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 Fortress of Santa Teresa in Santa Teresa, 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 Santa Teresa, 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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“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 Santa Teresa County Park in Santa Teresa, 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 Lola Rose, 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 Santa Teresa, 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 Santa Teresa, 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 Santa Teresa, 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. Horses will be quarantined...
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. Horses will be quarantined at a USDA-approved facility on the U.S. side. Mexican-import quarantine facilities will remain closed.
The Nogales, Ariz., port will reopen 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.
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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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A set of new commitments tied to Project Jupiter, the data center under construction in Santa Teresa, was announced Tuesday, including funding aimed at easing electricity costs and flood recovery, as well as claims that the center could generate billions of dollars for the local economy in the next decades.Energy Service AgreementOracle, the company behind the project, said that under its Energy Service Agreement, it will pay $10 million for power for 10 years even if it...
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — A set of new commitments tied to Project Jupiter, the data center under construction in Santa Teresa, was announced Tuesday, including funding aimed at easing electricity costs and flood recovery, as well as claims that the center could generate billions of dollars for the local economy in the next decades.
Energy Service Agreement
Oracle, the company behind the project, said that under its Energy Service Agreement, it will pay $10 million for power for 10 years even if it uses less energy than planned. The company said it hopes the arrangement will help ensure the cost of the electric system does not fall on New Mexico customers.
The company also said it has reached an agreement with El Paso Electric to provide up to $55 million in credits each year for three years for New Mexico residential and small-business El Paso Electric customers to help keep energy costs affordable.
KFOX14/CBS4 reached out to EP Electric to learn more about the agreement.
A spokesperson for EP Electric responded, "El Paso Electric welcomes the opportunity to facilitate proposals that benefit our customers. At this time, there are no additional details available."
RELATED: New Mexico Supreme Court rejects 2 emergency petitions on Project Jupiter permits
Flood Recovery
In a separate announcement, Oracle said it is giving the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM) $1 million to help residents and businesses affected by flooding. Oracle said the money will help restore electricity to homes, install wheelchair ramps, make home repairs for seniors, and repair damaged roads and other infrastructure.
According to Oracle, CFSNM will start to review grant applications with community partners to award these grants soon.
Oracle added that Project Jupiter has already donated pumps to the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA) to help remove water from flooded areas.
KFOX14/CBS4 has reached out to CFSNM to learn more about the funds and will update this story with the foundation's response.
RELATED: Oracle seeks up to 2 GW of new renewable power for Project Jupiter in Doña Ana County
Economic Impact
Lastly, Oracle's third announcement was a claim that, according to a study, Project Jupiter could generate more than $13 billion for New Mexico.
According to Oracle, the number was calculated by combining the $2.2 billion the project has reportedly generated so far and adding the projected output as construction continues through 2028, the center's first 17 years of full operations, and the projected estimate of the state and county tax revenue and industrial revenue bond payments over 30 years.
Oracle added that the economic study was based on data from Oracle and STACK and was analyzed by Mangum Economics and highlighted that the information could change, writing,
"All information in this article is current as of October 13, 2026 and Oracle undertakes no duty to update any statement in light of new information or future events."
In other words, Oracle appears to say that it is not obligated to correct, update, or revise any of these statements if things change.
RELATED: NM attorney general backs emergency petitions challenging data center's air, water permits
On Tuesday, Oracle went to Dona Ana County commissioners with a presentation showing the job numbers as well as water conservation efforts.
Spokespeople for Oracle also added the aforementioned announcements, drawing frustration from commissioners who questioned the timing of the release of information, especially regarding the energy agreement with EP Electric.
"Why is none of this in our presentation? Why are you springing this on us now?" said Dona Ana County Commissioner for District 3 Susie Kimble, adding that the information was shared with them 20 minutes before the meeting.
Mahesh Thiagarajan, vice president of Oracle Infrastructure, jumped in, saying that the agreement was closed Monday, so the company wasn't ready to release the information a week before-- when the presentation was first submitted.
However, Commissioner for District 4 Susana Chaparro agreed with Kimble, calling untimely release of information Oracle's "bad habit."
