SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Borderland is getting approximately eight and a half new miles of border wall. Santa Teresa in particular is slated to get a “Secondary Wall.” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued three new waivers for border wall construction from New Mexico to Arizona.
Santa Teresa is expected to get about seven new miles as part of the “Santa Teresa Secondary Wall Project,” while Anapra will get about 1.3 new miles, and the Port of Entry Gate will get about 0.2 new miles.
Noem’s office says these projects will close critical gaps in the border wall and enhance border security operations in the Borderland…