Drought Stricken New Mexico Exposes a Border Wall's Dark Side The controversy over border wall construction in drought stricken New Mexico has brought to light a long overlooked consequence: the reckless exploitation of local water resources.
At the heart of this issue is the Trump administration's decision to drill wells on federal land, threatening the livelihoods of ranchers struggling with severe drought conditions.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently ordered contractors to stop drilling new wells in New Mexico, a welcome step towards addressing concerns from local ranchers.