Overweight Cargo Zone

New Mexico is the only state on the border that allows for overweight cargo up to 96,000 lbs., and 18 ft. width from Mexico to enter and unload in a six-mile radius, providing a competitive edge for unloading and loading goods for transport around the U.S. and Canada.

Short Wait Times

New Mexico ports of entry typically have shorter wait times than those at other ports of entry. In 2014, the NMBA conducted a truck crossing study that supports that Santa Teresa port of entry was more efficient than the crossings in El Paso. The expansion of the Santa Teresa port of entry brought three commercial lanes and introduced a FAST certified cargo lane.

New Mexico Border Plex

In 2013, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and Chihuahua Governor Cesar Duarte announced the cooperative development of a 70,000 acre, master-planned binational community to provide for large-scale industrial investments in addition to commercial and residential developments.

Union Pacific

Union Pacific’s new 2,200 plus acres intermodal facility and state of the art fueling station in Santa Teresa. Located in the middle of the 2,000 U.S. – Mexico Border, Santa Teresa is the ideal inland port to move cargo to both coasts or north to Chicago. The NMBA awarded a $1.8 million EDA grant to study the feasibility of the Mexico-USA International rail crossing at Santa Teresa.

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 Special Board of Directors Meeting, March 18, 2025

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
2:00 PM
Location: NM Border Authority
221 Pete V. Domenici Highway
Santa Teresa, NM

NOTICE of SPECIAL MEETING

Members of the New Mexico Border Authority may attend a SPECIAL MEETING on Tuesday, March 18,
2025 at 2:00PM at the Authority’s Offices. The purpose of the meeting will be to meet with
representatives of NADBank to learn about potential projects and funding opportunities. No action will
be taken at the meeting, and no policy decisions will be made. The meeting will be for discussion and
information exchange. If you are an individual with a disability or other need requiring a reader, amplifier, interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact the Border
Authority by emailing a request to Gerardo.Fierro@nmba.nm.gov or calling (575) 589-6501, faxing (575)
589-6499, or visiting its office at 221 Pete V. Domenici Hwy, Santa Teresa, NM as soon as possible.

NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA

Public Participation and Public Comment:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85107816799?pwd=TfIQ6Y79S2GplOZW9BDjO8lv9s3SoD.1
Meeting ID: 851 0781 6799
Passcode: 895449

MEETING AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL
a) Joseph De La Rosa, Chair
b) Christie Ann Harvey
c) Alexander Sierra
d) Fred Heinrich
e) Emily Gojkovich
f) Andrea Tawney
g) Vacant
h) Hon. Howie Morales (or designee: Martina C’de Baca) (nonvoting ex-officio member)

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Comments may be made at the beginning of the meeting, but the Chair reserves the right to place time
limits on the length of time each person is given if the schedule requires. Members of the public wishing
to provide comments must sign up no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting by registering in
sign in sheet. Members may ask questions for clarification but may not engage in substantive discussion
or take formal action unless noticed in the meeting agenda. Comments will be taken under advisement,
and a response may be issued at a later time or may be placed on the agenda of a future public meeting
for discussion or action.

1. Consider approval of the agenda
Presenter: NMBA Chair
2. Consider approval of the minutes of January 16, 2025, NMBA board meeting
Presenter: NMBA Chair

REPORTS AND DISCUSSION:

3. Introduction
4. General discussion on NADBANK and NMBA programs and initiatives

CLOSING
5. Remarks
6. Adjournment

If you are an individual with a disability or other need requiring a reader, amplifier, interpreter, or any other form of
auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact the Border Authority by emailing a request
to Laura Romero at laura.romero@nmba.nm.gov, calling (575) 589-6501, faxing (575) 589-6499, or visiting its office
at 221 Pete V. Domenici Hwy, Santa Teresa, NM with a minimum of 48 hours prior to meeting start time
Posted this 13th day of March 2025 at the New Mexico Border Authority, 221 Pete V. Domenici Hwy., Santa
Teresa, New Mexico 88008; and digitally on the website of the New Mexico Border Authority.

Posted this 13th day of March 2025 at the New Mexico Border Authority, 221 Pete V. Domenici Hwy., Santa
Teresa, New Mexico 88008; and digitally on the website of the New Mexico Border Authority

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Building the Borderplex

NMBA Special Board of Directors Meeting, March 18, 2025

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, March 18, 2025
2:00 PM
Location: NM Border Authority
221 Pete V. Domenici Highway
Santa Teresa, NM

NOTICE of SPECIAL MEETING

Members of the New Mexico Border Authority may attend a SPECIAL MEETING on Tuesday, March 18,
2025 at 2:00PM at the Authority’s Offices. The purpose of the meeting will be to meet with
representatives of NADBank to learn about potential projects and funding opportunities. No action will
be taken at the meeting, and no policy decisions will be made. The meeting will be for discussion and
information exchange. If you are an individual with a disability or other need requiring a reader, amplifier, interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact the Border
Authority by emailing a request to Gerardo.Fierro@nmba.nm.gov or calling (575) 589-6501, faxing (575)
589-6499, or visiting its office at 221 Pete V. Domenici Hwy, Santa Teresa, NM as soon as possible.

NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA

Public Participation and Public Comment:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85107816799?pwd=TfIQ6Y79S2GplOZW9BDjO8lv9s3SoD.1
Meeting ID: 851 0781 6799
Passcode: 895449

MEETING AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL
a) Joseph De La Rosa, Chair
b) Christie Ann Harvey
c) Alexander Sierra
d) Fred Heinrich
e) Emily Gojkovich
f) Andrea Tawney
g) Vacant
h) Hon. Howie Morales (or designee: Martina C’de Baca) (nonvoting ex-officio member)

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Comments may be made at the beginning of the meeting, but the Chair reserves the right to place time
limits on the length of time each person is given if the schedule requires. Members of the public wishing
to provide comments must sign up no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting by registering in
sign in sheet. Members may ask questions for clarification but may not engage in substantive discussion
or take formal action unless noticed in the meeting agenda. Comments will be taken under advisement,
and a response may be issued at a later time or may be placed on the agenda of a future public meeting
for discussion or action.

1. Consider approval of the agenda
Presenter: NMBA Chair
2. Consider approval of the minutes of January 16, 2025, NMBA board meeting
Presenter: NMBA Chair

REPORTS AND DISCUSSION:

3. Introduction
4. General discussion on NADBANK and NMBA programs and initiatives

CLOSING
5. Remarks
6. Adjournment

If you are an individual with a disability or other need requiring a reader, amplifier, interpreter, or any other form of
auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact the Border Authority by emailing a request
to Laura Romero at laura.romero@nmba.nm.gov, calling (575) 589-6501, faxing (575) 589-6499, or visiting its office
at 221 Pete V. Domenici Hwy, Santa Teresa, NM with a minimum of 48 hours prior to meeting start time
Posted this 13th day of March 2025 at the New Mexico Border Authority, 221 Pete V. Domenici Hwy., Santa
Teresa, New Mexico 88008; and digitally on the website of the New Mexico Border Authority.

Posted this 13th day of March 2025 at the New Mexico Border Authority, 221 Pete V. Domenici Hwy., Santa
Teresa, New Mexico 88008; and digitally on the website of the New Mexico Border Authority

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