BORDER TOWN - City of Deming, NM - Proactively Collaborating with local NGOs=

For Immediate Release

Deming, New Mexico - May 10, 2023 – City of Deming and Luna County officials are proactively collaborating with local NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) and law enforcement agencies to prepare a plan for any potential influx of migrants following the redaction of Title 42.

In a recent meeting, local law enforcement agencies discussed the redaction of Title 42 at the US-Mexico border. Columbus Port Director Chavez shared that as of now, only five (5) individuals will be processed per day during regular business hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and then be transported to the CPC (Central Processsing Center) in El Paso, Texas by CBP (Customs and Border Patrol). He also mentioned that mass gatherings of 20 to 30 individuals might trigger CBP agents to shut down the port.

If the CPC and NGOs become overwhelmed, city and county officials plan to aid in transportation to a shelter set up at the fairgrounds in Dona Ana County. "As of now, our sole obligation is to help with transportation, if necessary," said Chris Brice, Luna County Manager. "We are hopeful and prepared to lend a helping hand if the situation calls for it," he added.

It has been confirmed that around 50 asylum seekers are being helped by NGOs in Palomas (Mexico). "While no drop-offs are expected within the city or county at this time, we are grateful for the crucial support these organizations provide to those seeking asylum," aid Aaron Sera, City Manager. "We want to reassure our community that our local agencies are working closely to ensure a safe and smooth transition during this change and adaptation," Sera added.

For additional questions or concerns, please email Public Relations Officer Amanda Sanders at publicrelations@cityofdeming.org.

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>>18832095

CBP 15,000 staged down in that area.

If they close the border at 20-30 ppl, then will those people simply ignore the port of entery, go around the existing wall either 10 miles west or a few miles east to the gaps in the wall?

It's something like 30 miles to walk to Deming (& I-10) from the border, thru mostly deserted and sparsely populated dirt roads.

If they are looking for a greyhound bus… foghedabowdit!! No transportation out.

But if they have money, there's a lot of very poor people who would likely transport them to Tucson, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Las Cruces, etc. After all, they are already running the drugs that cross to those points and beyond.