Contractors tied to border wall infrastructure are exploring worker housing options in Presidio County after raising concerns in Valentine about water capacity and community impacts, according to reporting by Big Bend Sentinel.
Local officials in Valentine were approached about supporting temporary RV-style housing for hundreds of workers but flagged serious limitations in the town’s water system and broader infrastructure. Community members also raised concerns about public safety, traffic and strain on local resources tied to large-scale workforce camps.
Attention has since shifted toward Presidio, where officials and development leaders are seeking more information from federal agencies about potential impacts, including flood control, infrastructure stress and long-term economic effects.
County and city leaders across the region continue to evaluate proposals as federal border wall-related activity advances in the Big Bend area.
They could stay in Ojinaga Chihuahua