National Immigration Institute (INM) Commissioner Francisco Garduno takes a tour to supervise the facilities of the new stations for migrant's provisional stay at the Zaragoza-Ysleta international bridge, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, May 16, 2023. REUTERS /Jose Luis Gonzalez 

National Immigration Institute (INM) Commissioner Francisco Garduno takes a tour to supervise the facilities of the new stations for migrant's provisional stay at the Zaragoza-Ysleta international bridge, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, May 16, 2023. REUTERS /Jose Luis Gonzalez 

National Immigration Institute (INM) Commissioner Francisco Garduno takes a tour to supervise the facilities of the new stations for migrant's provisional stay at the Zaragoza-Ysleta international bridge, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, May 16, 2023. REUTERS /Jose Luis Gonzalez 

Over time, more migrants from more places began arriving at the border. 

Water flows through an irrigation canal after water was released from Elephant Butte Dam in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, as seen from Arrey, New Mexico, U.S., May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months, allowing for crop irrigation and recreational activities until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

The sky is reflected in an irrigation canal next to agricultural fields after water was released from Elephant Butte Dam in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, as seen from Arrey, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months, allowing for crop irrigation and recreational activities until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows over Percha Dam in Arrey, New Mexico, U.S., May 15, 2023. After water releases at Elephant Butte Dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows down the Rio Grande after water was released from nearby Elephant Butte Dam, in Arrey, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows over Percha Dam in Arrey, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at Elephant Butte Dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

The Rio Grande flows full after water was released from Elephant Butte Dam in Truth or Consequences, as seen from Dona Ana County, New Mexico, U.S., May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months, allowing for crop irrigation and recreational activities until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Agricultural fields remain moist after a rain and the start of irrigation season after water was released from Elephant Butte Dam in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, as seen from Arrey, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months, allowing for crop irrigation and recreational activities until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows over Percha Dam in Arrey, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at Elephant Butte Dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Clouds reflect on the Rio Grande after water was released from nearby Elephant Butte Dam, in Arrey, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows over Percha Dam in Arrey, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at Elephant Butte Dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Clouds reflect on the Rio Grande after water was released from nearby Elephant Butte Dam, in Arrey, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows over Percha Dam in Arrey, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at Elephant Butte Dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water is released from Percha Dam in Arrey, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water is released at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water is released from Percha Dam in Arrey, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water is released at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water is released from Elephant Butte Dam in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months, allowing for crop irrigation and recreational activities until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Lines are exposed showing water levels of the past on an island in Elephant Butte Lake, which is a reservoir that is fed by the Rio Grande, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

A marina floats on Elephant Butte Lake, which is a reservoir that is fed by the Rio Grande, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Elephant Butte Dam holds back the Rio Grande River, as water is released downstream in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. Though the dam has received a lot of water from the Rocky Mountains this year, it is still far below its capacity. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

An aerial view of Elephant Butte Lake, which is a reservoir that is fed by the Rio Grande, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water is released from Elephant Butte Dam in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, U.S. May 15, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico fills back up for a few months, allowing for crop irrigation and recreational activities until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows through the Mesilla Dam after a water release from Elephant Butte Dam, which is 85 miles north, and causes the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico to fill back up for a few months until it dries again, in Mesilla, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows through the Mesilla Dam after a water release from Elephant Butte Dam, which is 85 miles north, and causes the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico to fill back up for a few months until it dries again, in Mesilla, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Albert Borunda, 54, Hydrotech and Irrigation Specialist for Elephant Butte Irrigation District, opens a door on the Mesilla Dam to allow water to pass through to El Paso, Texas, during a release from Elephant Butte Dam about 80 miles north, which causes the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico to fill back up for a few months until it dries again, in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Albert Borunda, 54, Hydrotech and Irrigation Specialist for Elephant Butte Irrigation District, opens a door on the Mesilla Dam to allow water to pass through to El Paso, Texas, during a release from Elephant Butte Dam about 80 miles north, which causes the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico to fill back up for a few months until it dries again, in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Migrants stand near the Rio Bravo river after crossing the border to, request asylum in the United States, as a member of the Texas Army National Guard stands guard to inhibit migrants crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

Migrants seeking asylum walk to return to Mexico from the United States, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

Migrants seeking asylum cross the Rio Bravo river to return to Mexico from the United States, after members of the Texas Army National Guard extend razor wire to inhibit migrants from crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

A young migrant, traveling alone from Guatemala, stands near the Rio Bravo river after crossing the border, to request asylum in the United States, as members of the Texas Army National Guard extend razor wire to inhibit migrants crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

Migrants seeking asylum cross the Rio Bravo river to return to Mexico from the United States, after members of the Texas Army National Guard extend razor wire to inhibit migrants crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

