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White Sands Missile Range - Testing the Future, Changing the World


 Due to a lapse in appropriations, the IMCOM Enterprise Web sites will only be updated with life, health, and safety information until further notice.
The official website for White Sands Missile Range

This is the official website for White Sands Missile Range 

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.

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Supporting Our WSMR Community During the Government Shutdown
Supporting Our WSMR Community During the Government Shutdown
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The 80th Anniversary Trinity Test Observance and Open House is cancelled
The 80th Anniversary Trinity Test Observance and Open House scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, is cancelled.
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Blood Drive set for Sept. 24 at WSMR
McAfee U.S. Army Health Clinic is hosting a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in the North parking lot of the Army Community Service Building #250 on Rock Island Ave. and Dyer Street.
WSMR CORE News

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Tuesday September 30, 2025

This article is part of a series that will delve into the history of the Trinity Site Test, which marked its 80th anniversary on July 16, 2025, and the...

Trinity Site 80th Anniversary Commemoration: The Test

Monday September 29, 2025

White Sands Missile Range is leading the way with its annual SHARP training modules led by Angel (G-Mac) Gutierrez-Macias, the Installation Sexual Assau...

WSMR SHARP Training Leading the Way

Wednesday September 24, 2025

This article is part of a series that will delve into the history of the Trinity Site Test, which marked its 80th anniversary on July 16, 2025, and the...

WSMR 80th Anniversary Commemoration: Air Defense at WSMR

Announcements The 80th Anniversary Trinity Test Observance and Open House is cancelled.
10 Oct 2025 09:04
The 80th Anniversary Trinity Test Observance and Open House scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, is cancelled.


Furlough
01 Oct 2025 09:31
There is a lapse of appropriations and there will be limited updates.
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Range Control has roadblocks affecting Highway 70 and Highway 380 for Friday, Sept. 26, 2025
25 Sep 2025 11:28
Range Control has roadblocks affecting Highway 70 and Highway 380 for: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 Highway 70 and Highway 380 are scheduled to be blocked: Highway 380 block times are 6:20 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. Each block will last approximately one hour each at Gold block and Silver block. For Highway 70 block times are 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Blocks will last one hour and are at San Augustin Pass, and White Sands National Park. Las Cruces Gate, Owen Road and Nike Avenue will also be affected. Be advised all blocks are subject to change without notice.


Wednesday, September 24th 2025 Roadblock
23 Sep 2025 11:45
Range Control has roadblocks affecting Highway 70 and Highway 380 for: Wednesday, September 24th 2025, Highway 70 and Highway 380 are scheduled to be blocked: First block for Highway 380 will set at 6:20am and the second block will set at 7:50am. Each block will last approximately one hour each. Blocks will be at Gold block which is located at MM3 and Silver block which is located at MM49. For Highway 70, the first block will set at 6:30 am and the second block will set at 8:00am. Each block will last approximately one hour each. These blocks will be located at Red block, top of San Augustin Pass, MM 164 and at Yellow block, located at the White Sands National Park, MM 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


Public Message in Support of Training Exercise on Sept. 17, 2025
17 Sep 2025 07:26
EXERCISE / EXERCISE / EXERCISE White Sands Test Center and U.S. Army Garrison – White Sands will conduct a training exercise in the vicinity of the El Paso Gate today from 0700 – 1400 hrs. This exercise will involve Department of Emergency Services Fire and Police and McAfee Health Clinic assets. Training equipment such as smoke generators may be used. The El Paso Gate will remain open during the conduct of this exercise. Please use caution if you drive through this area.


Public Message in Support of Training Exercise on Sept. 17, 2025
16 Sep 2025 14:49
EXERCISE / EXERCISE / EXERCISE White Sands Test Center and U.S. Army Garrison – White Sands Missile Range will conduct a training exercise in the vicinity of the El Paso Gate on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This exercise will involve Department of Emergency Services Fire and Police and McAfee Health Clinic assets. Training equipment such as smoke generators may be used. The El Paso Gate will remain open during the conduct of this exercise. Please use caution if you drive through this area. The URL link is optional


Public Message in Support of Training Exercise on Sept. 17, 2025
15 Sep 2025 09:44
EXERCISE / EXERCISE / EXERCISE White Sands Test Center and U.S. Army Garrison – White Sands Missile Range will conduct a training exercise in the vicinity of the El Paso Gate on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This exercise will involve Department of Emergency Services Fire and Police and McAfee Health Clinic assets. Training equipment such as smoke generators may be used. The El Paso Gate will remain open during the conduct of this exercise. Please use caution if you drive through this area.


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575-678-2222

Watch Officer (After Hours and Weekends)
575-678-8999

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575-678-5605

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575-678-5739

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575-678-1713

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575-678-3358

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575-572-7575

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575-993-6509

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575-528-1084

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575-993-0965

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.

 

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