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Antelope Wells Crossing To Temporarily Close April 18

Release Date
Fri, 04/17/2020

ANTELOPE WELLS, N.M. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operation is alerting members of the traveling public that the Antelope Wells crossing located in the remote boot heel section of southwest New Mexico will temporarily close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.  

With essential only travel restrictions imposed on March 21, 2020 in response to the COVID 19 pandemic, CBP continues to see significantly reduced traffic at our borders.   

Before travel restrictions were enacted CBP officers at Antelope Wells were processing 350-450 northbound vehicles per week. CBP officers there are now processing 50-60 vehicles per week. 

CBP reminds the public that the Columbus port of entry to the east and Douglas port of entry to the west remain as options.

The Antelope Wells crossing will return to previous hours once the current travel restrictions are lifted.

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021