NM bases get $284m in Obama budget plan

WASHINGTON (KRQE) - The White House on Monday released a plan for the 2011 federal budget, which includes $284 million for New Mexico military installations.

President Obama's plan is a blueprint for Congress to follow to create the actual federal budget.

Under the plan, Cannon Air Force Base receives more than $150 million, by far the highest amount of any New Mexico military installation, according to figures released by Sen. Jeff Bingaman's office. The complete breakdown is below.

The money for the Clovis-area base includes nearly $76.6 million for facilities relating to MC-130J operations, including a simulator facility and aircraft parking facilities.

Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo receives nearly $38 million under the plan for maintenance hangars.

Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque receives $24.4 million for several facilities, including $14.1 million for a fuel system maintenance facility for MC-130 aircraft.

White Sands Missile Range receives $51.9 million for barracks and health and dental facilities.

Meanwhile, the Army National Guard receives $8.5 million for a readiness center in Farmington, and the Army Reserves are receiving $11.4 million for an Army Reserve Center in Las Cruces.

The breakdown, according to Sen. Jeff Bingaman's office:

Cannon Air Force Base

• $14 million for 96-room dormitory
• $20 million for Squadron Ops Facility
• $13.287 million to Add/Alter Simulator Facility for MC-130J
• $26 million for C-130 Parking Apron Phase I
• $12.636 million for Aircraft Parking Apron (MC-130J)
• $24.622 million for Hanger/AMU (MC-130J)
• $39.674 million for Operations and Training Complex

Holloman Air Force Base

• $15.47 million to Add/Alter Maintenance Hanger
• $22.5 million for Maintenance Hangar

Kirtland Air Force Base

• $3.8 million for Aerial Delivery Facility Addition
• $6.46 million for Armament Shop
• $14.142 million for HC/MC-130 Fuel System Maintenance Facility

White Sands Missile Range

• $29 million for barracks
• $22.9 million for TRICARE Health and Dental Clinics

Army National Guard

• $8.5 million for Readiness Center in Farmington

Army Reserves

• $11.4 million for Army Reserve Center/Land in Las Cruces