Wind gusts of 30+ mph along with afternoon and evening blowing dust, could reduce visibility. Live Weather Cameras Weather MapsCrash shuts down NM 136 northbound near milepost 5 in Santa Teresaby Staff (KFOX14/CBS4) — A crash on NM 136 Northbound in Santa Teresa has been reported According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation the crash caused a semi-trailer to roll over The driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries The contents of what was inside the semi-trailer are unknown The cause of the crash is still being investigated Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox by Julia Spencer (KFOX14/CBS4) — Tensions are escalating at the U.S.-Mexico border as the United States begins enforcing a new military restriction zone This development follows a recent visit by U.S Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to the area Reports by Reutors indicate that earlier this week the first group of migrants was detained after allegedly crossing the border wall onto restricted land RELATED:Defense Secretary Hegseth tours border as controversies mount in Washington 28 migrants were detained on Monday for allegedly crossing illegally onto newly designated military property in New Mexico "They know we mean business," said Hegseth during his visit to the Southern Border last week "But they weren't counting on a national defense area They weren't counting on effectively a military base along the border where our U.S troops are now defending our border." Hegseth emphasized the government's plan to enforce the new rules during his visit to Santa Teresa troops and border patrol working together," he said The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico has expressed awareness of the charges filed against the group of migrants "So this week is the first time that we're seeing this restricted area be put into operation And so it remains to be seen kind of the full extent to which the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security are pursuing folks through federal criminal charges who enter into this area." "From the charges that have been brought against at least 28 people at this time in federal court in Las Cruces is that folks are being charged essentially with trespassing just as you and I couldn't walk into any military base anywhere in the country without permission." The ACLU has raised serious legal and moral concerns regarding the move "We see the government flexing their power And we're concerned about the risk that this poses to everyone in our border communities," Sheff said was unavailable to comment on how his office plans to prosecute those accused of trespassing onto the designated military property Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox Measuring tapes discoveredSacristía del real Spain’s National Heritage team has uncovered precious textile relics of St Teresa of Ávila in the Royal Palace of Madrid The discovery includes 12 measuring tapes corresponding to the saint’s height and a fine linen shroud that once covered her body — an intimate link to one of the most beloved mystics of the Catholic tradition The discovery comes just as a team of researchers is already in the midst of an in-depth study into Teresa's remains The Heritage team did not reveal the measurements found on the tapes but the study of Teresa's remains found that the probable height of St Teresa was 156.8 centimeters -- almost 5'2" These textile relics were found during an ongoing study of the burial garments worn by Teresa of Ávila, also known as Santa Teresa de Jesús the collection was accompanied by a dated letter signed by two senior figures of the Discalced Carmelite Order: Nicolás de Jesús María and Francisco de San Antonio As explained by Roberto Jiménez for Salamanca al Día the letter describes the relics as a gift to King Ferdinand VI — a gesture that speaks volumes about the close ties between the Spanish crown and the Carmelite order According to head conservator Pilar Benito the preservation of both the textiles and accompanying documents is exceptional We’re beginning the restoration process to make them safely visible to the public,” she shared The relics offer more than historical insight — they also serve as material witnesses to a profound spiritual legacy Catholic tradition classifies relics into three degrees each reflecting a different level of connection to a saint First-class relics are parts of a saint’s body These are held in special veneration because they are physically part of the holy person Second-class relics are items the saint personally used — clothing Third-class relics are objects that have touched a first- or second-class relic such as pieces of cloth touched to a saint’s tomb These are often distributed to the faithful as devotional items especially if created or preserved with devotional intent Relics, though sometimes misunderstood, are not worshiped. Instead, they serve as tangible links to the communion of saints — a belief affirmed by the Catechism of the Catholic Church which teaches that “the communion of saints is the Church” (CCC 946) the faithful connect with the lives and virtues of holy men and women who came before them drawing inspiration for their own spiritual journey The significance of these items lies not only in their age but in the spiritual intimacy they offer remains a towering figure in Catholic spirituality Her writings on prayer and inner transformation continue to influence seekers of all faiths as plans emerge for public display and continued research these humble fabrics — once hidden away — invite new generations to rediscover the legacy of a woman who dared to reform a Church Articles like these are sponsored free for every Catholic through the support of generous readers just like you Please make a tax-deductible donation today Help us continue to bring the Gospel to people everywhere through uplifting Catholic news Editor's note: This story was updated with new information Austin-based BorderPlex Digital Assets plans to spend more than $5 billion and create 1,000 jobs in Santa Teresa in the next 10 years by building a campus to house data centers Michelle Lujan Grisham announced in Santa Fe Construction of the campus is scheduled to begin this year It won't be located in one of Santa Teresa's four industrial parks but will be a stand-alone campus located near Pete Domenici Highway or New Mexico Highway 136 “This groundbreaking partnership (between New Mexico and the company) further cements our reputation as a national