Army Seizes 110,000 Acres Along New Mexico Border to Boost Security and Environmental Protection
The US Army is taking control of nearly 110,000 acres of federal land along the US-Mexico border in New Mexico to increase security and protect the environment. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum visited New Mexico to announce the move on Tuesday.

The US Army has taken control of approximately 110,000 acres of federal land along the US-Mexico border in New Mexico to enhance security and protect the environment, according to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum's visit on Tuesday. The takeover marks the latest effort by the administration to bolster security measures along the region's porous border. The Army will oversee the newly acquired land, expanding its presence in the area. This move is part of a broader strategy to balance national security concerns with environmental protection.