DEMING – Luna County Commissioner Christie Ann Harvey is spotlighting her role in major border infrastructure projects that are expected to strengthen economic development along the New Mexico–Mexico border and position the region for long-term growth.
Harvey, who serves as a gubernatorial appointee to the New Mexico Border Authority, said she is proud to have participated as a board member and committee voter in selecting and approving projects designed to expand and modernize critical border infrastructure. According to a report in the Albuquerque Journal, the approved projects focus on engineering, construction, and improvements that support trade, transportation, and international commerce across the southern border.
In a public statement, Harvey emphasized that the funding secured through the Border Authority plays a key role in attracting international manufacturing and business investment. She noted that the projects are intended not only to improve infrastructure, but also to create economic momentum that benefits communities throughout southern New Mexico, including Luna County.
Harvey said the Mexico–New Mexico border region is increasingly being recognized as a competitive location for both national and international business expansion, citing improved logistics, cross-border trade opportunities, and growing interest from manufacturers seeking strategic locations.
She encouraged residents to follow ongoing developments, adding that the region is poised to become one of the most attractive areas in the country for business location, job creation, and economic diversification.