leader in advanced manufacturing and global trade,” Lujan Grisham said in a statement New Mexico has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the company Company officials are in discussions with state and Dona Ana County agencies about getting various incentives to help finance the campus and provide job training El Paso Electric played a critical role in plans for the campus and has agreed with BorderPlex to power it More: Proposed Facebook data center won't guzzle water, but needs lots of power, officials say BorderPlex Digital was founded in 2022 to develop Digital Infrastructure Campuses around the United States an Austin-based team of former tech company founders and executives investing in AI (artificial intelligence)-enabled workflow companies since 2015 according to information on the BorderPlex and BuildGroup websites Santa Teresa was chosen for the first campus because it's "a crucial nexus point for trade and technology with our country’s number one trading partner Mexico," Napier said in an email to the El Paso Times The logistics hub, located near El Paso's western edge, is connected to Mexico via the Santa Teresa port of entry. Taiwan-based Foxconn has a huge computer manufacturing campus in Mexico near the port The proposed campus will be “an integrated hub and computing infrastructure in a single location,” Napier reported This "first-of-its-kind approach (is) to invest in infrastructure-as-a-service" to recruit companies involved in advanced manufacturing and data center operations to locate there It's projected to create 1,000 jobs in construction More: Huge Santa Teresa development aims to fill workforce housing shortage The company projects spending $5 billion in construction plus "$1.5 billion per year in IT equipment purchases to boost municipal tax revenue and $230 million per year in manufacturing equipment purchases to sustain long-term growth," Napier reported The proposed campus "is precisely the type of development we've been working to attract (to Santa Teresa) — one that leverages innovation to strengthen our position as a key player in global trade," Davin Lopez chief executive officer of the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance an economic development organization based in Las Cruces said in a statement provided by the New Mexico governor's office The project is "a game-changer for Santa Teresa," Lopez said Vic Kolenc may be reached at 915-546-6421; vkolenc@elpasotimes.com; @vickolenc on Twitter More: Final route picked for Border Connector Highway from Santa Teresa to Sunland Park, NM Weather Maps RadarTwo service members killed one seriously injured in Santa Teresa vehicle accidentby Renne Estrada (KFOX14/CBS4) — A vehicle accident near Santa Teresa resulted in the death of two service members three service members deployed in support of Joint Task Force Southern Border were involved in a vehicle accident around 8:50 a.m Two service members were killed while one remains in serious condition at a local medical facility Representative Gabe Vasquez issued a statement in response to the accident “I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two service members today near Santa Teresa and fellow service members during this difficult time With the recent deployments to and the new mission at the Southern border we must fully review the circumstances surrounding this incident We owe it to them—and all who serve—to ensure their safety is never compromised.” The names of the two deceased service members have not yet been released The cause of the accident is currently under investigation RECOMMENDED: Measles case reported in Doña Ana County Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox. Live Weather Cameras Weather MapsMarines identified in deadly Santa Teresa crash during border operationsby Renne Estrada (KFOX14/CBS4) — The individuals killed in a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa on Tuesday the two Marines who were killed while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations are: was a combat engineer with the First Combat Engineer Battalion He enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024 was a combat engineer with First Combat Engineer Battalion He enlisted in May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal in August 2024 Another Marine with the first Combat Engineer Battalion remains in critical condition and is being treated for their injuries The three Marines were transported to University Medical Hospital where Aguilar and Gamino were pronounced dead Gamino is deeply felt by all of us," said U.S the commanding officer for 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and Task Force Sapper "I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families are fully supported during this difficult time.” The crash occurred during a convoy movement near Santa Teresa RECOMMENDED: Two service members killed, one seriously injured in Santa Teresa vehicle accident Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox. Weather Maps RadarCRRUA admits failure to test Sunland Park Santa Teresa water; promises transparencyby David Ibave (KFOX14/CBS4) — The troubled water utility company that services Sunland Park and Santa Teresa said it violated state orders when they failed to collect lead and copper samples in 2024 The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority took to social media on Friday to tell its customers about the "Notice of Violation" they received from the New Mexico Environment Department because they failed to take samples of tap water to test for lead and copper from July to December 2024 CRRUA admitted that due to a "misunderstanding" they did not take water samples during that period but added that they collected 49 lead and copper samples from January through June in 2024 it seems that those samples weren't enough according to NMED standards as CRRUA also pointed out they are required to take 60 samples every six months RECOMMENDED: Sunland Park residents frustrated as discolored water returns CRRUA said it will not start collecting the required samples and will post the results online as the utility claims it is committed to being transparent with the public CRRUA's response to the violation notice: CRRUA said the notice is not considered an emergency and no action is required from customers Weather Maps RadarUtility clarifies arsenic tests assures Santa Teresa water is safeby David Ibave (KFOX14/CBS4) — The troubled water utility company that services Sunland Park and Santa Teresa wants