Local & Regional NewsLuna County to Consider Second Amendment Sanctuary Status
DEMING - The Luna County Commissioners will be meeting in Special Session Friday afternoon at 2.
According to the legal notice, the purpose of the meeting is for the commissioners to discuss and possibly approve resolution 19-13 that would recognize Second Amendment Rights in Luna County. Luna County Sheriff Kelly Gannaway, posted on his Facebook page saying that he was aware of other counties in the state that are passing resolutions to make their counties a second amendment sanctuary county. Sheriff Gannaway said he had asked the Luna County Commissioners to take a look at the resolutions. The Luna County Commissioners will be having a special meeting Friday February 22, 2019 at 2 PM at the Luna County courthouse to vote on resolution 19-13 to make Luna county a second amendment sanctuary county. Again, the commission meeting is set to begin at 2 p.m. Friday in the commission chambers, located on the third floor of the Luna County Courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. Luna County Commission Narrows Search for Manager
DEMING – After an expanded and nationwide search, 105 applicants applied for the open position of Luna County Manager.
According to Glory Juarez, Interim County Manager, the search was designed to attract a broad and diverse pool of applicants. The pool included applicants from both the public and private sector with varying levels of experience and education. The Commissioners reviewed the applicants and narrowed the field to the top 10 candidates, looking for the necessary intelligence, skills, education and experience to perform the job and demonstrate a record of honesty, integrity, innovation and leadership. On Wednesday, the Commission chose to initially interview 6 applicants from the top 10 list. The six applicants interviewed were: William “Eric” Christensen, a veteran of the US Army who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Economics, and an MBA with experience as the County Administrator of Kittson County Minnesota; Bryon Hollister, a veteran of the US Army and a college educated entrepreneur who also served in the U.S. Marshall’s Service prior to retiring; Edward “Eddie” Johnson, who holds degrees in Urban Planning, Homeland Security and Strategic Intelligence and a veteran of the US Army who currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Administration for the Maricopa County, AZ Attorny’s Office; Tyler Massey, who served as the Chief Deputy Assessor for Hidalgo County prior to being elected as the Treasurer and has served on the Board of Directors for both New Mexico Counties and the National Association of Counties; David McSherry, a life-long Deming resident, school board member and Engineer, business owner, farmer and rancher with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science and about to complete a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering; And Mike Shalati, who earned degrees in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering before obtaining an MBA and served as County Manager of Union County, NC before becoming an independent consultant for public entities. Juarez said the Commissioners are committed to investing the time and energy dedicated by the importance of the position of stewardship of Luna County Government. Three applicants were interviews Wednesday, with the rest scheduled to be interviewed Friday, and a decision possibly announced next week. Local Crime Report
DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report:
Eric Meraz, age 34, arrested for fraudulently obtaining services… Hector Flores, age 32, arrested for battery against a household member and trespassing… Manuel Salinas, age 34, arrested for two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia… Emily Renteria, age 22, arrested on a Magistrate court warrant for failure to pay fines… Gabriela Rodriguez, age 22, arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Aaron Landra, age 36, arrested on a District court warrant for failure to appear. Mimbres Valley Feed and Western Wear
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Local Deming WeatherDeming Radio Weather Steve Hamilton
Today: Scattered rain and snow showers this morning, with minor accumulation possible. Snow will change to rain by mid-morning, with showers into the afternoon. High: Upper 40s. Wind: S 15 to 25 gusting to 30.
Tonight: Scattered snow showers with a little accumulation possible (under 1 inch). Low: Mid 20s. Wind: W 15 to 25 gusting to 35. Saturday: Sunny and gusty. High: Upper 40s. Wind: W 10 to 20 gusting to 30. Saturday Night: Mostly clear and cold. Low: Lower 20s. Sunday: Sunny and warmer. High: Mid 50s. Breezy. State Weather: Our latest storm will move across AZ and NM today and tonight. Moisture will be on the increase with snow in the west spreading to central areas late tonight. Snow will continue in the west today, with mixed rain and snow in central and east central areas. Strong winds will buffet portions of the northeast today. Any rain will turn to snow Friday night and shift east. Snow will linger in the northeast Saturday morning. High winds will be possible late Friday night and Saturday across the southeast quarter of our forecast area. Southwest flow aloft will favor the Southwest, Jemez and San Juan/Tusas west slopes where we could see two feet or even more. Lesser amounts will fall over lower elevations. Significant snow will also fall over much of the Rio Grande Valley, central and south central mountains and adjacent east slopes for Friday night. Snow will linger in the northeast Saturday otherwise it will be dry. And the dry weather will continue Sunday through much of next week with a warming trend. Cold fronts could slow the warming process later in the week in the northeast. 
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