VP Mike Pence touts USMCA in Artesia, New Mexico

Lila Mayes, from Elephant Butte, N.M., takes a photo with Vice President Mike Pence after his speech Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

People take photos with Vice President Mike Pence after his speech Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

People arrived early to hear United State's Vice President Mike Spence speak about the USMCA deal in Artesia, Wednesday August 21, 2019.

Harvey Hebison, Mobile Cargo Tank Inspector, looks out onto the crowd as he waits to hear Vice President Mike Pence speak Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

The flag at Elite Well Services is untangled by employees after it gets wrapped up by the wind before Vice President Mike Pence speaks Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Brian Walsh, President of America First, takes a video to send to President Donald Trump before Vice President Mike Pence speaks Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

People gather to hear Vice President Mike Pence speak Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

People take photos of employees untangling the American flag before Vice President Mike Pence speaks Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Two men listen to a panel discussion about the oil and gas industry in Artesia, NM, Wednesday August 21, 2019, prior to United State's Vice President Mike Pence's speech.

At a rally about the USMCA, in Artesia, NM, Wednesday August 21, 2019, United State's Vice President Mike Pence said the trade agreement would be good for America and especially good for New Mexico.

People gather to hear Vice President Mike Pence speak Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Claire Chase, Chase Energy Services, introduces Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Curtis Ellis, senior policy advisor America First Policies, from left; Ryan Flynn, executive director New Mexico oil and gas association; Raye Miller, Mayor of Artesia; Mark Veteto, President Me-Tex Oil and Gas; and Josh Jemmente, Director of Government Affairs for Holly Frontier, speak before Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

People gather to hear Vice President Mike Pence speak Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Lila Mayes and Linda Bisbee wait to hear Vice President Mike Pence speak Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Audra Brown, who is running for the Rosevelt County Congressional seat, said she attended Vice President Mike Pence's speech in Artesia, NM, Wednesday Aug. 21, 2019, to chat with New Mexico residents who are politically engaged.

Martin Saenz said he came to hear Vice President Mike Pence speak in Artesia, NM, Wednesday August 21, 2019, to hear how the city was doing.

People gather to hear Vice President Mike Pence speak Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

People gather to hear Vice President Mike Pence speak Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

People gather to hear Vice President Mike Pence speak Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

People gather to hear Vice President Mike Pence speak Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

People gather to hear Vice President Mike Pence speak Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Lila Mayes, from Elephant Butte, N.M., gets her hat signed by Vice President Mike Pence after his speech Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Vice President Mike Pence signs Lila Mayes' hat, from Elephant Butte, N.M., after his speech Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Someone in the crowd pass Vice President Mike Pence a cowboy boot to sign after he speaks Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Wilbur Ross, U.S. Commerce Secretary, attends a press conference after Vice President Mike Pence speaks Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Vice President Mike Pence speaks to the press along side Wilbur Ross, U.S. Commerce Secretary, Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.

Vice President Mike Pence speaks to the press along side Wilbur Ross, U.S. Commerce Secretary, Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Elite Well Services in Artesia, N.M.