to clarify its latest arsenic test results the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) took to Facebook to let its customers know that the Notice of Violation letter they will receive in the mail regarding one of its treatment facilities failing the fourth quarter of 2024 arsenic test results is misleading the letter will show that its Santa Teresa Industrial Arsenic Treatment Facility had arsenic levels above the standard set by the Environmental Protection Agency adding that it's more about compliance rules and not reflecting the quality of the water CRRUA claims that according to tests made by New Mexico's Environment Department (NMED) the Santa Teresa Industrial Arsenic Treatment Facility was 6.0 parts per billion (ppb) RELATED:Attorneys rally Sunland Park community for legal action against CRRUA CRRUA said that it comes from the fact that NMED calculates the arsenic test results by averaging the previous four quarterly water samples And since that arsenic treatment facility failed the first quarter's test with 36 ppb of arsenic the Santa Teresa Industrial Arsenic Facility's running annual average is 13.25 ppb Below is the PDF document CRRUA posted on social media displaying a graph with Santa Teresa's arsenic test results over the year: CRRUA maintains that its water is below the arsenic maximum limit and it's safe to drink the average of its other arsenic treatment facilities is below the arsenic maximum level: Weather Maps RadarTwo rescued from Santa Teresa home as neighbors help battle fire before crews arriveby David Ibave (KFOX14/CBS4) — Two people were rescued after a home in Santa Teresa caught fire Friday afternoon According to the Sunland Park Fire Department they helped crews from Dona Ana Fire Rescue after a house on the 100 block of Feathermoon was in flames Sunland Park Fire said the flames were contained to the outside of the home RECOMMENDED: Officials confirm construction activity as source of loud booms in west El Paso No word if the two people rescued suffered any injuries Dona Ana Fire Marshal is still investigating what sparked the fire Witnesses described to KFOX14/CBS4 how neighbors jumped into action and sprayed water into the property while waiting for first responders arrived at the Santa Teresa Airport Friday to evaluate the military's role in supporting U.S The visit comes amid a rapid buildup of 9,200 U.S "I thought it was important for me to come out particularly with the focus over the past month with the executive orders coming out from the administration and our focus on the Southwest border," Brown said he has signed numerous executive orders aimed at curbing illegal immigration According to The New York Times a deportation hub is being developed at Fort Bliss with the capacity to hold up to 10,000 undocumented immigrants during deportation proceedings General Brown explained that his visit was to discuss the mission with Joint Task Force North "It's an opportunity for me to see firsthand at the same time be able to talk to some of our service members that are doing the mission and get some feedback from them but also thank them for the tremendous work that they do day in and day out in support of our national security," he said The additional military personnel are intended to relieve pressure on Border Patrol by handling tasks such as surveillance flights "So the border patrol agents can actually be out getting their mission done," Brown said He noted that the Pentagon has observed a decrease in illegal immigration since the Trump administration took office "The flow of migration is slowed down some the number of illegal aliens that they’re seeing has slowed down based on the additional capability but also the change in policy," he said General Brown emphasized that while the military is supporting Border Patrol and CBP they will not participate in patrols or raids RECOMMENDED:Over 600 people become U.S. citizens in El Paso ceremony Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox (505) 268-6500 Written by Parnall Law Firm reviewed by Aissa Le SANTA TERESA, NM – According to KRQE a wreck claimed the lives of two service members on New Mexico 9 near the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station Tuesday morning the service members were part of the Joint Task Force-Southern Border While no information regarding the circumstances has been released officials say the crash occurred at around 8:50 a.m First responders transported a total of three people to an area hospital and a third person is in critical condition Officials will release the deceased victims’ names once their next of kin are notified NM – Deputies were called to the scene of a hit-and-run collision at southbound Coors Boulevard Southwest and Blake Road Southwest Tuesday morning according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Dispatchers received calls concerning the incident at around 9:56 a.m the cause of the collision is under investigation and officials continue to search for the involved driver Deputies are on scene of a hit and run crash in the area of Coors and Blake — BCSO (Sheriff) NM (@BCSONM) April 15, 2025 Our news team will update this blog to reflect any significant developments at least one person was hurt in a crash at Central Avenue Northeast and Broadway Boulevard Northeast Wednesday morning The incident was reported to authorities around 6:20 a.m Officials have not provided more information APD is responding to a crash with injuries at Central/Broadway @abqfire — APD Traffic (@ABQTraffic) April 16, 2025 our news team will update this blog accordingly This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Bertrand Russell Parnall who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney Tell us about your accident and your injuries An injury lawyer from our team will call and provide you with a Free Evaluation of your Case Attorney Advertisement: Please note that use of this website or the email links do not create an attorney-client relationship You are not considered a client until you sign a retainer AND Parnall Law Firm The information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing formal legal advice This web site is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside of the state of New Mexico Disclaimer – Privacy – Site Map Two service members were killed and another is in serious condition following a vehicle accident earlier Tuesday in Santa Teresa -- Two service members were killed and another is in serious condition following a vehicle accident earlier