1. Influencing events, which will enhance current missions or new missions to Kirtland Air Force Base by working with and through the US Air Force, Department of Defense and Department of Energy Chains of Command and elected political officials in New Mexico and in Washington, D.C.

2. Being acutely aware of events and actions which might adversely affect those missions and being prepared to oppose them, again asking for cooperation and help from officials as needed.

3. Increasing awareness within the citizenry of the importance of Kirtland to the economy of the City of Albuquerque and the State of New Mexico.

4. Being available to assist the local commanders with problems they might have, while understanding the sensitivity of their positions as military commanders vis-à-vis our efforts.

5. Encouraging and if necessary, organizing ways for individual citizens to become involved and knowledgeable about Kirtland Air Force Base.

6. Such other purposes as are set forth in the Articles of Incorporation and which are consistent with the status of the corporation under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the New Mexico Not-for-Profit Corporation Act.

The members and affiliates of the KPC include community leaders and active citizens in the Albuquerque and New Mexico community chosen from various professions and businesses, and includes elected officials as ex officio members.

The Kirtland Partnership Committee mission is to keep Kirtland Air Force Base—a vital, unique and recognized national resource—an active and viable part of America's defense structure.