Construction crews building a border wall in New Mexico have been ordered to stop drilling new wells. This decision follows concerns from ranchers that pumping groundwater for concrete production could threaten livestock during a severe drought. The construction is part of a larger initiative to complete barriers across four states, which have received over $46 billion in federal funding. There have been various controversies related to the construction in Texas and California, with reports from residents and environmentalists highlighting multiple issues.
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Construction of Trump border wall in New Mexico halted from drilling new wells
Construction crews in New Mexico have been ordered to cease drilling new wells for the border wall project after ranchers expressed concerns about groundwater depletion affecting livestock. This project is part of a broader initiative to build barriers across four states, funded by over $46 billion in federal resources.
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Crews building Trump border wall in drought-hit New Mexico ordered to stop drilling wells
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