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Deming High School Class of 2020 Finally get their Day

DEMING – The Deming School District will be fulfilling a promise made to the graduating class of 2020. By celebrating their accomplishments with their graduation ceremony after it was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
     DPS staff and the community are invited to the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 on Friday, July 30th at 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Football Stadium. The graduation ceremony will be streamed live on the CATS Network. The link is available on the DPS web page demingps.org, and also our web page at demingradio.com (https://www.youtube.com/c/CATSNetwork )
     Gates open to Memorial Football Field. Will open at 5:45 p.m.
     Social distancing regulations will be followed to the greatest extent possible. Masks will not be required if the ceremony takes place outdoors.
     The following items will not be allowed in the stadium or on the field: • Strollers • Balloons • Air horns/noise makers • Large signs • Fatheads • Weapons of any kind • No food or outside drinks • Water will be available for sale at the concession stands.
     INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE: Bad weather is always a concern in July during our monsoon season. If bad weather occurs, we will move the ceremony to the Deming High School Gym.
     If this happens, graduation participants will be limited to 4 guests due to the COVID-19 safe practices and the seating capacity of the gym. The bad weather determination will be made by 6:00 pm and will broadcast the decision on our website www.demingps.org and social media pages. Masks will be required for unvaccinated people if the ceremony takes place indoors. If you have any questions, contact DHS at (575) 546-2678.

Columbus Woman Killed in Rollover Crash

DEMING - New Mexico State Police report that on July 22nd at about 7:30 a.m., they received a report of a one vehicle fatal rollover crash on Carzalia Loop off of State Road 9 west of Columbus.
     The Deming Headlight is reporting that the investigation indicates a 2009 Chevy Impala was driven by Rubi Hernandez, age 19, going south on Carzalia Loop.
The vehicle left the roadway and rolled.  Hernandez was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.  She was pronounced dead by the Office of the Medical Investigator.
     Reports indicate alcohol was not a factor in the crash, and seatbelts were not properly utilized.  Speed appears to be the contributing factor in the crash.
     The crash remains under investigation by the New Mexico State Police.

Orosco Selected to DPS School Board

DEMING - The Deming Public Schools Board of Education appointed Robert (Bobby) Orosco, Jr., to fill the District 5 Board position that was vacated by Kenneth Teague, Jr.
   Orosco will serve the remainder of the respective term, and will be subject to election on November 2, 2021. “The Board is excited to welcome Mr. Orosco as our newest member, as he brings with him experience both in law enforcement and in serving our district and community as a whole,” said Amy Hernandez, President of the Deming Public Schools Board of Education. “His expertise will be a tremendous benefit to Deming Public Schools.” Orosco is the former City of Deming Chief of Police, where he retired in 2019 with over twenty years of law enforcement service.
   During his time as Chief of Police, Orosco collaborated with Deming Public Schools on several projects, including placing School Resource Officers in schools. After graduating from Deming High School in 1996, Orosco continued his education by attaining a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice along with a Master of Business Administration.
   Orosco is well acquainted with giving back to our community, which is evident by his service as a board member to Luna County Cancer Support, since 2013. “I want to thank the Deming Public Schools Board of Education for the opportunity to serve as District 5 School Board member.” said Robert (Bobby) Orosco, Jr. “I look forward to helping a great team of educators, administrators, and staff continue to provide for the students of Deming Public Schools”.
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Local Crime Report

DEMING – Here’s today’s crime report:
Rudy Munoz, age 60, was arrested for shooting at a dwelling or occupied building or from a motor vehicle causing great bodily harm, possession of a firearm by a felon and tampering with evidence… Michael Perez, age 42, was arrested for battery against a household member… Vanessa Flores, age 52, was arrested on a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Christopher Bilbao, age 35, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation and on another Magistrate warrant for failure to appear.

Local Deming Radio Weather
- Steve Hamilton

Today: Mostly sunny, but scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Near 90. Wind: SE 10 to 20 gusting to 25.

Tonight: A few evening thunderstorms possible. Partly cloudy. Mid 60s. Wind: NE 10 to 20.

Friday: Mostly sunny. Lower 90s. Wind: SE 10 to 20.

Saturday: Mostly sunny. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Lower 90s.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Lower 90s.

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Rounds of showers and thunderstorms will be possible each afternoon and evening through next week. Storms will focus across the western and central areas of the state this week, with lesser coverage towards the end of the work week. Thunderstorms will increase again early next week, as a backdoor front brings in additional moisture. Locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding will be possible through early next week.

Steve Hamilton
AMS/NWA Meteorologist

Local Fishing Report:

Trees Lake: Fishing for largemouth bass was good when using Senko worms and shiny spinners. Fishing for catfish was good when using stink bait, nightcrawler worms, beef liver and hotdogs.