Just got your orders and you’re moving to Kirtland AFB? Here’s your guide to making your move a lot easier! Kirtland East is home to the 377th Air Base Wing, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Sandia National Laboratories, Department of Energy, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Air Force Safety Center and Air Force Inspection Agency. (photo source: Kirtland.af.mil)
Location
Kirtland AFB is easily accessible from most areas of Albuquerque via numerous base gates. There’s two 24-hour visitor gates. One is located at Gibson and Louisiana and the other at Truman and Gibson. The Wyoming gate (at Louisiana) is open from 0530 to 1900 on weekdays only. The Eubank Gate is open from 0500 to 2000 daily. The Carlisle gate is open from 0600 to 1800 weekdays. And the South Valley Gate is open from 0600 to 0830 and 1530 to 1730 weekdays only.
Housing
Four Hills, conveniently located by the Eubank gate, is comprised of single-family homes and townhomes. Four Hills includes the Four Hills Country Club and Golf Course.
No matter where you choose to live in the Southeast Heights, there is a convenient Kirtland base gate. Southeast Heights consists of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, and includes the new neighborhoods of Willow Wood and Volterra, featuring a large park, community center, school, and shopping.
Another option is the newly-developed Mesa Del Sol community. Mesa del Sol offers a wide diversity of homes, from town homes to custom homes, all of them richly-inspired by New Mexico’s classic architectural styles. With 3,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, Mesa del Sol serves up the best of New Mexico outdoor living. And it’s only fifteen minutes from Downtown Albuquerque!
Schools
Kirtland is serviced by Albuquerque Public Schools. Located on Kirtland AFB is Sandia Base Elementary School. Go Mustangs!
Non-public school options in Albuquerque include:
Veterans Memorial
Located off the Gibson Gate is the home of the New Mexico Veterans’ Memorial. This beautiful park, honoring those who have courageously served our nation, is showcased by the majestic Sandia Mountains in the distance.
KAFB Resources
You can receive relocation assistance from the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 505.846.6359 or visit Kirtland Air Force Base.
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