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In New Mexico, you have only three years from the time of your diagnosis to file a mesothelioma lawsuit. These lawsuits are complex and require the assistance of an experienced mesothelioma lawyer. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Alamogordo New Mexico Veterans & Mesothelioma
The Holloman Air Force Base is located six miles southwest of Alamogordo. It consists of more than 59,000 acres and includes the longest and fastest rocket sled test track, the Holloman High Speed Test Track. Construction for the base was commenced on February 6, 1942. The 49th Wing at the Holloman Air Force Base supports national security goals by deploying troops around the globe. It trains General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper pilots and F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots. It provides combat-ready Airmen and delivers medical support and resources to troops around the world. It served a significant role in World War II. It currently supports the White Sands Missile Range and hosts the German Air Force Flying Training Center.
White Sands Missile Ranges is a testing area that comprises nearly 3,200 square miles. It was built in 1948 and is still active. The White Sands Proving Group was established to test German and American long-range rockets in 1945. It was the site of the first atomic bomb test.
Both the Holloman Air Force Base and the White Sands Missile Range are on Alamogordo’s list of possible sites where employees or others were exposed to asbestos. This material was commonly used in various military applications, including as insulation in military buildings and for components in planes.
Veterans can receive treatment from the Alamogordo Community Based Outpatient Clinic. The clinic delivers primary care services to eligible veterans, including evaluations by doctors, blood draws, routine lab tests, EKGs and social work services.
Alamogordo New Mexico Asbestos Site Exposure List
If you worked at any of the following job sites in Alamogordo, New Mexico, you may have been exposed to dangerous levels of asbestos:
- Alamogordo Lambert Company
- Alamogordo Lumber Company
- Holloman Air Force Base
- R. Prestridge Lumber Company
- Merrill H. Fisher
- Southwest Lumber Company
- Texas Louisiana Power Company
- White Sands Missile Range
If you worked at any of these locations and were recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is important that you contact an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.
