A Big Bend river guide and expedition operator says a cluster of new trailers at a remote RV park in southern Presidio County is being used to house contractors working on border wall construction in the region.
Charlie Angell, who operates a guiding business in Far West Texas and has been outspoken against construction of a border wall through his property, said he recently observed and recorded video of approximately 20 uniform, newly placed trailers at Loma Paloma RV Park along Farm-to-Market Road 170.
Angell said the trailers appeared identical and newly installed, and he believes they are intended for workers involved in wall construction projects near the Rio Grande. He shared video footage showing rows of the trailers positioned within the park.
The RV park, located east of Presidio, is listed as offering camping sites and hookups in a sparsely populated desert area near the river corridor. The region has seen intermittent federal activity tied to border infrastructure in recent years.
Angell, who guides trips along the Rio Grande and surrounding desert, said construction of a wall through his land would cut off direct river access and disrupt his livelihood. He has previously raised concerns about environmental impacts and access limitations tied to border infrastructure.
No official confirmation was immediately available regarding the purpose of the trailers or whether they are connected to federal contractors. Representatives for the RV park and relevant agencies did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The presence of additional housing for workers could indicate an increase in activity related to border construction in the Big Bend region, which has historically seen less infrastructure development than other sections of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Angell said he plans to continue documenting changes in the area as construction activity evolves.
