It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Thurber House in Columbus, NM gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Columbus, NM is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I'm so impressed with the care my Mom has received from ABC! Their staff are caring and gentle with her, very attentive to her needs and show this is more than just a job, it's a calling for them. Their behind the scenes staff are outstanding, great in communication and flexibility. We really appreciate ABC and would give them more stars if we could!”
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“I love working here! The boss and supervisor are constantly checking up on both caregivers and family to make sure we have the equipment and support we need. They truly stand by their name. If your looking for a care agency for your loved ones. Look no further because I truly enjoy working for them and I know they hire caregivers who love their job. Patients are our number one concern and the care we provide should be the best. I have learned so much working for ABC Senior Services and I’m grateful for their support.”
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“The staff and everyone at this agency was amazing. They were professional and yet very personable. My father-in-law just turned 100 and my mother-in-law is 96, and together they can be a handful. I would highly recommend Always Best Care, without any hesitation.”
“I love working here! The boss and supervisor are constantly checking up on both caregivers and family to make sure we have the equipment and support we need. They truly stand by their name. If your looking for a care agency for your loved ones. Look no further because I truly enjoy working for them and I know they hire caregivers who love their job. Patients are our number one concern and the care we provide should be the best. I have learned so much working for ABC Senior Services and I’m grateful for their support.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Goodale Park in Columbus, NM with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Lindey's or visit Franklin Park, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Columbus, NM, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Columbus, NM understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Columbus, NM 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins outlines the next phase of Southern border reopening, adding Columbus cattle trade and Santa Teresa horse quarantine under strict quotas.U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday, Oct. 20, the next steps in USDA’s phased reopening of the southern livestock ports. The Columbus, N.M., port will reopen to cattle trade on Oct. 26.She also announced Santa Teresa, N.M., which opened to cattle on Sept. 24, will resume horse imports on Oct. 26. Under APHIS’ updated...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Tuesday, Oct. 20, the next steps in USDA’s phased reopening of the southern livestock ports. The Columbus, N.M., port will reopen to cattle trade on Oct. 26.
She also announced Santa Teresa, N.M., which opened to cattle on Sept. 24, will resume horse imports on Oct. 26. Under APHIS’ updated protocols, horses and other equines imported from Mexico will continue to undergo a rigorous inspection and treatment process prior to export, followed by a seven-day quarantine period before being released into the U.S. Equines entering through Santa Teresa will complete quarantine at a USDA-approved facility located on the U.S. side of the border. Quarantine facilities on the Mexican side of the port of entry will remain closed at this time.
USDA says it is taking a measured approach to reopening equine imports. Beginning operations at Santa Teresa will allow the agency to evaluate the implementation of the updated safeguards and confirm they are working as intended before expanding to additional locations. Following this evaluation, USDA will consider resuming equine imports through other approved ports of entry and approved quarantine facilities, including USDA-approved facilities in Mexico, as conditions warrant and animal health safeguards continue to be met. Additional information on equine import requirements is available on the APHIS website.
The Nogales, Ariz., port will reopen for cattle on Nov. 30, if conditions continue to support safe trade and required inspection arrangements and infrastructure are in place.
Rollins stresses, “Protecting American livestock remains the priority.”
NEW: @SecRollins announced the next steps in @USDA’s phased reopening of southern livestock ports: ???? COLUMBUS, NM: Planned reopening to cattle on October 26. Every animal must undergo multiple inspections before entering the U.S. ???? SANTA TERESA, NM: Horse imports are planned to resume on October 26. Import quarantine must take place at the USDA-approved facility on the U.S. side. Mexican-side import quarantine facilities remain closed. ???? NOGALES, AZ: Planned reopening to cattle imports on November 30, if conditions continue to support safe trade and required inspection arrangements and infrastructure are in place. Protecting American livestock remains the priority.
— New World Screwworm Rapid Response (@Screwworm_RR) October 20, 2026
The Columbus crossing is the third southern livestock port approved to reopen under USDA’s phased framework. Early industry projections expect trade to start at roughly 750 head per day under strict phased quotas.
