Today, Secretary Doug Burgum visited the Santa Teresa Station in New Mexico to meet with United States Border Patrol and Bureau of Land Management officials. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the Department of the Interior's initiative to transfer federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border to the Department of the Army. This action is a part of President Donald J. Trump's directive aimed at enhancing security on the southern border.
The land transfer aims to allow the Department of the Army and the U.S. Border Patrol to collaborate closely in increasing patrol efforts. The partnership is expected to facilitate the construction of infrastructure necessary for preventing unlawful entry, countering foreign terrorist threats, and reducing illegal cross-border activities.
The visit by Secretary Burgum underscores the Department of the Interior's dedication to ensuring the safety of the American people as well as protecting public lands.
