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Press release: Bingaman says president's budget proposal invests in NM. military bases

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said he believes President Obama’s budget proposal for next year makes the right investments in New Mexico’s military installations. The president today unveiled his 2011 budget, which... Full story

Cannon late-night dance open to personnel, surrounding community

By Argen Duncan: Freedom New Mexico

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Building community and dancing all night — people age 21 and older can do both in tonight’s Late Nighter at The Landing at Cannon Air Force Base. The dance is open to Cannon personnel and the surrounding community. It includes free... Full story

Local builders say lot prices hurt affordability

By Jenna DeWitt: CNJ staff writer

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Local builders say lot prices, material costs and taxes are some of the reasons their homes have to sell at prices higher than Cannon Air Force officials say new personnel can afford. Col. Steven Kimball say the typical military family considers a... Full story

Cannon airman remembers slain father

Freedom New Mexico

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A Cannon airman led a jammed funeral service for his father earlier this week, slain in an East Oakland, Calif., robbery. Bounhom Manyvong, 59, was a security guard at an Auto Zone store. He was shot and killed Dec. 19. Tuesday, about 300 people... Full story

Year in review: Cannon sees growth, new commander

By Argen Duncan: Freedom New Mexico

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Cannon Air Force Base saw a year of continued growth in 2009, with the arrival of a new commander, new squadrons, new aircraft and extensive construction and renovation. Personnel surpassed 4,000 and continues to grow. Here are three highlights... Full story

2010 BAH rates released

Freedom New Mexico: Argen Duncan and Jenna Zamie

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The U.S. Department of Defense released the 2010 military Basic Allowance for Housing rates online Wednesday. Rates are different for each pay grade and base. At Cannon Air Force Base, most personnel are receiving an increase of less than 5... Full story

Local officials laud land gift for Melrose bombing range expansion

By Thomas Garcia: Freedom New Mexico

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News that the Melrose Bombing Range is a go for expansion was hailed Tuesday by local officials as a positive for Cannon Air Force Base and eastern New Mexico. Gov. Bill Richardson announced a waiver from Defense officials late Monday which... Full story

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