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Galaxiduck to Reign Over
GADR as Queen 

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DEMING – “Galaxiduck” – otherwise known as Analisse Gomez – will reign over the 40th Annual Great American Duck Race festivities as Duck Queen.
     “Galaxiduck” was selected as the top fowl royalty by a panel of judges before a packed house of onlookers Thursday night during the Mizkan America Duck Royalty Pageant at the Mimbres Valley Learning and Special Events Center.
     Duck Queen runner-up was a duet of “Astro Duck” and “Galaxy Duck” – also known as Josiah Lopez and Jilliana Marrufo.
     The winner in the “Just Hatched” category from infant to age one was “Little Miss Ducky” – or Jayleen Avila. Selah Chavez, or “Selah Astro Duck,” was the runner-up.
     “Andromeduck” – or Anabelle Gomez – won the “Little Waddler” competition for ages 2-4. Luna Balencia, or “Super Nova Duck,” was the runner-up.
     The winner of the “Downey Duckling” category for ages 5-8 was “Duckstroid” – otherwise known as Ethan Gomez. Leo Balencia as “Space Jam Ducky” was the runner-up.
     And “Sassy Duck” – also known as Cristal Enriquez – won the “Darling Duckling” competition for ages 9-12. The runner up in that category was Lesli Barraza as “Lesli Darling Duck Tail.”

Valdez Charged with Injuring PD Officer 

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DEMING – A Deming man is facing multiple charges in connection to two collisions Thursday night, including one that injured a Deming Police Department officer.
     Police Capt. Louis Tavizon said 30-year-old Juan Valdez has been charged with DWI involving great bodily harm by vehicle, aggravated battery on a peace officer, aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement officer, leaving the scene of an accident, improper equipment, no insurance, and on a lighted-lamps violation.
     Tavizon said Valdez, who was driving a 1996 Ford two-door truck, intentionally rammed a police unit driven by Officer Garret Gifford because Gifford had been pursuing Valdez for an earlier hit-and-run that occurred near Cody and Walnut.
     Tavizon said Gifford was transported to the hospital with head, neck and back injuries following the collision, which occurred when Valdez spun his truck around on State Road 11 and deliberately drove into Gifford’s unit.
     Valdez was arrested by Officer Joshua Mooridian a short while later.

Candidate Declaration Day is Tuesday    

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DEMING – Anyone interested in running for a seat on the Deming Public School Board or the Deming Soil and Water Conservation District Board must file a declaration of candidacy Tuesday.     The non-partisan offices will be on the November 5th election ballot as part of the state’s recent election reform measures.
     Four school board positions are up for election: Districts Three, Four and Five, which would normally be up this cycle, and District One, currently held by Patricia “Tris” McSherry, who was appointed in May of 2018 to the position made vacant with the resignation of Ron Wolfe and who is required to run for the position in the next election.
     The District Three seat is currently held by Matt Robinson, the District Four seat is currently held by Bayne Anderson, and the District Five seat is currently held by Sophia Cruz.
     Three Deming Soil and Water Conservation District Board seats are up for election as well. Districts One and Two must be land owners, and District Five is an at-large position.
     The District One seat is currently held by Rick Holdridge, the District Two seat is currently held by Dianna Peterson, and the District Five seat is currently held by Seth Hyatt.
     Again, declarations of candidacy and a sworn statement of intent to run for Deming Public School Board or Deming Soil and Water Conservation Board must be filed with the Luna County Clerk's office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27th.
     The Luna County Clerk’s office is located on the first floor of the Luna County Courthouse, 700 S. Silver Ave.

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GADR Promises Weekend of Fun    

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DEMING – This weekend’s 40th Annual Great American Duck Race featuring a “Racing Through the Stars” theme promises family entertainment, lots of fun and something for everyone.
    Live duck racing and entertainment get underway at noon at McKinley Duck Downs and Courthouse Park.
     And running all day will be the Duck Mart at Courthouse Park, the carnival on Poplar Street, and the slow-pitch tournament at the Hooten Sports Complex.
     The hot air balloon mass ascension is set for 7 a.m. again, weather permitting, the Great American Washers Tournament begins at 10 a.m.,
     The duck racing eliminations leading to the final race will begin at 3 p.m.
     More information and a complete schedule is available at www.demingduckrace.com.

Deming Radio Weather - Steve Hamilton

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Saturday: Sunny. High: Mid 90s. Wind: NW 10 to 20.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Low: Upper 60s.

Sunday: Sunny and hot. High: Upper 90s. Wind: W 10 to 20 gusting to 25.

State Weather:
Saturday, a few showers and storms may hold out over Catron and Lincoln counties, but the remainder of the state is looking dry. Near record to record breaking heat is still forecast for the weekend and Monday before a couple of cold fronts impact eastern and central New Mexico. One front is scheduled to affect the eastern plains Monday evening, then push into the central valleys during the overnight. Not much precipitation is expected. A second front, possibly as soon as Wednesday night, looks to bring more showers and thunderstorms.