"It's not appreciated; my residents deserve respect, they deserve honesty, and I've mentioned this time after time, after time, and you're [Thiagarajan] not rising to the occasion," Chaparro said.
Below, you can watch Oracle's presentation; it starts at 11:36 a.m. Agenda Item #18.
The presentation is attached below:
Growing controversies
The $165 billion data center development in Santa Teresa has become a focal point of significant controversy and legal scrutiny. While Oracle highlights the project's economic potential, the development faces pushback from community members and lawmakers regarding environmental impacts.
The project is currently navigating several critical challenges, including a New Mexico Department of Justice investigation into allegations that public comments were submitted using the names of officials and residents.
Additionally, the New Mexico Supreme Court recently halted water use from a new well intended for the project following an emergency petition from the Center for Biological Diversity.
To address growing community concerns over water, air quality, and transparency, Doña Ana County commissioners recently approved the creation of an 11-member Community Monitoring Committee to provide better oversight and information to residents.
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DENVER, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STACK Infrastructure (“STACK”), the digital infrastructure partner to the world’s most innovative companies and a leading global developer and operator of data centers, celebrated the inaugural graduating class of its Critical Operations Development Academy (CODA), October 14.CODA is STACK’s in-house certification program designed to prepare individuals with no prior data center experience for careers in data center operations. Through an intensive 12-week curriculum, p...
DENVER, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STACK Infrastructure (“STACK”), the digital infrastructure partner to the world’s most innovative companies and a leading global developer and operator of data centers, celebrated the inaugural graduating class of its Critical Operations Development Academy (CODA), October 14.
CODA is STACK’s in-house certification program designed to prepare individuals with no prior data center experience for careers in data center operations. Through an intensive 12-week curriculum, participants receive hands-on training in the electrical, mechanical, safety, and operational disciplines essential to operating in modern data center environments. By equipping local talent with specialized technical skills, CODA creates a pathway to long-term career growth in the data center industry. The inaugural CODA cohort graduated 20 participants, all of whom are now full-time STACK employees supporting operations at Project Jupiter.
“CODA represents STACK’s commitment to creating meaningful economic opportunity in the communities where we build and operate,” said Mike Casey, Chief Operating Officer, STACK Americas. “We are investing not only in world-class digital infrastructure in New Mexico but also in the people who will operate that infrastructure, building the highly skilled, community-based workforce our industry needs.”
The inaugural class also demonstrates the economic opportunity created by STACK’s continued investment in Doña Ana County. CODA is designed to create a pathway into data center operations for individuals who may not have prior industry experience but bring relevant skills from adjacent technical fields. Candidates come from backgrounds including electrical assembly, HVAC, low-voltage electrical work, oil field operations, warehouse mechatronics, and other technical roles that provide a strong foundation for the program.
“STACK’s investment in workforce development is helping position Santa Teresa, New Mexico, as a hub for advanced technology and digital infrastructure. By creating high-paying careers and developing local talent, they are strengthening our region’s long-term economic future.” Joshua Orozco, Vice President of Strategic Development at the Border Industrial Association.
CODA participants begin their careers with STACK at a minimum of $40 per hour, equivalent to approximately $83,000 annually for a full-time employee and more than 50% above the average annual wage in Doña Ana County. Compensation varies by role, experience, and qualifications.
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STACK is a proven, trusted partner for the world’s most innovative companies, designing, developing, and operating sustainable global digital infrastructure. Backed by an unmatched record of reliable delivery and development expertise, STACK brings speed, scale, certainty, and responsibility to the demands of a rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape.
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SANTA TERESA, N.M. (Border Report) — Applause and whistles broke out Thursday as the first group of Mexican cattle cleared the Santa Teresa livestock crossing, marking the return of cattle imports through the facility after more than a year of disruptions tied to New World screwworm.Ranchers gathered at the facility to watch the cattle move through the new inspection process. Shortly before 11 a.m. MDT, the first group crossed without problems, prompting the celebration from those watching.The reopening restarts a cross-b...
SANTA TERESA, N.M. (Border Report) — Applause and whistles broke out Thursday as the first group of Mexican cattle cleared the Santa Teresa livestock crossing, marking the return of cattle imports through the facility after more than a year of disruptions tied to New World screwworm.