Tuesday in Santa Teresa the United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) said in a statement "Three service members deployed in support of Joint Task Force Southern Border were involved in a vehicle accident," NORTHCOM said Tuesday's accident are the first fatalities associated with the United States military's mission along the border with Mexico that have been disclosed More than 10,000 active duty service members have been authorized for the border mission The cause of the accident is under investigation BorderReport UPDATE: EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Two service members were killed and a third seriously injured in a crash Tuesday morning in Santa Teresa Northern Command on behalf of Joint Task Force-Southern Border The three service members were deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of Joint Task Force-Southern Border According to a news released issued by U.S the three service members were involved in a crash about 8:50 a.m The names of the deceased will not be released until the next of kin is notified The injured service member remains in critical condition at a local hospital Northern Command announced the activation of Joint Task Force-Southern Border “to tactically synchronize Department of Defense (DOD) efforts to secure and seal the southern border.” EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Three people were injured in a crash Tuesday morning on N.M near the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office The Fire Department says they responded to the crash just before 10 a.m which is near the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station The Fire Department says three people were transported before they arrived at the scene The Sheriff’s Office says the three people were airlifted to a local hospital The crash is currently under investigation Highway 9 runs mostly along the U.S.-Mexico border from Santa Teresa Texas (ValleyCentral) — A Houston man has been indicted for allegedly distributing boots made of endangered sea turtle skin allegedly made the call to have sea turtle skin boots imported from Mexico and sent to … As congressional Democrats and Republicans brace for a looming federal budget fight border House members have kept busy filing a slew of bills in the past week The mission of BorderReport.com is to provide real-time delivery of the untold local stories about people living The information is gathered by experienced and trusted Nexstar Media Group journalists hired specifically to cover the border When it comes to on-the-water destinations it seems as though almost all places are overridden with tourists Located on the western Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica this lively town is the new trending destination for people all over the world who are looking to connect with nature and enjoy an active Santa Teresa is more than just its phenomenal waves Getting around Santa Teresa requires more than just walking, as the roads are mostly unpaved and the infrastructure for cars is minimal. Most visitors and locals rely on ATVs or motorcycles to get themselves around. Not to worry, there are numerous rental agencies spread around town, such as the highly recommended The Nature Adventure Tours These vehicles will come in handy to access the beaches and scale the hills into the jungle They are also an exciting way to explore the surroundings like taking a quick day trip to a waterfall or hiking spot One of the must-see drives here is the route to Playa Hermosa The road that leads to this beach offers views of the seaside all along the way and makes for an ideal introduction to the natural beauty that awaits There is no shortage of accommodation options in town from the beachfront hotels and secluded jungle villas to the world-class retreats There is a spot for every type of traveler both offering villas surrounded by the jungle Book Now For travelers looking to dive head first into the upscale wellness scene, the recently unveiled Our Habitas Santa Teresa is a can’t-miss retreat Featuring 34 private suites and 7 glamping tents it has a varied wellness program that includes daily yoga sessions Book Now It’s easy to see why Santa Teresa is considered a surfers’ paradise. Playa Santa Teresa and Playa Hermosa, two of the most popular beaches, have waves for surfers at any skill level. The waters there are known for their warm temperatures, consistent waves, and longboard-friendly conditions. Local surf schools, like Mahalo Surf Club offer lessons for all ages and skill levels and offer private or group lessons kiteboarding can be an equally adrenaline-boosting alternative kiteboarding in Santa Teresa is an amazing experience for those wanting adventure they serve creative vegetarian and vegan bites Between the gorgeous setting and the can’t-miss craft cocktails Santa Teresa is not just a hub for watersports; it’s bursting with an immersive It’s an amalgamation of people from all over the world Whether it’s experiencing the jaw-dropping sunsets on the beach the shared love for life there is unmistakable The cultural vibrancy and natural beauty of Santa Teresa creates an unforgettable experience that has something for every type of traveler Haute Living and hip-hop legend Fat Joe celebrate the launch of Sonrisa Rum at the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach IWC and Mercedes-AMG Petronas kicked off the 2025 Miami Grand Prix with a soiree featuring George Russell and the stars of the new F1 film Dionysus redefines NYC nightlife with Gen Z-led events blending culture Christian Dior Parfums ushered in a new era as it unveiled its second U.S flagship fragrance and beauty boutique at South Coast Plaza Miami’s elite gathered at The Moore to honor rap icon and entrepreneur Rick Ross the inaugural cover star of Haute Jets by Haute Living and Bacardi Reserva Ocho celebrated Emilio and Gloria Estefan at Five Miami Beach Receive Our Magazine Directly at Your Doorstep Embark on a journey of luxury and elegance with Haute Living magazine Subscribe now and have every issue conveniently delivered to your home Join Haute Black and unlock access to the world's most prestigious luxury events By: Andrew Nelson 5:30 am on October 9 Preliminary permits have been filed for a mix of suburban expansion and apartments on a swath of open land in Gilroy, Santa Clara County aims to construct nearly three thousand homes across nearly 270 acres which would single-handedly fulfill most of the city’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation