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Sunland Park secures $350K for cross-border water study
By Eliya Alvidrez at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The city of Sunland Park was awarded a $350,000 Technical Assistance grant from the North American Development Bank for a planning and engineering a cross-border water study. City officials said the project will create and analyze options to address cross-border stormwater...
Key takeaway City officials said the project will create and analyze options to address cross-border stormwater runoff and wastewater contamination flows originating in the Anapra [...
Why this matters in The El Paso
The awarding of a $350,000 grant to Sunland Park for a cross-border water study brings attention to the ongoing issue of stormwater runoff and wastewater contamination in the region. This project's focus on the Anapra area, where water flows between the US and Mexico, underscores the need for cooperation between local governments to address environmental concerns. The study's findings will likely have implications for the city's parks and water management systems, as well as the health and safety of residents. As the project moves forward, it will be crucial to monitor how the city of Sunland Park collaborates with neighboring municipalities and international partners to implement effective solutions to these cross-border water issues. The success of this study could set a precedent for future binational environmental initiatives in the El Paso area.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The city of Sunland Park was awarded a $350,000 Technical Assistance grant from the North American Development Bank for a planning and engineering a cross-border water study. City officials said the project will create and analyze options to address cross-border stormwater...
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