Display runs counter to flag etiquette

By Jason Gibbs Sun-News reporter

The flags flying over Binational Avenue near the Santa Teresa Port
of Entry have stirred up controversy with some people who pass
through the area on a daily basis because the Mexican flag is higher
than the American flag. (Sun-News photo by Shari Vialpando)
SANTA TERESA - Just across from the Santa Teresa Port of
Entry, within sight of the U.S. Border Patrol building, the sand
dunes and mesquite don't pay much attention to international
borders.
But some of those who work in the area of the Verde Santa Teresa
Bi-National industrial park are very aware of the border, and what
it means to be on the northern side.
The park, which houses several facilities built to accommodate
suppliers, custom brokers and logistics companies that serve
manufacturing facilities in Jurez, flies three flags at the
entryway - those of the United States, Mexico and the state
of New Mexico.
The rub lies in the fact the American flag is flown slightly lower
than that of Mexico, Hildegard Reisencheid said.
"I don't think the Mexican flag should be flown higher than the
American flag," said the 48-year-old naturalized American. "This is
the American side and I just don't think that's right."