Through Oct. 16, 39,600 head have crossed since the ports reopened to cattle trade. The breakdown by port according to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service:
Historically, Mexico exports roughly 1.15 to 1.2 million cattle to the U.S. annually. Santa Teresa alone normally processes roughly 40% to 43% of all Mexican cattle imports (nearly 500,000 head/year), meaning current volumes represent a tightly regulated, gradual restart.
USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins assures producers the reopened crossings are backed by redundant, rigorous animal health safeguards. “What we have seen to date from the reopening at Douglas and Santa Teresa for cattle is that the protocols work,” Hoskins summarizes.
Before any animal enters U.S. soil:
“Only at that point are they allowed entry into the United States,” Hoskins stresses. “That’s what gives us the confidence that when we’re moving animals legally and safely through ports of entry and they’re going through the screwworm protocol, we have the highest confidence those animals are clean, healthy and eligible.”
In May 2025, USDA suspended live cattle, horse and bison imports from Mexico following the northward spread of the New World screwworm (NWS). Since June 3, 2026, USDA has received 1,000 suspect NWS case submissions nationwide, including 531 from Texas. USDA has confirmed just 56. Only five are still active.
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On Oct. 26, 2026, Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture (SENASICA) reported that movement of live cattle resumed across the border through the quarantine station of Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Columbus, N.M., United States. The first port opened at Douglas, Ariz./Agua Prieta, Sonora, on Aug. 24, 2026. Importation of Mexican cattle at Santa Teresa, N.M./San Jeronimo, Chihuaua, began on Sept. 24, 2026.On behalf of the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Columba Jazmín López Gutiérrez, the chief director ...
On Oct. 26, 2026, Mexico’s Ministry of Agriculture (SENASICA) reported that movement of live cattle resumed across the border through the quarantine station of Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Columbus, N.M., United States. The first port opened at Douglas, Ariz./Agua Prieta, Sonora, on Aug. 24, 2026. Importation of Mexican cattle at Santa Teresa, N.M./San Jeronimo, Chihuaua, began on Sept. 24, 2026.
On behalf of the head of the Ministry of Agriculture, Columba Jazmín López Gutiérrez, the chief director of the SENASICA, Javier Calderón Elizalde, explained that this first shipment through Puerto Palomas/Columbus had 750 head of cattle. Around 3,500 head per day leave Mexico and enter the United States through the three ports that are now in operation in Chihuahua and Sonora.
He indicated that it is the instruction of the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, to collaborate with national producers and comply with the measures agreed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to continue with this economic activity that benefits small-scale livestock farmers, collectors, transporters and the populations in general, according to an official press release.
Calderón Elizalde reiterated that this action is the result of the commitment of the Government of Mexico to preserve sanitary standards and the productive reconversion for export.
Present were USDA Undersecretary Dudley Hoskins; APHIS Administrator Kelly Moore; the co-director of the Mexico-United States Commission for the Prevention of Foot-and-Mouth Disease and other Exotic Animal Diseases, María Romano, and the general director of Animal Health of Senasica, Gabriel Ayala Borunda.
So far, operations have been reopened in the quarantine stations of Agua Prieta, Sonora, San Jerónimo and Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua; exports through the port of Nogales, Sonora, are expected to resume at the end of November, according to SENASICA.
PHASED REOPENING
This information aligns with USDA plans detailed on screwworm.gov, to implement a phased reopening of the U.S. southern border ports for cattle imports from Mexico. To date, USDA has opened or announced the planned reopening date for the following ports:
Santa Teresa, N.M.: Sept. 24, 2026
Columbus, N.M.: Oct. 26, 2026
Nogales, Ariz.: Nov. 30, 2026
“USDA will continue to assess conditions at additional ports of entry and will make further reopening decisions based on animal health risks, operational readiness, and the continued effectiveness of mitigation measures,” states the site. “These reopenings are guided by overlapping safeguards and a science-based import protocol jointly agreed upon between the United States and Mexico.”
Mexico has reported 49,678 total animal cases including 1,961 active animal cases as of Oct. 28, 2026. USDA reported the first U.S. case of NWS on June 3, 2026. A total of 74 cases have been confirmed as of Oct. 29, 2026, including 73 in domestic livestock and pets and one in a wildlife species.
