TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HALTS BORDER WALL WELL DRILLING IN NEW MEXICO AFTER RANCHERS RAISE WATER CONCERNS. (PHOTO).
Trump administration halts border wall well drilling in New Mexico after ranchers raise water concerns The Trump administration has ordered contractors building a border wall in New Mexico to stop drilling new wells after ranchers raised concerns that groundwater pumping for construction could worsen drought conditions and threaten their livestock. The move comes as crews work to expand border barriers across four states as part of President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda. The project has received billions in federal funding and has faced criticism from residents, environmental groups and local officials over various impacts. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which oversees construction, has said water is needed for concrete production, road construction and controlling dust. However, ranchers in southern New Mexico say water supplies are already under strain due to ongoing drought, forcing some to reduce their cattle herds. Russell Johnson, a rancher whose property bor...
Today thursday,late Audu Abubakar's first son 43 year old Mohammed was nominated by the All Progressive Congress {APC} in Kogi east to replace his father as the party's governorship candidate.The leaders,stakeholder and delegates who made this known in Lokoja to day thursday after a marathon meeting,sad they arrived at the decision after due consultations.Their spokesman,Mr Daniel Isah,the Vice Chairman of APC in Kogi East,said they have resolved and are determined to back Mohammed to replace his father if the National Working Committee orders fresh primaries.Isah thanked the independent National Electoral Commission and the national leadership pf the party for the opportunity given to them to find a replacement for Audu who died on November 23 at Ogbonicha,Ofu Local Government.He appealed to the national leadership of the party to give their decision utmost consideration and approval in the overall interest of the party and the state.
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