Mount Cristo Rey Faces Border Wall Threat | Santa Fe News

A new bill is rallying to protect Mount Cristo Rey, a sacred Catholic pilgrimage site straddling El Paso and southern New Mexico, from federal land grabs for a border wall. The mountain, mostly owned by the Diocese of Las Cruces, draws 40,000 visitors annually to its iconic limestone statue of Jesus. Despite legal efforts by the diocese to block construction, DHS is moving forward with eminent domain on 14 acres. Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar is pushing to safeguard the site, calling it vital for faith and the region. Meanwhile, New Mexico Republicans praise the president’s border policies, adding another layer to this high-stakes clash of religion, law, and politics. 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/a5d4e9cbeda710a7