One found dead and three missing after a migrant raft overturned near Del Rio. River flows are high and this seems to be a time for drownings…
There have been close calls as well
One found dead and three missing after a migrant raft overturned near Del Rio. River flows are high and this seems to be a time for drownings…
There have been close calls as well
A vidoo of immigrants scaling a wall with a ladder. This was in an urban area (El Paso) where they could be spotted by cameras and have border patrol agents nearby. How would this work in more desolate parts of the border?
A group of 424 near Sunland Park and 230 near Antelope Wells. This fits a familiar pattern of asylum seekers, mostly Central American, likely transported by bus to close to official crossings so they can claim asylum.
What I do find interesting is after they have these large groups, they create a larged posed photograph…
Two tons found at a port of entry
An engineer describes how they easily climbed over the wall
The latest contract awards for border wall are being challenged by one of the firms who didn’t get the contract. At issue are items on the questionaire that included question of whether a firm had worked on the wall in the past five years
In the meantime, DHS has waived environmental and other laws
These waivers are criticized
Another article about people concerned about land seizures for a border wall.
“This isn’t about Republicans or Democrats,” said Rusty Monsees, who owns 21 acres steps from the river. “We’re Texans.”
Although he supports President Trump’s proposed border wall, he says he is worried about being forced to sell his land cheap in order to accommodate the new barrier.
A little over 100 miles of the US/Mexico Border is found in Big Bend National Park. While it has been floated to perhaps build a wall.
Most of those familiar with the area are opposed to a wall
Steep canyons and local opposition suggest this won’t be a likely area for construction.
A site with some photo essays and other blog posts about the US Mexico border region, some great photos
The Federal Government brought along scientists to the wildlife refuges for reconnaissance on a wall, and then ignored the recommendations.