A young migrant, traveling alone from Guatemala, stands near the Rio Bravo river after crossing the border, to request asylum in the United States, as members of the Texas Army National Guard extend razor wire to inhibit migrants crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

Migrants stand near the Rio Bravo river after crossing the border to, request asylum in the United States, as a member of the Texas Army National Guard stands guard to inhibit migrants crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

Migrants stand near the Rio Bravo river after crossing the border, to request asylum in the United States, as members of the Texas Army National Guard extended razor wire to inhibit migrants from crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

Members of the Texas Army National Guard extend razor wire to inhibit migrants from crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

Members of the Texas Army National Guard extend razor wire to inhibit migrants from crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

Migrants are seen near the Rio Bravo river after crossing the border to request asylum in the United States, as members of the Texas Army National Guard stand guard to inhibit migrants crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

Migrants stand near the Rio Bravo river after crossing the border, to request asylum in the United States, as members of the Texas Army National Guard stand guard to inhibit migrant crossing, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez 

Water flows towards the Mesilla Dam after a water release from Elephant Butte Dam, which is 85 miles north, and causes the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico to fill back up for a few months until it dries again, in Mesilla, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows towards the Mesilla Dam after a water release from Elephant Butte Dam, which is 85 miles north, and causes the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico to fill back up for a few months until it dries again, in Mesilla, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows towards the Mesilla Dam after a water release from Elephant Butte Dam, which is 85 miles north, and causes the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico to fill back up for a few months until it dries again, in Mesilla, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows towards the Mesilla Dam after a water release from Elephant Butte Dam, which is 85 miles north, and causes the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico to fill back up for a few months until it dries again, in Mesilla, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows towards the Mesilla Dam after a water release from Elephant Butte Dam, which is 85 miles north, and causes the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico to fill back up for a few months until it dries again, in Mesilla, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water flows towards the Mesilla Dam after a water release from Elephant Butte Dam, which is 85 miles north, and causes the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico to fill back up for a few months until it dries again, in Mesilla, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Vincent Thacker, 4, and his brother Thomas Thacker, 6, watch water creep over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after a controlled release from Elephant Butte Dam about 80 miles north, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Jose Chacon, 15, and his sister Camilla Zamora, 7, stand on the banks of the Rio Grande river after the water release that was making its way from Elephant Butte Dam over the dry bed of it after months of not seeing water in it, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande river in southern New Mexico fills back up for the summer months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water creeps over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after a release from Elephant Butte Dam about 80 miles north, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Vincent Thacker, 4, and his brother Thomas Thacker, 6, watch water creep over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after a controlled release from Elephant Butte Dam about 80 miles north, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Shawn Salley, 41, points at the river while his friends look on after a release of water on the Rio Grande river, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water creeps over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after a release from Elephant Butte Dam about 80 miles north, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Water creeps over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after a release from Elephant Butte Dam about 80 miles north, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Frances Schumacher, 68, and her grandson John Schumacher, 8, wait for the water release that was making its way from Elephant Butte Dam over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after months of not seeing water in it, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande river in southern New Mexico fills back up for the summer months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Jesus Zamora, 30, his wife Elizabeth Torrez, 36, and their kids Israel Rivera, 13, Camilla Zamora, 7, and Cesar Zamora, 7, play in the sand while waiting for the water release that was making its way from Elephant Butte Dam over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after months of not seeing water in it, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande river in southern New Mexico fills back up for the summer months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Tyrell Thacker, 41, plays with his son Vincent Thacker, 4, as his other son Thomas Thacker, 6, sits on his shoulders while waiting for the water release that was making its way from Elephant Butte Dam over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after months of not seeing water in it, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande river in southern New Mexico fills back up for the summer months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Cesar Zamora, 3, is pictured neck deep in the sand while his sister Camilla Zamora, 7, runs past him as they wait for the water release that was making its way from Elephant Butte Dam over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after months of not seeing water in it, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande river in southern New Mexico fills back up for the summer months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Tyrell Thacker, 41, looks out at the river with his son Vincent Thacker, 4, as his other son Thomas Thacker, 6, sits on his shoulders while waiting for the water release that was making its way from Elephant Butte Dam over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after months of not seeing water in it, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande river in southern New Mexico fills back up for the summer months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Brothers Jose Chacon, 15, and Israel Rivera, 13, bury their little brother Cesar Zamora, 3, in the sand while waiting for the water release that was making its way from Elephant Butte Dam over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after months of not seeing water in it, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande river in southern New Mexico fills back up for the summer months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje 

Frances Schumacher, 68, sits next to her grandson John Schumacher, 8, while waiting for the water release that was making its way from Elephant Butte Dam over the dry bed of the Rio Grande river after months of not seeing water in it, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S. May 13, 2023. After water releases at the dam, the Rio Grande river in southern New Mexico fills back up for the summer months until it dries again. REUTERS/Paul Ratje