Moderate Risk ⚔ Military Installation  ·  New Mexico

Cannon Air Force Base NM

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  NEW MEXICO

6 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
⚔ Military Installation
Primary Risk Radius
25
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
50
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score6 / 10   Moderate
Facility Type⚔ Military Installation
Operator / BranchUS Air Force
Host CountyCurry County NM
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius25 miles
Secondary Risk Radius50 miles

// Strategic Significance

Cannon AFB is home to Air Force Special Operations Command conducting special operations missions globally with AC-130 gunships MC-130 special operations aircraft and CV-22 Osprey tiltrotors. It is a key SOCOM installation on the eastern New Mexico plains.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Clovis NM with 40,000 residents is adjacent. Tornado risk on the Llano Estacado and dust storms from the Chihuahuan Desert are primary natural hazards.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

US-60, US-70, New Mexico Route 18. Curry County Emergency Management coordinates with base officials.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone