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White Sands Missile Range is the premier military test range in America, earning its title as “Birthplace of America’s Missile and Space Activity.” Comprised of 3,200 squares miles White Sands Missile Range supports the Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as commercial and international users while conducting more than 3,000 tests annually.
The WSMR Installation will conduct Safety Stand Downs on 5, 6, and 7 May 2025; all Military and Government Civilian personnel will attend on one of the three days.
AnnouncementsRoadblock 13 June 2025 12 Jun 2025 11:45 Range Control has the following blocks affecting area highways on the following day:
Friday, 13 June 2025:
Highway 70 is scheduled to be blocked one time at 6:20 AM for approximately one hour, lifting around 7:20 AM. This block will be located at BLUE Block (2 miles east of the access road - Mile Marker 172) and YELLOW Block (White Sands National Park /Mile Marker 200). San Augustin Pass and LC Gate are NOT affected; however, Nike Avenue will be affected by this block.
Be advised all blocks are subject to change without notice.
Should these times change, this office will provide additional information as needed.
Roadblock Thursday, 05 June 2025 03 Jun 2025 14:36 Range Control has the following blocks affecting area highways on the following day:
Thursday, 05 June 2025:
Highway 70 is scheduled to be blocked one time at 5:20 AM for approximately one hour, lifting around 6:20 AM. This block will be located at BLUE Block (2 miles east of the access road - Mile Marker 172) and YELLOW Block (White Sands National Park /mile marker 200). San Augustin Pass and LC Gate are NOT affected; however, Nike Avenue will be affected by this block. be advised all blocks are subject to change without notice. Should these times change, this office will provide additional information as needed.
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RANGE CONTROL
White Sands Missile Range, NM
Comm: (575)678-2222
DSN: 258-2222
Roadblock Wednesday, 28 May 2025 23 May 2025 12:59 Range Control has the following blocks affecting area highways on the
following day:
Wednesday, 28 May 2025:
Highway 70 is scheduled to be blocked once at 06:10am and will last
approximately one hour lifting around 07:10 AM. This block will be located
at 'Red Block' (top of San Augustin Pass/Mile Marker 164) and at 'Yellow
Block' (near the WSNP/Mile Marker 200). The Las Cruces Gate, Owen Road, and
Nike Avenue will also be affected. Be advised all blocks are subject to
change without notice. Should these times change, this office will provide
additional information as needed.
RANGE CONTROL
White Sands Missile Range, NM
Comm: (575)678-2222
DSN: 258-2222
Highway 70 Block Tuesday, 20 May 2025 19 May 2025 15:30 Range Control has the following blocks affecting area highways on the following day:
Tuesday, 20 May 2025:
Highway 70 is scheduled to be blocked once at 06:10am and will last approximately one hour lifting around 07:10 AM. This block will be located at 'Red Block' (top of San Augustin Pass/Mile Marker 164) and at 'Yellow Block' (near the WSNP/Mile Marker 200). The Las Cruces Gate, Owen Road, and Nike Avenue will also be affected. Be advised all blocks are subject to change without notice. Should these times change, this office will provide additional information as needed.
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RANGE CONTROL
White Sands Missile Range, NM
Comm: (575)678-2222
DSN: 258-2222
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Mission
White Sands Missile Range provides America's Armed Forces, allies, partners, and defense technology innovators with the world's premiere research, development, test, evaluation, experimentation, and training facilities to ensure our nation's defense readiness.
Vision
A People First team of professionals operating the premier test, evaluation, and training range that delivers superior customer focused support and products, while simultaneously providing a high quality of life for our service members, civilians, and families.
Priorities
PEOPLE
Quality of Life
Leader and Professional Development
Customer Focus and Service
MODERNIZATION
Supporting the Army in MDO
Investing in Cutting Edge Test and Evaluation
Technology
Quick Facts About White Sands Missile Range
Tests– White Sands Missile Range supports the Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as commercial and international users on a reimbursable basis. More than 42,000 tests have been conducted at White Sands Missile Range the past 76 years. About 9 tests are conducted daily, and more than 3,000 annually.
Economic Impact – White Sands Missile Range produces an estimated economic impact of $10.3 million daily, and $3.7 billion annually in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County and the surrounding borderland region. On average, military spending accounts for 30 percent of wages in Southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.
Demographics– White Sands Missile Range has approximately 6,000+ civilian employees, 350 servicemembers from the Army (~ 230), Air Force (~110) and Navy (~20), 950 housing residents (374 housing units available) and 300 elementary and middle school students.