obligation Carlsbad-based HomeFed Corporation is responsible for the application According to reports by the Gilroy Dispatch in September 2023 “Gilroy was determined to need 1,773 units over the next eight years and 519 above moderate (market rate) income units.” The South Gilroy master plan includes 2,313 market-rate dwellings and 583 units of affordable low-income housing HomeFed’s plans would satisfy the city’s RHNA obligations related to market-rate and low-income units This could still leave the city needing to support the construction of 669 very-low-income and 200 moderate-income apartments Construction is expected to yield over seven million square feet of floor area across 1,579 separate buildings while achieving an average density of 10.7 units per acre The development will be entirely residential with auto-centric site planning to accompany the parking capacity for at least 7,150 cars The affordable housing will be split between nine buildings five on the northern end and four structures on the lower half The apartments will be surrounded by the two-story and three-story attached townhomes KTGY is responsible for designing homes and townhomes Illustrations show the familiar range of aesthetics to wrap the low-slung homes and townhomes Orange County-based AO is designing the nine affordable housing structures with elevations showing an articulated podium-style complex wrapped with stucco South Gilroy single-family home style samples HomeFed Corporation is a 1988-founded real estate development company with properties across California and the East Coast. The firm is a subsidiary of Jefferies, a New York-based global investment and capital markets bank Planning consultancy is led by Ruggeri-Jensen-Azar a Bay Area-based company with offices in Gilroy Sheppard Mullin is representing the developers The project invokes Senate Bill 330 and the State Density Bonus program to achieve its residential capacity and potentially streamline the approval process The estimated cost and timeline for construction have yet to be shared The project team has yet to reply to a request for comment by YIMBY Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews While I understand that Gilroy is already a car-centric area with few mass transit or walkable options when you’re starting from a clean sheet how hard would it be to incorporate a small/medium grocery store perhaps centered along that entrance road from Santa Teresa Blvd That way people would at least have the option to walk over and buy a few things But I’m glad there’s housing going in and relatively dense for that area That is prime farmland with a gorgeous backdrop of mountains behind YIMBYs are flat out facilitating horrendous greenfield sprawl through their antics This is definitely NOT what most YIMBYS have in mind This is the same sprawl that’s always been built YIMBYS are looking for infill development in cities not tearing up prime farmland do please don’t put this on them The use of 330 is truly disgusting and is not what the legislation had in mind at all Historically that area floods during rainy season He’s been shamelessly carrying water for Big Development ever since he got here from South Jersey This 1980s-type SoCal sprawl development has no place up here Almost no cities in high demand have huge lots of land like this I really strongly wish California had the kind of urban growth boundaries laws that Oregon has California can achieve all its housing needs via infill it floods nearly every year in this area and often times closes hwy 101 “Open land” is not the correct description for agricultural land This plan will be disrupting the natural water shed for the creek and if this project is built creates a major flood hazard for its future residents (this could also impact their homeowners/renters insurance rates) The South Gilroy Project is not in the City of Gilroy Urban Service Area It is located in unincorporated Santa Clara County It will not count towards City of Gilroy’s RHNA because of this This is a SB 330 Builder’s Remedy application to Santa Clara County because they failed to have a State HCD Certified Housing Element 2023-2031 by January 31 LAFCO will not approve the annexation into the City of Gilroy right now because we have enough land available to build on in our current RHNA cycle 2023-2031 ga('send', 'event', ‘Robert ‘Becker, 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/desktop-ad.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sfyimbyadnews.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sf-yimby-dot-com-graphic.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY LLC A $150 million highway project that will provide a link from Santa Teresa to Sunland Park took another step toward construction hired by the state of New Mexico to study and engineer the 8.3 mile "Border Highway Connector" presented a completed environmental impact assessment in February as part of the public hearing process Construction is currently slated to begin in October 2025 Additional public information meetings are anticipated this summer the project would be completed by 2028 or 2029 The project is funded in part from federal grant funding from the Federal Highway Administration Program which requires an environmental assessment for a new corridor The New Mexico Department of Transportation received $79 million in federal grant funding toward the project to date The remaining funding from the state is currently working its way through the state legislature in House Bill 145 which recently passed the House of Representatives The environmental impact assessment is the latest significant step in a process that began in 2022 but the concept behind an alternative route between the Pete Domenici Highway in Santa Teresa and Sunland Park dates back decades "I had a member of the public at the last meeting tell me that he remembers talking about this project in the 1960s," said Bohannon Huston vice president Bert Thomas "I haven't been on it for that long but I have been on it for a while." Thomas described the project as an alternate route that would expand the transportation network in the border region creating alternate access to planned developments in the region reduce congestion as well as address safety concerns by providing first responders another route to improve response times More: Huge Santa Teresa development aims to fill workforce housing shortage The Border Highway Connector will be a four-lane highway going from Pete Domenici Highway (NM 136) in Santa