Local NewsNew Mexico Legislature’s Science, Technology and Telecommunications Committee will meet in Deming and Columbus Sept 24-25th
(Deming) – The New Mexico Legislature’s Science, Technology and Telecommunications Committee will meet Sept. 24-25 in Deming and Columbus. State Representative Candie Sweetser (D-Deming) serves as vice-chair of the committee. The Sept. 24 meeting will start at 9 a.m. at the Andres Z. Silva Conference Center with local officials welcoming lawmakers to the community, followed by a project-status update from the state Department of Information Technology presented by Acting Secretary Estevan Lujan. Lawmakers will tour the algae farm west of Columbus where Omega 3 fatty acids are being harvested for human and animal feed supplements. They also plan to visit the new international port of entry being built south of Columbus. Other agenda topics tentatively include science and technology needs for a global minerals’ development firm, an update on the New Mexico State University Sunspot Consortium, education for careers in aquaponic farming, developments in cloud computing for public agencies and cybersecurity, and cross-walking data bases to increase efficiency for driver's license renewals. All sessions are open to the public, and there will be a public comment period. Check the Legislature’s website (www.nmlegis.gov) for the full agenda. Professional Baseball is coming to Deming (Deming) – The Border Professional Baseball League will open its inaugural season in March of 2019 with the first two franchises being placed in Deming and Lordsburg. Deming resident Art Arrey will be heading the Deming operation, and Angel Saenz will be in charge of the Lordsburg franchise. Organizers say two more teams will be named soon to get the six-week professional league up-and-running. A media release said the league will be conducting tryouts on Saturday, Sept. 29th, at the Wildcat baseball field. Registration begins at 9 a.m., and participants can expect four to six hours of testing and playing as league and team representatives put players through drills and live-game competition. The cost to participate in the tryouts is $40. Director of Operations John Guy from Casa Grande, AZ, said the teams will be drawing players from across the nation and internationally, as well as from the local geographical area. Activities Planned at the Columbus Library (Deming) – The Columbus Village Library has several activities planned over the next few weeks. On Wednesday, Sept. 26th, there will be a Papel Picado Workshop open to all ages. It will be offered at 10 a.m. and again at 5 p.m., and supplies will be furnished. The monthly trash pick-up will be Saturday, Sept. 29th, from 8-9 a.m. Anyone interested in participating should meet at the library at 8 a.m. Refreshments will be provided following the trash pick-up. Wednesday, Oct. 10th, there will be a Paper Marigolds Workshop for ages 8 and up. Participants will learn how to make flower decorations. It will be offered at 10 a.m. and again at 5 p.m. Supplies will be furnished. And the library will provide space to display Ofrendas – or memorials – for Dia de Los Muertos. Ofrendas may be set up any time Oct. 23rd through the 27th, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will remain on display through Nov. 5th. The Columbus Village Library is located at 112 W. Broadway. Call 575-531-2612 for more information. Crime Report (Deming) – Here’s the area crime report: A criminal summons was issued for Adelaida Corral, age 62, for battery… Mathew Wilderman, age 31, was arrested for interference with officers, and on two District Court warrants – both for failure to appear… Anthony Terry, age 45, of Surprise, AZ, was arrested on an equipment violation… Bryan Reed, age 20, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation… Moises Lopez, age 33, was arrested on a District Court arrest warrant… Manuel Gonzalez, age 45, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Antoinette Reyes, age 29, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Hector Flores, Jr., age 32, was cited for unauthorized burning… Bianca Snyder, age 22, was cited for two counts of unvaccinated animal, and two counts of dog at large… and a 16-year-old boy was cited for public affray. Also, a compressor and a roll of metal fencing, with a combined value of $1,650, were taken from a location off Van Buren Rd SW… a vacuum cleaner and cash, with a combined value of $400, were taken from a business off E. Spruce… tools, a hitch, and clothing, with a combined value of nearly $400, were taken from a pickup parked off J-Street… a window valued at $100 was broken on a residence off E. Broadway in Columbus; a battery valued at $100 was taken during the break-in… and a counterfeit $100 bill was discovered at a business off Hwy 418 SW. Luna County Broadcasting
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Deming Radio Weather Steve Hamilton Saturday: Sunny. High: Near 80. Wind: SE 5 to 15. Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Low: Mid 50s. Sunday: Sunny. High: Lower 80s. Wind: NE 5 to 15. Monday: Sunny. High: Upper 80s. State Weather: Fair weather to start the weekend for western and southwestern NM, but a different story for the east, with a back-door cold front causing some clouds, and maybe a little light rain or drizzle through Friday. Central and western New Mexico will see warming temperatures, lowering humidity, mostly sunny skies, and perhaps a couple showers near the high terrain by afternoon. High pressure will rebuild over the region Saturday through Monday with very pleasant weather. Free Deliveries to Columbus, NM
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