White Sands Missile Range is a National Asset, critical for enabling National Security Modernization through Independent Development Testing, Operational Testing, and Evaluation. White Sands Missile Range provides unmatched infrastructure and capabilities to test, evaluate, and train emerging technologies in a Multi-Domain Operations environment. White Sands Missile Range will position itself to become a Center of Excellence for Space and Missile Testing and Evaluation, and will ensure timely information is provided to Senior Leaders enabling future force decisions.
Testing the Future, Changing the World
WSMR CONTACTS
Post Operator (Weekdays 7 a.m. - Midnight)
575-678-2121
Watch Officer (After Hours and Weekends)
575-678-8999
Reception Center
575-678-5605/1302/1099
Caravan Park
575-678-1713
Museum
575-678-3358
OTHER CONTACTS
WSMR Air Force OPS Center - Holloman AFB
575-572-7575
WSMR Navy Detachment - Duty Officer 575-993-6509
Aerospace Data Facility-Southwest (ADF-SW)
575-528-1084
Quick Facts About WSMR
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 $5.3 million daily, and $1.9 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 5,000 civilian employees, 350 servicemembers from the Army (~ 230), Air Force (~110) and Navy (~20), 930 housing residents (374 housing units available) and 300 elementary and middle school students.