Cuellar Battles Border Wall at Santa Ana | Albuquerque News

Congressman Henry Cuellar is fighting to stop a 30-foot steel border wall from being built at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, arguing that federal legislation was meant to protect such areas—and that the administration is rushing to bypass those protections using leftover funds. With hurricane season looming, he warns the wall could worsen flooding and harm ecosystems, even as border crossings have dropped without massive barriers. Environmental groups back his push, fearing habitat destruction and broken migration routes. Meanwhile, there’s a hopeful twist: DHS may shift the wall’s path away from the historic La Lomita Chapel, potentially sparing it from direct damage. Cuellar is now seeking to halt construction, demand environmental studies, and push for wildlife crossings and barrier gates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9089c7d8b3e3f240