Newcomers
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE
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Welcome to New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment! We are happy to have you on Team WSMR! We’ve gathered information and resources to make your transition to WSMR something to get excited about, and to make your move as smooth as possible. Our Newcomers Orientation is held in person, from 0800-1300 at Army Community Service, located at Bldg. 250 Rock Island Ave. Orientation also consists of a bus tour of the installation. Please click the RSVP link below to sign up, we are excited to meet you!
WSMR RELOCATION READINESS PROGRAM
Newcomers Welcome Briefing 0800-1300
Army Community Service, Bldg. 250 Rock Island Ave.
(575) 678-6767
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POC’s: Toney Price/Maria Pangborn
toney.a.price.civ@army.mil * maria.e.pangborn2.civ@army.mil
- For all Military, Civilian Employees, Contractors, and their Spouses
- Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. *December Newcomers will be the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
To RSVP, visit: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/ATEC-WSMR-PRG/SitePages/ACS/NewcomerOrientation.aspx
2025 Schedule *Dates subject to change
- JAN 15
- FEB 19
- MAR 12
- APR 23
- MAY 21
- JUN 18
- JUL 16
- AUG 20
- SEP 17
- OCT 15
- NOV 19
- DEC 10
ACS Mission Statement: The mission of ACS is to facilitate the commander’s ability to provide comprehensive, standardized, coordinated, and responsive services that support Service Members, Department of Defense Civilians, and Families regardless of geographical location. Maximize technology and resources, eliminate duplication in service delivery, and measure service effectiveness.
ACS Programs and Services: From Family readiness to financial health—and much more— Army Community Service (ACS) delivers programs tailored to your needs. We help maintain community readiness and resiliency through a wide range of educational opportunities, special events, individualized counseling services, and other offerings. We help Soldiers from their first assignments all the way to separation or retirement, as well as Families, veterans, wounded warriors, survivors, and retirees. ACS supports the entire Army community.
ACS Programs:
- Information & Referral
- Relocation Readiness
- Employment Readiness
- Financial Readiness
- Army Emergency Relief (AER)
- Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
- Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
- Army Volunteer Corp
- Army Family Team Building
- Army Family Action Plan
- Mobilization & Deployment
ACS Staff:
- Amanda Carreras, ACS Chief/FAPM, (575) 678-1502
- Maria Pangborn, Army Volunteer Coordinator/ACS Multi-Functional Specialist (575) 678-2889
- Toney Price, Relocation Program Manager/ACS Multi-Functional Specialist, (575) 678-1337
- ACS Main Line: (575) 678-6767
- 24/7 Victim Advocate Hotline: (575) 993-7413
ACS Location & Hours of Operation:
Bldg. 250 Rock Island Ave.
Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30, closed weekends and federal holidays
Community Resources
Army Community Service
(575) 678-6767
Housing Office
(575) 674-2463/2692
White Sands Homes (Balfour Beatty)
(575) 678-2951
IHG Lodging
(575) 288-3220
Visitor Center
(575) 678-1099/5605
Las Cruces Gate
(575) 678-3180
El Paso Gate
(575) 678- 4132
McAfee US Army Health Clinic
(575) 674-3500
Military Personnel Division (MPD)
(575) 678-7645
Child & Youth Services Parent Central
(575) 678-5670
School Liaison Office
(575) 678-2708
MWR Dining Facilities:
Frontier Club (575) 678-2055
Roadrunner Lanes (575) 678-3465
Post Theatre
*FREE MOVIES*