NM Border Patrol outpost delayed

A new $15 million U.S. Customs and Border Patrol outpost in southern New Mexico is a year behind schedule because federal planners failed to make sure the local power co-op could provide enough electricity. 

Customs agents assigned to the border crossing in Antelope Wells are instead operating out of trailers. The project kept growing and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers didn't foresee the power needs until final construction plans were in place.

 The line is now being built after a year delay and the outpost is expected to open early next year.

NM Border Patrol outpost delayed