US border wall construction and water resource conflicts
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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Development
US halts border wall well drilling in New Mexico
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· date approximate Background
New Mexico Office of the State Engineer staff visited two border wells and reported high-volume pumping.
In July 2026, staff from the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer visited two wells located along the border. According to reports, these wells were pumping 200 gallons per minute.
The Office of the State Engineer noted that all non-tribal wells are required to have permits before drilling or pumping activities can occur.