Kirtland Air Force Base is preparing to release its latest economic impact report on August 13. The report will outline the ongoing contributions of the Kirtland National Security Complex to the Albuquerque area and the wider New Mexico economy.
Scheduled speakers for the event include Sandia National Labs Director Laura McGill and Kirtland Air Force Base Commander Col. Justin Secrest.
The event is set to take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors, located at 1635 University Blvd. NE. Those interested in attending are invited to RSVP online.
The base, which has been operating since 1942, continues to play a significant role in driving economic activity in the region.