Local & Regional NewsGov. Lujan Grisham, Reps. Sweetser, Allison Announce Broadband Infrastructure Bill
DEMING – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Saturday announced the introduction of legislation by Representatives Candie Sweetser of Deming, and Anthony Allison of Fruitland that will leverage state broadband development funds to attract additional private investment in order to dramatically expand the state’s digital infrastructure.
HB 9 creates the Broadband Infrastructure Development Fund, enabling public agencies to enter into public-private partnerships for the development of broadband infrastructure across the state, and providing $10 million for the awarding of grants and loans to local governments. Introduced by Reps. Candie Sweetser and Anthony Allison, the legislation addresses a pervasive issue across rural New Mexico, where the vast majority of residents lack access to high-speed broadband, and specifically ensures the inclusion of tribal nations and pueblos. Lujan-Grisham said investments in broadband will be an incredible boon to rural New Mexico. Representative Sweetser said, “Broadband expansion for border and rural communities is essential for economic development, education, and security.” Representative Allison said, “It is time that we close the digital divide so that all our communities have the tools they need to thrive.” Local Crime Report
DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report:
Hidi Chavez, age 39, arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia to a minor… Antonio Flores, age 22, of Albuquerque charged with possession of a controlled substance… Ruben Garcia, age 26, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear, and possession of a controlled substance… Benny Porter, age 29, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for aggravated battery on a household member and possession of under an ounce of marijuana… Colby Dean Langley, age 41, arrested for DWI and driving with a suspended or revoked license… Aaron Kardos, age 21, arrested for DWI and possession of drug paraphernalia… George Gutierrez, age 55, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for felony breaking and entering, and possession of under an ounce of marijuana… Lindsi Zumwalt, age 35, arrested on two District court warrants for failure to appear, three Magistrate warrants for failure to appear, a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines and an El Paso County Fugitive warrant for burglary… Yvette Edwards, age 31, arrested on a Magistrate felony warrant for breaking and entering, shoplifting over $500 at Walmart, resisting evading or obstructing an officer, disorderly conduct and possession marijuana under an ounce… Brandon Baker, age 33, arrested for aggravated DWI and careless driving. Javier Garcia, age 29, arrested on a probation violation warrant… Marcus Nieto, age 19, arrested on two Magistrate warrants for failure to appear, and a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Pablo Gajon, age 34, arrested on a District court warrant for violation conditions of release and possession of drug paraphernalia… Andres Calderon, age 29, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Andres Paez, age 21, arrested on a Dona Ana warrant for failure to appear… Jimmy Kennedy, age 43, arrested on a District court warrant for violating conditions of release… Zulema, Alvarado, age 34, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Anthony Meraz, age 39, arrested for larceny of less than $250, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Shania Macias, age 22, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines, and possession of drug paraphernalia… Missael Sanchez, age 29, of Salem New Mexico, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Jessica Montoya, age 22, arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Mario Herrera, age 21, summoned into court for criminal damage to property of a household member and criminal trespassing… Sara Perales, age 31, cited for shoplifting at Walmart… Alejandro Gonzales, age 18, cited for open container, and minor allowing self to be served alcohol… Luis Gutierrez, age 18, cited for open container, and minor allowing self to be served alcohol… Antonio Arebalos, age 18, cited for open container, and minor allowing self to be served alcohol. In other reports: Fraud in the amount of $376 was reported at 5R truck stop when a bogus check was cashed… electronic equipment in the amount of $1800 was reported stolen from a residence on South Platinum… Fraud in the amount of $250 was reported at Peppers when a bogus check was written… clothing and tools with a combined value of $500 was reported stolen from a residence on South Lead Street. Mimbres Valley Feed and Western Wear
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Local Deming WeatherDeming Radio Weather Steve Hamilton
Today: Sunny. High: Upper 40s. Wind: W 10 to 20 gusting to 25.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Low: 20. Wind: W 10 to 20. Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: Mid 50s. Wind: SW 15 to 25 gusting to 30. Thursday Night: A few showers. Mostly cloudy. Low: Mid 30s. Gusty. Friday: Showers likely and windy. High: 50. Wind: S 15 to 25. Saturday: Sunny and breezy. High: Mid to upper 40s. State Weather: Warmer daytime highs are expected today across the entire state, with our winter storm moving out of the region. Readings will still fall short of normal by 10 to 20 degrees. Otherwise, mostly dry conditions are expected with just a few remnant light snow showers over northwestern to north central New Mexico. Temperatures will warm a few more degrees on Thursday, but weather conditions will begin deteriorating in far western New Mexico as another low pressure system brings an additional taste of winter. The western half of New Mexico will get a very high probability for precipitation Thursday night into Friday with hefty snow accumulations expected in the western and northern mountains. Temperatures will struggle to reach closer to seasonal averages Thursday and Friday in the far eastern plains where drier conditions are forecast. By Friday night precipitation will eventually make its way into the eastern tier of the state. 
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