Congresswoman Stansbury’s Statement on Holloman Air Force Base Receiving Afghan Refugees

ALBUQUERQUE—U.S. Representative Melanie Stansbury (N.M.-01) released the following statement after the Biden administration announced that Holloman Air Force Base is among the military installations that will be receiving Afghan refugees and their families:

“I am proud that New Mexico and our Service Members are playing a vital role in helping to evacuate Americans and our Afghan Allies from Afghanistan,” said Representative Stansbury. “New Mexico has a rich multicultural heritage and history of welcoming those seeking refuge with open arms. I am grateful we can support those in need of help now. I join the country and the world in mourning the loss of the 13 Service Members and over 170 civilians in yesterday’s attack on Kabul and believe we must honor their memory by fulfilling their mission and helping everyone that we can. My office has been assisting with evacuation efforts for weeks and continues to stand ready to provide help and assistance to those in need.”