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Overweight Cargo Zone

New Mexico is the only state on the border that allows for overweight cargo up to 96,000 lbs., and 18 ft. width from Mexico to enter and unload in a six-mile radius, providing a competitive edge for unloading and loading goods for transport around the U.S. and Canada.

Short Wait Times

New Mexico ports of entry typically have shorter wait times than those at other ports of entry. The NMBA conducted a truck crossing study that supports that Santa Teresa port of entry was more efficient than the crossings in El Paso. The expansion of the Santa Teresa port of entry brought three commercial lanes and introduced a FAST certified cargo lane.

New Mexico Border Plex

The Border Highway Connector is a transformational infrastructure project spearheaded by the New Mexico Border Authority (NMBA) to enhance connectivity between the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and the broader regional and interstate transportation network.

Union Pacific

Union Pacific’s new 2,200 plus acres intermodal facility and state of the art fueling station in Santa Teresa. Located in the middle of the 2,000 U.S. – Mexico Border, Santa Teresa is the ideal inland port to move cargo to both coasts or north to Chicago. The NMBA awarded a $1.8 million EDA grant to study the feasibility of the Mexico-USA International rail crossing at Santa Teresa.

Hours of Operation

New Mexico Ports of Entry

Santa Teresa

Privately Owned Vehicle hours will be 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Monday-Sunday

Commercial vehicle hours will be from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Monday-Friday

Columbus

Privately Owned Vehicle hours will be 12:00 – 12:00, (MDT) Monday-Sunday

Commercial vehicle hours will be 9:00AM – 5:00PM (MDT) Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Antelope Wells

Privately Owned Vehicles hours will be 10:00AM – 4:00PM (MDT), Monday – Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Welcome to the New Mexico Border Authority

The New Mexico Border Authority is an executive branch state agency that provides leadership in the development of the state’s international ports of entry as well as serving as the Governor’s advisor and point of contact for those interested in opportunities at the ports of entry. This agency also facilitates new infrastructure, trade opportunities, job opportunities, job training capabilities and many other activities that contribute to development of a productive economy along the New Mexico border.

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