I thank the Senator. As my good friend. Senator ABDNOR. knows. two border crossings in New Mexico have been adversely affected by staffing shortages in the Customs Service. The first crossing. Antelope Wells. was temporarily closed. along with several others. on March 2 because of instability along the southwestern border. The second facility at Columbus. NM has several inadequacies that urgently need to be addressed. I am pleased to say that the Customs Service has recently advised me that it intends to reopen the Antelope Wells facility within 30 days. It is my understanding that the Customs Service will be able to allocate sufficient personnel and resources for both facilities in New Mexico.
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