Teresa to Anapra Road in Sunland Park The route was selected after a study in June 2024 and two public meetings at a new intersection about two miles north of the Santa Teresa port of entry It would traverse roughly 5.5 miles of privately owned vacant desert land in Santa Teresa before crossing active Union Pacific Railroad tracks over a new bridge into Sunland Park It would then parallel Union Pacific tracks for about two miles through Sunland Park before connecting to Anapra Road near its current Posey Road intersection vehicles can access Sunland Park Drive via the Sunland Park Drive extension which connects to Interstate 10 and Highway Loop 375 in El Paso "This project (the Sunland Park Drive extension) had been planned by the City of Sunland Park for many years and was in its design and development stage prior to the border connector project," Thomas said "We took their information and incorporated it into our design." The speed limit west of the train tracks will be 65 miles per hour and drop to 45 miles per hour east of the tracks near development in Sunland Park The extension road will match Sunland Park Drive's posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour Thomas said the expectation is that commercial trucks coming from the port of entry will initially make up the majority of traffic along the new corridor But as residential development in the area continues vehicular traffic will increase along the connector highway "Right now we are seeing that the majority of the trucks that are coming across the border are expected to stay on New Mexico 136 because they are trying to get to Interstate 10 as quickly as possible," Thomas said "A lot of trucks that are going to use this are going to be trucks that want to get to either El Paso and McNutt and Doniphan The environmental assessment considered evaluations of potential effects and mitigation efforts regarding air quality water and wildlife and vegetation along the corridor route It concluded that potential impacts of the project would combine with potential impacts of other proposed developments along the route that has to comply with local land use and planning requirements Additionally there would be no impacts to tribal cultural resources Please select all the ways you would like to hear from Osteen Publishing Company: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails For information about our privacy practices We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. 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Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices (KFOX14/CBS4) — Officials with the Gadsden Independent School District held a press conference Thursday about a report of a possible weapon on a bus or campus but no weapon was found after the investigation Superintendent Travis Dempsey said a call was made to the Sunland Park Police Department shortly after 8 a.m Demsey said the call was made about a weapon at a bus or at the campus He said the call was made during drop off so some parents were not allowed to drop off and were turned away Demsey said the "secure" had been lifted and no weapon was found none of the information could be substantiated," Demsey said "Any report of that nature we take seriously it's scary for parents and staff," he said Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso police arrested an 18-year-old in connection to the shooting death of another 18-year-old during a social gathering According to the El Paso Police Department Alan Mora was arrested in Santa Teresa and brought to El Paso on Wednesday to face charges of manslaughter in connection to a deadly shooting that happened in central El Paso on Oct RELATED: Teen killed in early morning central El Paso shooting, police investigate Police say the shooting happened at 1:30 a.m Mora was at a gathering in a home and was reportedly seen handling a gun which eventually fired hitting and killing Gonzalez officers responded to an emergency call regarding "an unknown problem" and found Gonzalez dead from a gunshot wound RECOMMENDED: Three men arrested in El Paso for following and robbing 78-year-old man after bank visit president of the Border Industrial Association talks about the proposed Border Highway Connector in Santa Teresa area The Santa Teresa Gateway Rail Park near the Binational Industrial Park in Santa Teresa The Border Highway Connector will link Pete Domenici Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Jerry Pacheco is the CEO and president of the Border Industrial Association The proposed Border Highway Connector will run through a section of land pictured in the Santa Teresa area Binational Industrial Park is pictured in the Santa Teresa area Construction continues on a facility inside the Binational Industrial Park in the Santa Teresa area The Santa Teresa Gateway Rail Park is pictured near the Binational Industrial Park in the Santa Teresa area A port of entry is pictured in the Santa Teresa area The United States-Mexico border in Santa Teresa is pictured in early February mesquite and greasewood fill miles of undeveloped land that will be replaced by cars and tractor-trailers driving down the highway to El Paso “It may just be a desert right now,” said Jerry Pacheco president and CEO of the Border Industrial Association it provides narrative coverage of local trends going beyond the headlines to keep you informed Gregory R.C. 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Weather Maps RadarLawsuit filed over arsenic in Santa Teresa and Sunland Park water supplyby Staff (KFOX14/CBS4) — A lawsuit has been filed against the troubled water utility that services Santa Teresa and Sunland Park over arsenic contamination in the water aims to hold the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) accountable for the water crisis according to attorneys involved in the case Documents filed with the lawsuit claim that residents have suffered and continue to face the consequences of exposure to arsenic in their water RELATED: 'CRRUA failed': State leader confronts water quality issues in Sunland Park, Santa Teresa A town hall meeting is scheduled for Thursday where attorneys will discuss the lawsuit with area residents and answer questions The meeting will take place from noon to 7 p.m at the Dona Ana Community College Sunland Park Center A new public-private partnership is expected to bring 1,000 jobs to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the deal with BorderPlex Digital Assets The centerpiece of the partnership is a new