FIRST ARIZONA CASE
On Oct. 28, 2026, the Arizona Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the USDA announced Arizona’s index case of NWS. According to press releases, the confirmed case was found in a canine in Cochise County when a local veterinarian examined the animal on the evening of Oct. 26 and identified a wound on the canine’s back heavily infested with maggots consistent with NWS characteristics.
“We remain prepared and vigilant, and we urge all livestock owners, pet owners, and other animal industry partners to continue to monitor animals closely and report any unusual wounds consistent with NWS immediately to
[email protected],” stated the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
“Samples from the dog were tested and confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa. APHIS is working closely with the Arizona Department of Agriculture on a joint response,” according to USDA.
New World screwworm is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and, less commonly, people. The larvae feed on living tissue and can cause severe wounds, animal suffering, and significant economic impacts if not detected and treated quickly.
FIRST CASE IN WILDLIFE
USDA/APHIS has confirmed the first detection of NWS in wildlife in the United States, in an elk in Pecos County, Texas. According to USDA, the elk was located on a game ranch and was reported after being harvested by a hunter.
“This detection highlights the critical role hunters, landowners, outdoor enthusiasts, and wildlife professionals play in helping detect and stop the spread of NWS. Early reporting is one of the most important tools we have to protect wildlife, livestock and pets in the United States,” stated a press release.
The Texas Animal Health Commission has modified a previously established infested zone, and USDA and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are conducting additional wildlife surveillance in the area.
Hunters are encouraged to stay alert for signs of NWS when observing, harvesting or processing wildlife.
Watch for:
For information on identifying and reporting potential cases in wildlife, please see USDA’s wildlife resources at Screwworm.gov Wildlife Information
. The site includes signs to watch for, reporting guidance, and additional resources for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
Anyone who suspects an infestation should immediately contact a veterinarian, state animal health official, or USDA. Information about reporting suspect cases is available on the USDA NWS reporting page
.
A complete list of confirmed NWS detections in the United States is available on USDA’s public dashboard at screwworm.gov
under “Current Status.” The dashboard is updated daily at 6 p.m. ET.
Additional information about New World screwworm, prevention, reporting, and current response efforts is available at s
crewworm.gov.
Moreno, 19, is a fourth-generation rancher from Hidalgo del Parral, Mexico, about seven hours south of the port of entry, whose family supplies most of Columbus’ cattle imports. The stockyard initially closed in November 2024 due to the threat of the New World screwworm, a parasitic pest largely eradicated from the U.S. decades ago that now poses a significant threat to the state’s livestock industry. As a result, the Morenos’ cattle prices fell by about half, he said.The newly repainted pens at the U.S.-Mexico borde...
Moreno, 19, is a fourth-generation rancher from Hidalgo del Parral, Mexico, about seven hours south of the port of entry, whose family supplies most of Columbus’ cattle imports. The stockyard initially closed in November 2024 due to the threat of the New World screwworm, a parasitic pest largely eradicated from the U.S. decades ago that now poses a significant threat to the state’s livestock industry. As a result, the Morenos’ cattle prices fell by about half, he said.
The newly repainted pens at the U.S.-Mexico border will be full of cattle starting Monday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced at the Columbus Stockyard on Tuesday after meeting with federal officials and agricultural stakeholders in the region.
“It’s been kind of tough,” Moreno said. “We’ve been trying to get to this day for a while.”
For family ranchers like Moreno — some who have been in the business for up to nine generations — the news represents an economic boon.
“We have been trading cattle across this border for more than 100 years, and certainly, this particular port and this family, the Moreno family … is such an important part of the commerce between our two great countries,” said Rollins, outfitted in a U.S. Customs and Border Protection hat.
But its planned reopening also comes amid the continued danger of the New World screwworm — the flies’ larvae burrow into the flesh of warm-blooded creatures such as livestock, pets, wildlife and, in rare cases, people, causing painful and putrid wounds.
The state’s most recent New World screwworm cases were identified Thursday and represent two of the country’s five “active” cases, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s confirmed detection dashboard. Livestock officials established an “infested zone” with a radius of at least 12.4 miles around each of the infected animal’s locations. Within these zones, animals must be inspected and, if necessary, treated before being moved within or out of the area.
