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DEMING - Deming and Luna County officials announced Monday that the number of persons currently being housed in Deming that are awaiting transportation to host families across the U.S. has reached close to the 700 mark.
Interim Assistant County Manager Chris Brice said that nearly 700 mostly Central Americans, have been processed, granted temporary asylum in the U.S. and are awaiting transportation to host families across the nation. Brice said they are currently housed in temporary shelters at the Southwestern New Mexico State Fairgrounds and an airport hangar. Although the outflow of persons was not as fast as the inflow, arrangements were being made so migrants do not stay in Deming for an extended period. Brice confirmed that volunteers were still needed at the shelter – particularly Spanish speaking volunteers. Organizers say the more volunteers they have, the faster migrants are processed and moved on to their destinations. Officials told Deming Radio News that the persons at the temporary shelter are not being detained, and are free to leave if they choose to. On the official Facebook page Deming Luna Operations, officials said that, “We all understand there are many differing opinions on this controversial subject, but please understand that we are doing what we feel is in the best interest of our citizens. Your town and county has stepped up and responded to an event that none of us asked for, but was thrust upon us. The long term resolution to this is at the State and Federal level. Please know that we are working day and night to resolve this in the most humane and compassionate way for everyone involved.” Commission Meets Thursday Discussing Emergency Shelter
(Deming) – The Luna County Commissioners will meet in special session Tuesday.
The commission will discuss budget increases, and participation in the PNM Solar Direct program. Also on the agenda is a report from County Manager David McSherry regarding the Joint Luna County/Deming Emergency Shelter set up at the Southwestern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, and a hangar at the airport. According to the agenda, McSherry will brief the Commissioners on funding, operation, organization and emergency procurement authorization at the shelter. After the meeting the Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss a limited personnel matter for hiring, promoting, demoting, and/or assigning of specific personnel related to the emergency asylee releases onto our community and the operation of the joint Luna County/Deming Emergency Shelter. The meeting is set to begin at 9 Tuesday morning in the commission chambers, located on the third floor of the courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. Local Crime Report
DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
Ricardo Barela Garcia, age 42, arrested for kidnapping, battery against a household member and abandonment or abuse of a child… Martin Lee Myers, age 39, of Socorro, was arrested on three Santa Fe Magistrate court warrants for possession of a controlled substance… Claudia Alverez, age 51, arrested on a Dona Ana County Magistrate warrant for DWI… Adam Chacon, age 29, of Las Cruces, was arrested for aggravated fleeing from law enforcement, driving with a suspended revoked license, a District court warrant for failure to appear and a Magistrate court warrant for failure to pay fines… Gabriela Rodriguez, age 22, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Angel Daniel Lucero, age 20, arrested for reckless driving and unlawful use of a license… Abraham Estrada, age 22, arrested for DUI… Cameron Tharp, age 28, arrested on three District court warrants for probation violations… Andres Eduardo Duran, age 21, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear and on a Dona Ana county warrant for failure to appear… Luis Escalante, age 34, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for charges… Sharity Rose Acosta, age 35, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Edgard Perez, age 26, arrested for DUI… Luis Diaz, age 23, arrested for DUI and improper lane change… Erasmo Granillo, age 22, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for harassment… Michael Gonzales, age 24, arrested on a U.S. Marshals federal warrant for probation violations… An I-phone valued at $800 was reported stolen from a residence on East Elm… Luggage a backpack and miscellaneous clothing valued at $400 was reported taken from a residence on North Gold… criminal damage to property was reported on South Whittier after $50 in damage was reported to the skirting of a mobile home… Officials responded to a residential structure fire on James street no loss damage estimate was available… and a fire involving a camper trailer valued at $3000 was reported in Columbus on Jesus Carreon street. |
Local Deming WeatherDeming Radio Weather Steve Hamilton
Tonight: Mostly clear and windy. Low: 40. Wind: W 25 to 35, gusting to near 50.
Tuesday: Sunny and windy with blowing dust possible. High: Mid 70s. Wind: SW 25 to 35 gusting to 45. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Continued windy. Low: Upper 40s. Occasional wind gusts to 45 mph. Wednesday: Sunny and gusty. High: Close to 80. Wind: SW 15 to 25 gusting to 30. State Weather: An active weather pattern still expected through much of the week. There will be rain, mountain snow, thunderstorms, which could be strong to severe near the TX border, lots of wind and cool temperatures. The first storm will impact us today into Tuesday, while the second one interacts with NM Wednesday into Thursday. After that, the main jet stream flow will be to our west, providing moist southwest winds aloft and southerly winds at the surface. The main weather threat for mid-week will be a dryline on the eastern plains, with the potential for strong to severe storms each day. Very gusty wind is expected across the western highlands and the southwest deserts through Tuesday, with occasional gusts to near 50 mph. This will cause travel hazards in the form of blowing dust. Other hazards will be slick roads in the higher mountains due to potential snowfall and gusty wind. 
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