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State Police Investigate Officer Involved Shooting by the Deming Police Department

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Deming, NM - On July 14, 2020, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested by the Deming Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting. State Police agents learned that on July 14, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., the Deming Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance on Maple Street in Deming, NM. 
     Julio Jaramillo (28) of Deming, NM left his residence on Maple Street and walked along South Grand Avenue where he encountered an individual outside talking on the phone. Jaramillo asked to borrow the man’s phone and displayed a pistol. The man gave Jaramillo his phone and Jaramillo started walking towards Amigo’s Mexican Food Inc., on East Poplar Street. As officers from Deming Police Department arrived on the scene, Jaramillo concealed himself between two freight trucks at Amigo’s Mexican Food Inc.   
     Officers set up a perimeter, and immediately gave commands to Jaramillo to drop the weapon. Jaramillo ignored the commands and fired at officers. Four Deming Police Officers fired their department-issued weapons striking Jaramillo. 
     Jaramillo was treated by officers on the scene until emergency medical personnel arrived. Jaramillo was transported to Mimbres Memorial Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The officers and other victims were uninjured.  Many details of this incident are still under investigation including the details of the encounter that led up to the shooting and the details of the shooting. 
     The identities of the officers involved in this incident will not be released until interviews are complete.  For inquiries into the officers’ duty status please contact the Deming Police Department. This investigation remains active and is being led by the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau. Upon completion of the investigation, this case will be given to the district attorney’s office for review. When more information is available it will be released.

Deming HS Collecting Laptops Thursday and Friday  

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DEMING – Deming High School officials will be collecting any remaining school-issued laptop computers from students this Thursday and Friday.
     A media release said it is imperative laptops be returned in order for the Technology Department to update computers for the upcoming school year. The updates are required for the online learning programs to work properly through the school network.
     Laptops will be collected Thursday, July 16th, and Friday, July 17th, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
     Students should drive through the drop-off zone in front of the high school, pull to the front door, remain in their vehicle, and hand the laptop to designated staff.
     Also, school officials announced there will be no laptop fees collected for Deming High School students for the 2020-2021 school year.
     They anticipate fees being reinstated for the 2021-2022 school year.
     Additionally, there will be no course fees assessed for the fall semester for any classes at all schools.
     Officials will reevaluate in the spring to determine if fees will be collected then.
     Contact finance@demingps.org with any questions.

Local Crime Report - Wednesday

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DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report:
Steve Pearce, age 55, was arrested on a Magistrate court arrest warrant for aggravated assault against a household member, battery against a household member, violating an order of protection.  Alexandra Altamirano, age 25, was arrested for battery against a household member… Nick Palumbo, age 58, was arrested on a Adult probation and parole warrant for violating conditions of his probation…  Demond Turner, age 42, was arrested for battery against a household member, criminal damage to property of a household member and assault against a household member…  Rhonda Miller, age 34, arrested on a 6th Judicial District court warrant for probation violations. 

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As stay-at-home practices continue during the COVID-19 pandemic, local radio stations are providing listeners with a valuable connection to the community and to each other even when self-isolating. Stations across the country are not only leading the charge for collecting money and donations for relief funds, but they are also giving their audiences the support and connection they need to maintain their mental health.
     Many stations are using their airtime to feature local businesses through advertisements. Businesses that are still open for delivery or curbside pickup or to highlight nonprofits working to provide relief to community members, all services that can help people keep their lives running smoothly.
     Local radio stations are fulfilling not just the physical needs of their listeners, but their social and emotional needs, too.
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Local Deming Radio Weather
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Today: Mostly sunny, but an isolated afternoon thunderstorm is possible. High: 101.  Wind: NW 10 to 15 gusting to 20. (Rain chance 20%)

Tonight: An evening thunderstorm possible (20%) and then partly cloudy. Low: 70. Wind: S 5 to 15.

Friday: Mostly sunny. High: 95 to 100. Wind: NE 5 to 15.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy. A shower or thunderstorm possible in the evening. Low: Upper 60s.

Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot. Isolated late-day thunderstorms. High: Near 100.

State Weather:
Another round of showers and storms will impact NM Thursday midday into Thursday night. Thursday's thunderstorms will favor the west, central and northeast, as a weak mid level low pressure system moves around a strong high to the east. Not as many severe thunderstorms are expected for the northeastern counties this afternoon. Hot again today, especially for the Pecos Valley, and the southwest deserts with highs in the lower 100s, and breezy.