Ranchers gathered at the facility to watch the cattle move through the new inspection process. Shortly before 11 a.m. MDT, the first group crossed without problems, prompting the celebration from those watching.
The reopening restarts a cross-border cattle trade that generated about $1.2 billion in annual commerce through Santa Teresa before the shutdown. The facility handled about 500,000 cattle a year, with much of that livestock eventually moving to grow yards in the Texas Panhandle and other states. The Santa Teresa International Import/Export Livestock Facility processed 43% of the cattle that enter the U.S. from Mexico.
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But the cattle are returning under a different system.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reopened Santa Teresa as part of a phased plan that includes additional inspections, treatments and traceability requirements aimed at reducing the risk of New World screwworm entering U.S. livestock.
USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Dudley Hoskins said federal officials first tested the new protocols at the livestock crossing in Douglas, Arizona.
“Over the last month, we’ve been assessing daily how that system has been working, the efficacy, any concerns,” Hoskins told Border Report. “And what we’ve seen over the last 30 days is that system works.”
The inspection process begins before cattle reach the U.S.-Mexico border.
Hoskins said producers take their animals to export gathering centers in Mexico, where accredited veterinarians verify animal health requirements, including tuberculosis and tick protocols.
Officials also apply an FDA-approved product for New World screwworm three to five days before an animal becomes eligible to enter the United States.
Cattle showing open wounds, lameness, anemia, or other potential health concerns cannot continue through the process, Hoskins said.
Once the animals reach the border, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service personnel and detector dogs conduct additional screwworm screening before allowing the cattle to enter the United States.
New World screwworm is a parasite whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. It can infest cattle, horses, pets and wildlife and, in rare cases, humans.
Hoskins stressed that screwworm is a parasite, not a disease, and does not pose a food safety concern.
Santa Teresa also invested more than $60,000 on a new scanner designed to improve cattle traceability.
The scanner reads radio-frequency identification, or RFID, tags on the animals and enters that information into an electronic database.
Daniel Manzanares, director of the Santa Teresa International Import/Export Livestock Facility, said the technology lets state and federal authorities track an animal after it leaves the border.
“The purpose is just to ensure that we have traceability of animals,” Manzanares told Border Report. “The state and the federal government want traceability so in case something pops up, you can follow the animal all the way to where it went.”
The information connects to an electronic certificate of veterinary inspection, creating a digital record that can follow an animal to its destination in another state.
That traceability could become critical if authorities later discover a screwworm infestation or another animal health concern.
“If you can’t stop [it] within 24 hours, you haven’t stopped it,” Manzanares said.
About 75% of the cattle crossing through Santa Teresa eventually head to grow yards in the Texas Panhandle, according to Manzanares, while other animals move to Oklahoma and other destinations.
But the cattle trade does not move in only one direction.
Manzanares said U.S. seed-stock producers sell high-value bulls and heifers to Mexican ranchers. Mexican producers use that breeding stock to produce calves, some of which later return north through Santa Teresa for U.S. feeding operations.
“It’s the best U.S. genetics that have been imported into Mexico for the last 100 years,” Manzanares said.
He said Mexican buyers can pay about $25,000 for a high-value breeding bull.
The shutdown interrupted that economic cycle.
Manzanares previously told Border Report his U.S. operation lost about $3 million during the disruption. He said smaller Mexican ranchers, particularly those with 100 head of cattle or fewer, also suffered significant losses when they lost access to the U.S. market.
According to figures Manzanares previously provided to Border Report, commerce through the facility plunged to about $140 million in 2025 from about $1.2 billion in 2024.
USDA officials did not announce a target Thursday for how many cattle will cross Santa Teresa each day as operations resume.
Hoskins said federal officials will determine the pace based on how well the new safeguards work.
“The number of head of cattle is not our goal,” Hoskins said. “What our goal is is to make sure the system and the integrity and the confidence in the system are maintained.”
The reopening comes as federal and state officials continue responding to New World screwworm detections in New Mexico.