Digital Infrastructure Campus that will be constructed in Santa Teresa. The facility will combine data centers and advanced manufacturing supporting industries reliant on high-tech computing and global trade BorderPlex Digital plans to invest $5 billion over the next decade with annual spending on IT and manufacturing equipment projected in the billions. The development is expected to boost employment and strengthen the economy in Doña Ana County. Secretary of the state’s Economic Development Department said in a press conference that he expects in Santa Teresa a spike in economic growth similar to what’s been seen in Las Lunas after the Metadata Center was built there in 2015. “Those are the types of things when we think about rural economic development that are transformative for a community," Black said about 20% population growth in the village of Las Lunas Construction of the BorderPlex Digital Campus is expected to begin in Santa Teresa later this year (KFOX14/CBS4) — A group of ten migrants were found crammed inside a vehicle in Santa Teresa Border Patrol Chief Anthony Scott Good posted on X about the incident Agents with Border Patrol along with the Texas Department of Public Safety disrupted the smugglers It's unknown when the incident took place Agents found ten migrants crammed inside the vehicle RECOMMENDED: Guatemalan sex offender arrested by Border Patrol agents in El Paso, officials confirm Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox Venezuelan rum brand Santa Teresa 1796 has unveiled updated packaging inspired by its process and heritage Santa Teresa 1796 rum has refreshed its label enlarging its typeface and adding blue accents The more modern design pays homage to the brand’s history while also signalling a new chapter for the rum producer The new look features a redesigned canister that emphasises Santa Teresa’s solera process The bottle itself displays an updated logo the brand name shown in blue instead of gold while the numbers ‘1796’ are more pronounced heavy and pot-still distillate for four to 35 years then in a solera cask made of four hogshead barrels and finally in a solera vat made of French limousin oak All manner of brands introduced new looks in 2024 in an effort to catch the consumers’ eye In November, IWSR’s US Navigator reported that from January to July 2024 rum in the US fell by 5% year on year with total spirits down by 3% The report noted a lack of new brands and that while premiumisation has been ‘robust’ it is occurring within lower price tiers than whisky and Tequila Santa Teresa placed silver in The Spirits Business’ Luxury Masters 2024 blind tasting We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. 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Weather Maps Radar'CRRUA failed': State leader confronts water quality issues in Sunland Park (KFOX14/CBS4) — As the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority continues to face allegations of neglecting the water quality of people in Santa Teresa and Sunland Park KFOX14 was granted an exclusive ride-a-long with the leader of the state of New Mexico’s Environment Department The secretary went into the homes of residents to talk with them about their concerns and even gather water samples KFOX14 was there as he and his team got a firsthand look at the reality of the situation and the issues residents are up against RECOMMENDED:New Mexico Governor cracks down on local water crisis, vows accountability We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices. Weather Maps RadarMigrant sentenced to one year for biting Border Patrol agent near Santa Teresa border wallby Erika Esquivel Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A migrant was sentenced to one year in prison Tuesday after biting a Border Patrol agent on May 29 The court documents stated the incident happened near the border wall in Santa Teresa New Mexico when the Border Patrol agent saw 27-year-old Erika Lobato-Melendez walking along the border wall with other people and children The agent addressed the group speaking in Spanish and announced herself as a Border Patrol agent When the agent told the group they were going to have to get in her Border Patrol unit Lobato-Melendez said "We are not coming with you," according to the document The agent then went "hands-on" on Lobato which caused a struggle The agent was able to handcuff one of the migrant's hands before another agent arrived to assist Officials said Lobato then bit the agent on her leg and left forearm through her jacket The migrant was then retrained and detained RECOMMENDED: Four arrested in El Paso for alleged human smuggling operation at 2 hotels (KFOX14/CBS4) — Gadsden Independent School District officials addressed the reports of mice reported at Santa Teresa High School Some reports were made that rats were seen at the campus Officials with Gadsden ISD provided the following statement: RECOMMENDED:El Paso Live introduces clear bag policy and cashless payments at local venues Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article In 1962 the Indian government awarded Mother Teresa the Padma Shri, one of its highest civilian honours, for her services to the people of India. In 1979 she received the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian work and the following year the Indian government conferred on her the Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa founded the Order of the Missionaries of Charity, a Roman Catholic congregation of women dedicated to the poor, particularly to those in India that opened numerous centres serving the blind and the disabled. In 1952 she established Nirmal Hriday (“Place for the Pure of Heart”) a hospice for the terminally ill The daughter of an ethnic Albanian grocer, she went to Ireland in 1928 to join the Sisters of Loreto at the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary and sailed only six weeks later to India as a teacher. She taught for 17 years at the order’s school in Calcutta (Kolkata) Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Tuesday a partnership with BorderPlex Digital Assets The governor says the partnership will bring 1,000 jobs to New Mexico drive renewed investment in digital infrastructure The announcement includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State of New Mexico and BorderPlex Digital Assets BorderPlex Digital’s first integrated Digital Infrastructure Campus will be constructed in Santa Teresa "I think this region is of national strategic importance I think this border with