A help wanted poster seeking “Mexican laborers” for a border wall construction project in Far West Texas has drawn attention after it was photographed on a local bulletin board in Presidio County and shared publicly on Instagram by a local resident.
The flyer, which identifies the contractor as Barnard, advertises “Mexican laborers needed for border project” at $12 an hour and states “No Necesitas Ingles,” Spanish for “you do not need English.” The poster also references a signing bonus and includes company contact information and an ethics hotline.
A photograph of the flyer, taken by a local resident after it was spotted on a community bulletin board in Presidio County, circulated online this week, sparking discussion over the apparent irony of recruiting Mexican laborers to help construct a border wall intended to curb unlawful migration.
Barnard Construction, a Montana-based infrastructure contractor, has worked on segments of border wall projects in Texas and elsewhere along the southern border. The company’s name and logo appear on the flyer.
The image surfaced amid continued debate over the expansion of border wall infrastructure through the Big Bend region, where critics have argued construction could disrupt ranching operations, wildlife migration corridors, private property access and the region’s tourism-based economy. Supporters of the wall argue it enhances border security and deters unlawful crossings.
The Big Bend region, which includes destinations such as Terlingua, Big Bend National Park and communities across Presidio and Brewster counties, relies heavily on tourism tied to outdoor recreation, scenic landscapes and international visitors.
The authenticity of the poster itself does not appear to be in dispute, though it remains unclear when it was first posted, how widely it was distributed or which specific segment of border wall construction the hiring effort was connected to.
