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Military bases in New Mexico: installations, personnel and BAH
The major military installations in New Mexico in our directory, with 2026 housing allowance and Defense Manpower Data Center personnel counts by branch.
Data vintage: DMDC personnel as of August 31, 2026 (compared with September 30, 2025); BAH effective January 1, 2026; HUD FY2026 fair market rents. Last checked 2026-10-27 by The CompareTheData team.
Data: DMDC, DTMO and HUD. Jump to sources · Methodology
Key takeaways
- New Mexico hosts 13,801 active-duty members, the 21st most of any state, plus 4,111 Guard and reserve members and 5,700 DoD civilians (August 31, 2026).
- The Air Force is the largest branch here (13,047 active duty, 95% of the state's total).
- Active-duty personnel changed by +194 (+1.4%) since September 30, 2025.
- Among the 3 bases in our directory here, 2026 BAH for an E-5 with dependents ranges from $1,365 at Cannon Air Force Base to $2,211 at Kirtland Air Force Base.
Military bases in New Mexico
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| Base | Branch | Nearest city | BAH E-5 with dependents | BAH E-5 without | BAH O-3 with dependents | HUD fair market rent, 2BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannon Air Force Base | Air Force | Clovis | $1,365 | $1,107 | $1,875 | $1,098 |
| Holloman Air Force Base | Air Force | Alamogordo | $1,590 | $1,197 | $1,905 | $973 |
| Kirtland Air Force Base | Air Force | Albuquerque | $2,211 | $1,689 | $2,397 | $1,464 |
Active-duty personnel in New Mexico by branch
| Branch | Active duty | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 13,047 | 94.5% |
| Army | 381 | 2.8% |
| Space Force | 187 | 1.4% |
| Marine Corps | 132 | 1.0% |
| Navy | 49 | 0.4% |
| Coast Guard | 5 | 0.0% |
How to read these numbers
- The base list covers major installations we profile, not every DoD site in New Mexico.
- Personnel counts are statewide and include members at sites not listed here.
Common questions
How many military bases are in New Mexico?
Our directory covers 3 major installations in New Mexico: Cannon Air Force Base, Holloman Air Force Base, Kirtland Air Force Base. Official DoD inventories also list smaller sites, reserve centers and Guard facilities.
How many active-duty military are in New Mexico?
13,801 as of August 31, 2026 (DMDC), ranking 21 of 50 states and D.C.
Which branch has the most members in New Mexico?
The Air Force, with 13,047 active-duty members. Next is the Army (381).
What is BAH in New Mexico in 2026?
For an E-5 with dependents, from $1,365 to $2,211 a month at the bases listed here. See all 2026 BAH rates.
Related
Sources
- DMDC, Military and Civilian Personnel by Service and Location (by state), August 2026 and September 2025. as of August 31, 2026; prior September 30, 2025.
- Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rates (ASCII file, all locations and pay grades). effective January 1, 2026.
- HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026.