Russell Johnson
Coverage of Russell Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- Contractors building border wall ordered to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico
The Trump administration ordered border wall contractors in drought-stricken New Mexico to stop drilling wells after ranchers raised concerns that groundwater extraction for construction could threaten livestock. Contractors Caddell Construction Co. and Fisher Industries are involved, and the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer reported eight unauthorized wells drilled along the border.
- Contractors building border wall ordered to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico
The Trump administration ordered border wall contractors in drought-stricken New Mexico to stop drilling wells after ranchers raised concerns about water shortages threatening livestock. Contractors Caddell Construction Co. and Fisher Industries were instructed to halt new well drilling, though existing wells' status remains unclear. The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer reported eight unauthorized wells drilled for the project, violating state water regulations.
- Contractors building border wall ordered to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico
The Trump administration ordered border wall contractors in drought-stricken New Mexico to stop drilling wells after ranchers warned that groundwater extraction could threaten their livestock. The New Mexico Office of the State Engineer found eight unauthorized wells drilled by contractors, which are illegal under state law. U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated it would collaborate with state agencies to address groundwater concerns.