Representative Ruiz held a roundtable in Calexico to demand action on the New River's pollution. - The New River carries contaminants from Mexico into Imperial County.
- Ruiz urged federal, state, and local agencies to collaborate on cleanup. - The roundtable included EPA and International Boundary and Water Commission officials.
- Ruiz called for immediate funding and long-term solutions to protect public health. The meeting underscored the urgent need for a coordinated response to the environmental crisis.