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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

Homeland Security Info

Border Patrol Agents Uncover Drug-Laced Candy, Meth, and Coke at I-5 Checkpoint

San Clemente, Calif. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the I-5 checkpoint intercepted two vehicles yesterday with 23 pounds of drugs worth approximately $160,000 and a variety of drug products geared towards children.At approximately 1 a.m., two men arrived at the checkpoint driving a 2012 Chrysler 200 sedan. (more)

Nogales CBP Agriculture Specialists Make Unusual Interception

Nogales, Ariz. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at the Mariposa Port recently took possession of what appears to be the tanned hide of a large wild cat.Officials initially referred a motorhome for further agricultural inspection after initial questioning Monday. (more)

Chile Designated a Visa Waiver Program Participant

Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced the designation of Chile as part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Starting May 1, 2014, eligible Chilean passport holders with both an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA, and an e-passport will be able to visit the U. (more)

Trade Advisory Committee Embraces President's Executive Order to Speed Exports, Imports

There was a spirit of pride when members of the Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection, also known as COAC, met in the nation’s capital last Thursday, a day after President Obama signed an executive order to streamline the U. (more)

Building the Borderplex

Columbus Land Port of Entry Flood Control Diversion Berms

​The New Mexico Border Authority, in cooperation with Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects (Wilson & Company), is under design on a multi-faceted floodwater diversion system in Luna County.  The flood control project will protect the Columbus...

  • Dona Ana County
  • Luna County
  • Hidalgo County

Dona Ana County

Border Highway Connector – Santa Teresa NM

Construction of a 5-to-6-mile road that will significantly reduce drive times from Sunland Park to Santa Teresa Port of Entry

Border Highway Connector Phase II

Feasibility study that will extend the border highway connector to the Texas state line

Santa Teresa LPOE Expansion and Modernization Feasibility Study

Feasibility study for the expansion and modernization of the port of entry.

Doña Ana County Jetport – Runway Enhancement

Upgrade to the existing runway that will allow heavy cargo airplane landings

One–Million Gallon Water Tank

Elevated Water Tank for the Santa Teresa Industrial Park

NMBA

Luna County

Facultative Wastewater Pond in Columbus
Berm Flood Control Project

Hidalgo County

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