El Paso County is debating a new ICE detention center in Socorro, but local leaders are worried it’ll drain our water supply and overwhelm emergency services. Even with a smaller design, the project is facing major pushback over whether our infrastructure can actually handle it.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The financial impact is currently undetermined.
Local residents seeking transparency and accountability in federal detention operations.
Socorro residents could see their water bills rise or face slower response times from police and paramedics.
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The County is investigating the legal landscape and potential sites for detention facilities within the region.
The County is pushing for more transparency from federal agencies regarding how detention centers in our area are run and managed.