Two Service Members Killed in New Mexico Crash Near Southern Border

Two U.S. service members were killed and a third seriously injured in a vehicle accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, while deployed in support of border operations. The crash occurred around 8:50 a.m. on New Mexico Highway 9, a common route for military personnel near the U.S.-Mexico border. The Joint Task Force Southern Border confirmed the incident, noting that the cause is currently under investigation. The identities of the deceased will be withheld until their next of kin are notified. This incident marks the first reported deaths involving U.S. military activity along the southern border since the task force's formation. The service members were part of a larger deployment aimed at supporting President Trump's border security initiatives.