Current Border Wait Times
Estimated wait times for reaching the primary inspection booth, the first point of contact with CBP when crossing the Canada/U.S. and Mexico/U.S. land borders. Each border location updates its estimated wait times hourly.
Santa Teresa Port of Entry Hours
Privately Owned Vehicle hours will be 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Commercial vehicle hours will be from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. These changes are effectively immediately and are only temporary due to COVID-19.
Columbus POE
Commercial lanes for the Columbus POE will be closed Thursday, 4/9/20 and Friday, 4/10/20. POV lanes and pedestrian will remain open 24/7.
Welcome to the New Mexico Border Authority
The New Mexico Border Authority is an executive branch state agency that provides leadership in the development of the state’s international ports of entry as well as serving as the Governor’s advisor and point of contact for those interested in opportunities at the ports of entry. This agency also facilitates new infrastructure, trade opportunities, job opportunities, job training capabilities and many other activities that contribute to development of a productive economy along the New Mexico border.
Latest News
NMBA September 2024 Board Agenda
September 17, 2024 NMBA Board of Director’s Meeting
The Board of Directors of the New Mexico Border Authority will convene a regular meeting, subject to the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, which may include the discussion of public policy and action on items of business provided in the meeting’s agenda. Meetings...
COVID-19 IMPACTED BUSINESSES
Small/Medium Size Businesses Federal assistance available up to $2M with a low interest rate for businesses and nonprofits. The New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) has created a program to assist businesses seeking emergency loans or lines of credit to...
Homeland Security Info
Building the Borderplex
Essential Services/FAQs
Essential Businesses Per Public Health Order On March 23, 2020, New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel announced a new public health emergency order suspending operations of all businesses and nonprofit entities except for those deemed essential, and...
Public Health Order
Travel Restrictions at the Southern Border
The US and Mexico have agreed to limit non-essential travel at the southern border due to the COVID-19 emergency response. Effective Saturday, March 21, 2020 at midnight (00:00). Here’s what we know: The border is not closed! Commercial traffic...
NMBA Minimizes Face-to-Face Contact
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nora Meyers SackettPress Secretary, Office of the Governornora.sackett@state.nm.us(505) 690-7313 March 15, 2020 Governor directs state government agencies to minimize face-to-face contact while continuing...
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