EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it is planning to construct more than a mile of new border barrier near Mount Cristo Rey in Doña Ana County.
CBP said is seeking input on the project’s potential impacts to the environment, culture, quality of life and commerce of the area.
The proposed border barrier would be 1.32 miles and would be south of Mount Cristo Rey, CBP said.
CBP will accept comments and information until Thursday, July 3.
“Helpful comments are fact-based, include links to data or research, and provide specific information concerning potential impacts. If you are providing a comment about a specific area, please specify that in your comment,” CBP said.
Comments can be emailed to CBP at ElPasoComments@cbp.dhs.gov.
Respondents should include “El Paso Sector Border Barrier Construction” in the subject of their email. Comments will become part of the public record, CBP said.
Comments may also be submitted to CBP by calling (833) 412-2056 or by mailing the following address:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters
Program Management Office Directorate
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. 6.5E Mail Stop 1039
Washington, DC 20229-1100
ATTN: Michelle Barnes
The City of Sunland Park issued the following statement:
“The City of Sunland Park is aware of the proposed border barrier construction project south of Mount Cristo Rey. At this time, we are reviewing the information released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and evaluating potential impacts on our community. We encourage residents to participate in the public comment process open through July 3, 2025, to ensure all voices are heard.”
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