UPDATED: September 18, 2026 at 09:08 AM PSTHOW'S THE LINE
Check live wait times for border crossings at the Columbus, New Mexico Port of Entry | Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua. Reported by BorderGarita.com/en
Source: CBP · UPDATED: September 18, 2026 at 09:08 AM
VEHICLE CROSSING
Standard
10 min
Sentri
Not available
Ready Lane
Not available
PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
Standard
No wait
Ready Lane
Not available
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2. How are you crossing?
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You cross at Puerto Palomas Border Crossing, by car, in , daytime (5 am to 10 pm).
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Slowest day
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Source: CBP reported wait. Not door-to-door time.
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