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Corral Back in Deming to Face Murder Charge  
(Deming) – A Deming man wanted in connection with the murder of another Deming man has been returned to New Mexico to face charges.

     Luna County Sheriff’s Captain Jose Martinez said 41-year old Hector Corral was extradited to New Mexico this week after being arrested by U.S. Marshals’ officers on Friday, July 6th, in Bowling Green, KY.
     Corral was booked into the Luna County Detention Center Wednesday on an open count of murder and tampering with evidence in the death of 37-year-old Manuel Oscar Chavez of Deming.
      Chavez died June 18th from a single gunshot wound to the torso following an altercation at a residence in the 1400 block of O’Kelley Road.
     A nationwide warrant was issued for Corral the following week.
     Martinez said it was believed Corral may have family in Kentucky, which led investigators to look there.
 

Salsa Festival to Feature Salsa Sprint
(Deming) – The Luna County Salsa Festival set for the last weekend in July is featuring a Salsa Sprint.

     Organizers said the “New Mexico No. 9” 5K run will begin Saturday, July 28th, at 8 a.m. at Courthouse Park.
     There also will be a “Habanero Hustle” two-mile walk and a “Jalapeno Popper” one-mile kids’ run.
     Cost for the adult events will be $35 per person, and $10 for the kids’ run.
     Registration includes a t-shirt, goodie bag, and brunch, and there will be cash prizes for the top male and female.
     St. Clair Winery will pay half of the registration fee if particpants register by July 20th.
     Contact Megan at 546-9324 ext. 14 or by email at mpardue@swwines.com for more information.
     Entry forms are available on Facebook under Luna County Salsa Festival 2018.


Deming City Offices to Close Tuesday    
(Deming) – Deming city offices will be closed Tuesday, July 24th, for a mandatory employee training. Also, certain services will not be available on that day.

     A closure notice indicated there will be a modified poly-cart trash pickup schedule, so residents with poly-carts should set their carts out as usual Tuesday.
     Commercial trash pickup will run on the regular schedule Tuesday, but there will be no residential dumpster pickup.
     The transfer station on Highway 549 and the Butterfield regional landfill will be closed Tuesday.
     And the Motor Vehicle Department office in Deming will be closed Tuesday.
     Emergency services will not be affected.
     Regular business hours and operations will resume Wednesday, July 25th. 


Crime Report    
(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:

     Anthony Cordova, age 32, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, on a District Court warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation, and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Amanda Dominguez, age 34, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for forgery… Michael Valenzuela, age 38, was arrested for interference with officers and trespassing… Crystal Husman, age 36, was arrested for trespassing at a business… Timothy Baeza, age 27, was arrested for having alcohol in a public place… and Francisco Ramirez, age 30, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines.
     Also, a 22-caliber rifle and scope, with a combined value of $500, were taken from a location off Alfideo Rd.



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Today: Mostly sunny. High: Upper 90s. Wind: NW 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight: A few clouds. Low: Near 70. Wind: SW 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny. High: Upper 90s. Wind: NW 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Low: Near 70.
Sunday: Sunny and hot. High: 100. Wind: NW 5 to 15 mph.
Monday: Sunny and hot. High: Low 100s.

State Weather:
The center of very strong upper level high pressure over southern Colorado will move to west Texas today, and then slowly westward across New Mexico Saturday and Sunday. This weather pattern will bring hot temperatures to the region through Sunday with record high temperatures possible across the eastern plains. Showers and thunderstorms will develop each afternoon in the higher terrain of western and northern New Mexico. A strong cold front will move in from the east with cooler temperatures by Monday, through Wednesday with increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms.

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