ISLETA PUEBLO, N.M. (KRQE) – More than 100 unexploded training ordnance dating back to World War II and the Cold War era were removed from Pueblo of Isleta land in October, Kirtland Air Force Base announced Thursday.
Airmen from the 377th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight partnered with the Pueblo of Isleta to identify and neutralize 115 military munitions discovered on tribal land that were once used as former military training areas.
“We truly appreciate the Air Force coming out here,” Isleta Pueblo Tribal Council Governor Eugene Jiron stated in a news release. “Seeing everyone working together shows we have a strong partnership with Kirtland. This cleanup matters to our community, we have families who graze cattle here and we allow hunting in these areas. Clearing old munitions helps keep them safe.”…