Local NewsMagnesium Mine Clears Another Hurdle
DEMING – The Bureau of Land Management this week issued an environmental assessment approving the Foothill Dolomite Mine Project – commonly referred to as the “magnesium mine” – after further review of the bureau’s August 2020 Decision Record.
The further review was prompted by five conservation groups who asked a federal court to set aside the BLM’s approval of the project. BLM Las Cruces District Manager William Childress said in a letter dated May 10, 2021, that the Decision Record approves American Magnesium, LLC’s plan of operations, concurs with American Magnesium’s surface use and occupancy, and determines the required financial guarantee amount for the project. The plan of operation proposes up to 40 acres of surface disturbance that includes an open pit, laydown yard, and access road to the site 12 miles southeast of Deming. The BLM’s Decision Record approves the construction, operation, and reclamation of the project on public lands. In March 2019, American Magnesium submitted a plan of operation to the BLM for its proposed dolomite quarry mine. Dolomite is a form of the mineral magnesium. Deming Duck Races Cancelled for Another Year Great American Duck Race - File photo
DEMING – The 2021 Great American Duck Races in Deming have been cancelled. Chief Quacker Joanna Costilla made the announcement Thursday, saying it was “with heavy hearts” that the committee decided to cancel the annual event which has been the trademark of Deming for over four decades. A media release cited the uncertainty of restrictions on mass gatherings as the reason for the cancellation, and said the committee was placing an emphasis on keeping the community and region safe. The event typically draws crowds from all over New Mexico and neighboring states. The 2020 duck races also were cancelled because of the pandemic. Costilla said they are looking forward to next year’s races, set for August 25-28, 2022. Local Crime Report
DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
Eric Paz, age 38, was arrested for assault, disorderly conduct, interference with officers, and entering a house without consent… Blake Schlotzhauer, age 34, was arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to appear… Daniel Grandits, age 54, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Meleni Pollock, age 27, who was already incarcerated in the Luna County Detention Center, was served a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… and Patricia Crawford, age 46, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines. Also, shots were fired late Wednesday night in an alley off S. Ninth St… and a 42-year-old Luna County woman reported a case of identity theft after learning someone filed for unemployment using her personal information. Click below for latest sales flyer from Peppers! |
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