Hoskins said USDA recently confirmed an infestation in a horse in Grant County. Officials responded by increasing surveillance, trapping, and releasing sterile flies in the area.
The sterile-fly technique takes advantage of the fact that a female screwworm fly mates only once. If she mates with a sterile male, she cannot produce viable offspring, helping officials suppress the parasite’s population.
Hoskins said USDA currently receives 100 million sterile flies a week from a facility in Panama. Another facility that came online this summer is ramping up production, while USDA is accelerating construction of an additional sterile-fly facility.
For the ranchers gathered in Santa Teresa on Thursday, however, the first test of the new system brought a moment they had waited months to see.
Visit the BorderReport.com homepage for the latest exclusive stories and breaking news about issues along the U.S.-Mexico borderThe first group of cattle completed the process and crossed into the United States without problems.
Applause and whistles filled the facility as the cattle moved through — signaling the restart of an economic connection that stretches from ranches in Mexico to businesses, producers, and feeding operations across the United States.
United StatesThis dashboard provides a current snapshot of confirmed New World screwworm animal and wild fly detections in the United States.Tools and resources to prepare for and respond to an outbreak of NWS.Search an address to see if you are in a New World screwworm zone.IMPORT: For a complete list of regions USDA recognizes as affected by screwworm and any temporary trade restrictions, visit . Detailed information about import requirements for all animal species regulated by USDA is availab...
This dashboard provides a current snapshot of confirmed New World screwworm animal and wild fly detections in the United States.
Tools and resources to prepare for and respond to an outbreak of NWS.
Search an address to see if you are in a New World screwworm zone.
IMPORT: For a complete list of regions USDA recognizes as affected by screwworm and any temporary trade restrictions, visit . Detailed information about import requirements for all animal species regulated by USDA is available at .
EXPORT: For detailed information about restrictions on exports of live animals, go to Live Animal Exports.
On August 24, 2026, USDA reopened the Douglas, AZ port to cattle imports from Mexico, guided by overlapping safeguards and a science-based import protocol jointly agreed upon between the United States and Mexico.
| U.S. Import Protocol: Ruminant Livestock From Mexico | |
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The Douglas, AZ port reopening was the first in a phased reopening of Southern ports to livestock trade, contingent upon satisfactory progress on priority Action Plan milestones.
USDA Continues To Lead Aggressive National NWS Response
If you see any suspicious wounds, maggots, or infestations in animals or people, report it immediately.
Map will be updated on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. ET. List of cases within 100 miles will be updated each business day at 5 p.m. ET.
The sterile insect release area, or polygon, is adjusted as needed to maintain broad suppression and help prevent the pest from spreading to new areas.
| Date (mm/dd/yy) | State | Species | Age | Active/Inactive* | USDA Sterile Insect Dispersal | Approximate Miles From US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/26 | Sonora | Bovine | 3 months | Active | Aerial | 92 |
| 10/06/26 | Nuevo León | Canine | 6 years | Active | ** | 95 |
| 10/06/26 | Nuevo León | Equine | 16 years | Active | ** | 95 |
| 10/05/26 | Coahuila | Bovine | 7 days | Active | ** | 38 |
| 10/05/26 | Coahuila | Bovine | 7 days | Active | ** | 38 |
| 10/05/26 | Sonora | Bovine | 4 months | Active | Aerial | 76 |
| 10/05/26 | Nuevo León | Canine | 10 years | Active | ** | 94 |
| 10/05/26 | Nuevo León | Canine | 11 years | Active | ** | 96 |
| 10/04/26 | Sonora | Bovine | 12 years | Active | ** | 84 |
| 10/04/26 | Sonora | Bovine | 8 months | Active | ** | 98 |
**Our highest priority remains protecting the United States, and USDA adjusts the sterile insect dispersal area based on science and modeling to provide the most protection.
* Mexico’s National Service of Health, Food Safety, and Quality (SENASICA) defines a case as active at the time of diagnosis. After 15 days, the case is revisited and becomes inactive if personnel verify absence of new wounds or larvae.
Additional information on the current situation in Mexico is available via the SENASICA website.
Updated information on the current situation in Central America is available via the Panama-United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm (COPEG) website.
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