Mexico is an important trade corridor So what our project is about is we're building digital infrastructure campuses It's basically a combination of power and software so that we can rapidly accelerate the development of outcomes and logistics assets," said Lanham Napier the Chairman and Founder of Border Plex Digital The campus integrates power and water infrastructure with advanced manufacturing “We firmly believe that the next wave of frontier tech belongs on the American frontier,” said Napier “We’re thrilled to partner with Governor Lujan Grisham to build a Digital Infrastructure Campus in Santa Teresa.” what it ought to do is elevate the economic trajectory of the community So the type of jobs that are going to happen out here This is a construction job on some of our country's most valuable assets there will be jobs in the data center," said Napier The BorderPlex Digital Infrastructure Campus is an integrated hub and computing infrastructure in a single location The campus will serve as an economic engine for the community while driving significant investments in the local economy BorderPlex Digital projects $5 billion in construction spending in the next decade including $1.5 billion per year in IT equipment purchases and $230 million per year in manufacturing equipment “The BorderPlex Digital Infrastructure Campus will have a ripple effect across Southern New Mexico and the border region and growing the region’s tax base,” said EDD Secretary-Designate Rob Black El Paso Electric has played a critical role in the formation of the Campus working closely with BorderPlex Digital over the last two years to design the infrastructure required to support the region’s growth and development RECOMMENDED: Fire damages Las Cruces home; no injuries reported "This partnership reflects El Paso Electric's commitment to powering the region's future we're not just providing power – we're helping create integrated infrastructure that will serve as a model to advance economic development in the communities we serve,” said Kelly Tomblin Orion Digital Infrastructure has agreed to provide integrated power and cooling infrastructure for the BorderPlex Digital Infrastructure Campus and positioning the region to attract AI and high-performance computing investment BorderPlex Digital is collaborating with New Mexico State University to explore solutions for water management BorderPlex Digital will also partner with EPCOR to explore the feasibility of the development of a water desalination project in Santa Teresa “Delivering sustainable and reliable water is critical to continued economic development in New Mexico and EPCOR is pleased to work with our private and public partners to address the long-term water needs for this emerging industrial hub,” said Daniel Bailet Vice President of Business Development for EPCOR New Mexico (KVIA) -- Two Marines from California were killed and one was seriously injured in a crash Tuesday morning involving a military vehicle near Santa Teresa Northern Command identified the two victims as Marines LCpl Albert Aguilera Officials say Aguilera worked as a combat engineer with the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion The First Marine Division says that Gamino was from Fresno He worked as a combat engineer with the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion He had received the National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon Gamino had previously been deployed to Darwin Australia with Marine Rotational Force - Darwin in 2024 According to a release from Joint Task Force Southern Border Tuesday evening the crash happened during a convoy movement around 9 a.m along State Highway 9 near the border patrol station west of Santa Teresa ABC-7 crews at the scene found the road blocked off by Border Patrol near the station with the crash itself too far away to be seen The Doña Ana County Sheriff's office said three people were airlifted to UMC Division officials say that Aguilera and Gamino died at the hospital Gamino is deeply felt by all of us," said U.S the commanding officer for the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and Task Force Sapper "I extend by heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers are fully supported during this difficult time." 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You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service Privacy Policy Community Guidelines FCC Public File EEO Public File Report FCC Applications Do Not Sell My Personal Information Weather Maps RadarOne person injured after a vehicle vs bicycle crash near Santa Teresa High Schoolby David Ibave (KFOX14/CBS4) — One person was sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after a vehicle and bicycle crash near Santa Teresa High School one person was taken to the hospital with "non-life threatening" injuries after a crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle at Pete Domenici Highway and Russell Boulevard RECOMMENDED:Firefighters rescue disabled woman from burning home in Las Cruces A "Secure Status" at Santa Teresa Middle School has now been lifted after a lockout was implemented because of a security concern The Gadsden Independent School District said it did not have any additional information to share other than the security concern on Thursday Parents are still being asked to stay away from the school as the campus is closed off for further investigation by the Sunland Park Police Department "We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Sunland Park Police Department for their prompt and professional response to the situation. Their swift action ensured that our school remained safe and secure," the district shared on its website An alert that the school was under a "Secure Status" was first sent to parents at 8:30 a.m. as the district said the situation was closely monitored by law enforcement and district officials The school is at 4950 McNutt Road in Sunland Park is used when there is a threat or danger outside the building Students and staff stay inside while exterior doors are secured and normal activities can continue inside the building If students have not been dropped off at school the district asks parents to keep them home until further notice Lockout vs lockdownThe difference between a lockout and lockdown is that a lockdown is used when there is an immediate threat inside the building Students and staff would lock themselves in rooms More: Freight train derailed on outskirts of Juárez, migrants riding on top of cars injured