Across the border, however, cases are much higher. The federal agriculture agency has identified dozens of cases in Mexican border states of Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas.
The Columbus Stockyard, a USDA-authorized facility, processes Mexican cattle as they enter the United States. Dedicated nutritionists, veterinarians and cattle professionals handle the cattle before trucks arrive to transport the livestock across the country, according to its website.
Operated by the Moreno family, it had just one employee on-site during the nearly two years it was closed to Mexican cattle imports. The closure applied to the ports of entry along the entire Southern border, from Douglas, Ariz., to Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
As a major source of trade and local economic activity, the closure cost the area jobs, cattle sales, trucking, customs brokerage and hay and grain sales, while also affecting feedlots and meatpackers further north, according to state officials.
While the ports were shuttered, the 1.5 million head of cattle that cross to the U.S. each year were not able to enter, “a significant challenge to the beef supply for America,” Rollins said.
With Mexican cattle imports blocked, U.S. ground beef prices have hit all-time highs this year.
Rollins said the port’s temporary closure allowed for added precautions: strengthened surveillance, the release of more than 1.5 billion sterile screwworm flies from a dispersal facility in Southern Texas — which can’t produce the harmful larvae — and four levels of inspection upon crossing the border. Rollins said additional sterile fly dispersal facilities will open in the spring.
The increased inspections will now slow down imports, Moreno said. Historically, the port’s volume was 1,800 cattle per day, but starting Monday, they will see more like 1,000 cattle cross daily. The rate could increase depending how inspections go, he added.
While the port was closed, family ranchers were not the only ones to suffer economically, Gerardo Fierro, executive director of the New Mexico Border Authority, said Tuesday.
Fierro estimated a $2 billion loss in cattle and other trade value during the two years the port was closed, and about $2 million in lost New Mexico fuel-tax revenue due to decreased truck activity.
He said Columbus and Deming depend on the reopening for their local economy.
“Cattle growers from Mexico … spend some of those dollars they get from the cattle on the community, on food, hotels, or supplies for the ranch,” Fierro said. “It’ll open several jobs here, direct and indirect.”
Rollins tied the reopening to the Trump administration’s “America First” approach.
“If we cannot feed ourselves, there will be no American dream,” Rollins said Tuesday. “If we cannot produce our own food in this country, there will no longer be freedom and liberty.”
Equine imports from Mexico also will resume through Santa Teresa Monday, Rollins said, with quarantine required on the U.S. side. Since its reopening on Sept. 17, Santa Teresa has brought in around 1,000 cattle each day. Nogales, Ariz., is the next port of entry set for a reopening Nov. 30, Rollins added.
The USDA also said Tuesday it will start issuing a new regional cash cattle price report Monday, covering five states including New Mexico, to address transparency concerns as negotiated cash trade has dwindled to under 18% of sales.
Tom Paterson, president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association, was not too concerned about the recent New Mexico cases of New World screwworm.
“Look around. It’s a beautiful day in southern New Mexico, but it could have been a horrible day if instead of having two active cases of New World screwworm in New Mexico, we were flooded the way the secretary suggested happened in Texas back in the ’70s,” Paterson said Tuesday, referring to Rollins’ assertion that five active cases is a “remarkable achievement,” compared to the 90,000 active cases of the parasite in Texas in 1972.
With the four levels of inspection, the port will bring through the “safest cattle,” Paterson added.
“I don’t expect that these will be our last cases,” Dr. Samantha Holeck, state veterinarian with the New Mexico Livestock Board, said Tuesday, explaining that officials had about a year’s notice before the fly reached U.S. soil — it naturally migrates north, giving them extra time to prepare.
Still, “It is a really tough thing to balance regulatory decisions with the welfare and support for the industry because we’re trying to stay ahead of a disease or pest,” Holeck added. “This is something that we’re going to be dealing with for a while. But as I’ve told our producers, this is not anything to panic over.”
Staff writer Margaret O’Hara contributed to this report. Julia Gentin is a reporter for The Las Cruces New Mexican, The Santa Fe New Mexican and Searchlight New Mexico through a partnership with Report for America, a national service program that places journalists into local newsrooms. She covers the Southern New Mexico region. Learn more about Report for America at .
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