Environmental Assessment for the Construction and Operation of the Westside Shoppette/Gas Station at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico

Abstract : AAFES proposes to construct and operate a new shoppette/gas station for use by authorized patrons at Kirtland Air Force Base (Kirtland AFB), Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The preferred site (Alternative 3) for the Proposed Action would involve the construction of the proposed facility in a location that complies with the Kirtland AFB General Plan (Kirtland AFB 2002). The existing AAFES shoppette is outdated and is unable to meet customer demand and convenience. In addition, the existing facility cannot be updated to meet current code. The construction of the new facilities would enhance customer services on the Base and would provide AAFES and the Kirtland AFB Morale, Welfare, and Recreation program with additional revenue. Under the No Action Alternative, AAFES would not construct the new facilities and Kirtland AFB patrons would continue to utilize outdated facilities that have exceeded their useful life and are presently unable to meet customer demand. This Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluates the Preferred Alternative and the No Action Alternative. Resources evaluated in this EA include: traffic; visual resources/aesthetics; topography geology and soils; air quality; biological resources; cultural resources; water resources; hazardous materials and waste; socioeconomics; environmental justice; and protection of children. No significant impacts would result from the implementation of the Proposed Action or the No Action Alternative.