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New Border Wall Construction Begins In New Mexico

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A new border wall is going up in New Mexico.

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It will replace 20 miles of existing barriers.

The new wall meets tougher standards set by the Department of Homeland Security.

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Construction is set to cost $73.3 million.

This comes after President Donald Trump criticized Mexico of doing nothing to stop illegal immigrants from entering the U.S.

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