Local NewsPearson is Out as Luna County Manager
(Deming) – The Luna County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to terminate County Manager Ira Pearson’s contract. Pearson has been on paid administrative leave since early August when he and three other county employees had criminal charges filed on them. In the criminal case that prompted the termination, New Mexico State Police officials found that Pearson, Luna County Maintenance Director William (Billy) Ruiz, Luna County Maintenance Supervisor Elliott Orosco and Maintenance employee Jose Contreras allegedly were involved in using a Luna County credit card to purchase $845 worth of plumbing supplies to be used in Pearson’s private Luna County home in August 2017. Pearson was charged with making or permitting a false public voucher, tampering with evidence, and two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony. Orozco resigned prior to charges being filed. Ruiz and Contreras remain on paid administrative leave. Pearson has been the Luna County manager since June of 2016. Assistant County Manager Glory Juarez was appointed Acting County Manager at Tuesday’s commission meeting. Labor Hearing Here Friday (Deming) – Representatives of the New Mexico Public Employee Labor Relations Board will hold a hearing at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19th, at the District Court building at 855 S. Platinum St. in Deming. The hearing is part of the ongoing dispute between the Deming Public School District and National Education Association-Deming regarding collective bargaining of the union. The hearing is open to the public. Pancho’s Car Show is Saturday in Columbus (Deming) – The Friends of Pancho Villa State Park will host the 13th Annual Pancho’s Car Show at the park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 20th, with vintage to late model show cars, motorcycles and choppers. Park Manager John Read said this is an opportunity to see some of the finest show cars and motorcycles in the southwest while enjoying music, food and drink, and the unique history and heritage at Pancho Villa State Park. Trophies will be awarded in 15 categories including best hot rod, best antique car, best 4X4, best VW, best work in progress, and best motorcycle. A $100 cash prize and a trophy will be awarded to the “Best of Show” vehicle. Those interested in registering a show vehicle should call the park at 575-531-2711 or download a registration form by logging on to www.PanchoVillaStateParkFriendsGroup.org. Pancho Villa State Park is located in the village of Columbus, 30 miles south of Deming at the intersection of Highways 9 and 11. Crime Report (Deming) – Here’s the area crime report: Delilah Casillas, age 45, was arrested for aggravated battery against a household member, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, and tampering with evidence… Santana Casillas, age 22, was arrested for aggravated battery against a household member, and tampering with evidence… Shaun Plant, age 33, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation… James Blackham, age 52, was arrested on two Magistrate warrants – both for failure to pay fines… Ashley Alford, age 27, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Autumn Reed, age 27, was arrested on a Grant County warrant for failure to appear… Desmond Quiroz, age 18, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Angel Cuevas, age 18, was cited for dog at large… and a 16-year-old boy was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. Luna County Broadcasting
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KDEM-FM LIVE AUDIO Local Deming Weather
Deming Radio Weather Steve Hamilton Today: Partly sunny. High: Mid 60s. Wind: E 10 to 20 gusting to 25. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low: Upper 40s. Wind: E 10 to 20 gusting to 25. Saturday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. High: Mid 60s. Wind: SE 10 to 20 gusting to 25. Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy. Low: Lower 50s. Gusty wind. Sunday: A few showers possible. Mostly cloudy and breezy. High: Near 60. State Weather: Cool and moist conditions again today, but with much less wind except for the western highlands and the southwest deserts, as the upper level low pressure system has moved northeast to over Utah. Numerous showers will persist across eastern New Mexico through this evening before gradually diminishing. The low pressure system will move across Colorado during the day, and push a weak cold front into New Mexico, which will bring a drier airmass with mostly sunny conditions through Saturday. Moisture will increase over the state Sunday into Monday, resulting in a return of clouds and precipitation chances as a Pacific trough comes in from the west. Precipitation chances will peak next Tuesday and Wednesday as the Pacific trough moves overhead. Free Deliveries to Columbus, NM
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