# New mexico migrants
The Number of Migrants Crossing the Southern Border is Likely to Set a New Record in 2023
The number of migrant encounters may set a new record in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023. According to a recent report released by Customs and Border Patrol, the number of migrant encounters is almost half of what was encountered during FY 2022.
Not All Migrants in New Mexico are Treated Well
The U.S. Department of State stated there are about 24.9 million victims who are at the receiving end of human trafficking. You would never think migrants would be part of that statistic but they are. And, some human traffickers were charged in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Migrant news is mainly in Texas but some incidents are still occurring in New Mexico
With all the news about migrants crossing into Texas and Arizona, some migrants are crossing the state that borders Texas and Arizona - New Mexico. New Mexico shares a small portion of the border with Mexico that comes out to 150 miles. Most migrants cross the Texas-Mexican border.