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

     Luis Zavala-Juarez, age 23, was arrested for DUI, concealing identity, speeding, no driver’s license and no insurance… Paul Moreno, age 28, was arrested for DUI, no insurance, having an expired registration and on an improper turn driving violation.

     Juan Otero, age 18, was arrested on three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia… Luz Chavez, age 21, was arrested for battery on a peace officer, assault on a peace officer and resisting or evading an officer… Lorenzo Hernandez, age 18, was arrested on three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and resisting or evading an officer… William Godoy, age 38, of Lavine, Arizona, was arrested for resisting or evading an officer.

     Brice Diel, age 18, was arrested for reckless driving, racing, no driver’s license and on an improper lane driving violation… Hector Lopez, age 19, of Hatch, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked, no insurance and on a safety belt violation… Daniel Grandits, age 24, was arrested for resisting or evading officers, speeding and no driver’s license… Samuel Perez, age 31, was arrested for burglary and shoplifting at Wal-Mart… James Reyes, age 35, was arrested for unlawful use of a license.

     Carlos Vigil, age 32, was arrested on a District Court warrant for contempt of court and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Bobby Marquez, age 33, of Bayard, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation… Jesus Rivera, age 40, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines and on a Grant County warrant for failure to appear… Grisel Flores, age 29, of Silver City, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Cesareo Gallegos, age 35, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Rosendo Jurado, age 31, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Pamela Long, age 47, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… James Polluck, age 28, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Peter Paulos, age 49, of Las Cruces, was arrested on an Eddy County warrant for failure to appear.

     Cynthia Rodriguez, age 32, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Frankie Torres, age 20, was cited for trespassing and accessory to a crime… and a 17-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy were charged with two counts of shoplifting – one as The Shoe Department and one at Wal-Mart – and resisting or evading officers.



 
 
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Farmers’ Market Meeting Tuesday    5/20/13    11:37a

(Deming) – Deming MainStreet is sponsoring a Farmers’ Market beginning next month.

     Organizers are inviting anyone interested in a local Farmers’ Market to attend the next planning meeting, set for this Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Deming Conference Center, located at 119 East Pine.

     Reportedly, the planning committee members are looking for input on vendor needs for a profitable venture, including fees and space sizes.

     Initial plans call for the markets to be held on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings, beginning June 15th and continuing through the end of the growing season.

     Again, the next planning meeting will be this Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the Deming Conference Center, located at 119 East Pine.  Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.



 
 
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(Deming) – A Deming police detective has been promoted to captain.

     Detective Sergeant Bobby Orosco was promoted to patrol captain effective Monday.

     Orosco fills the position vacated by Brandon Gigante, who was promoted to police chief in March.

     Orosco has 15 years of law enforcement experience, including eight years with the Deming Police Department.  He also worked for the Dona Ana County Sheriff’s Department.

     Gigante said Orosco’s promotion opens a detective sergeant’s position, which will be advertised internally.



 
 
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GLENWOOD, N.M. (AP) — Gila National Forest officials say another portion of the popular Catwalk National Recreation Trail is expected to open soon.

Forest employees are replacing an additional quarter mile of the trail and hope to have the work done by Memorial Day.

Glenwood District Ranger Pat Morrison says the U.S. Forest Service recognizes the importance of the trail to local residents and tourists.

Last May, the Catwalk and Whitewater Picnic Area were closed due to public safety concerns that stemmed from the massive Whitewater-Baldy Fire, which grew to be the largest fire in New Mexico's recorded history.

It wasn't until October that a portion of the Catwalk was opened.

Officials say that during rain events, it will be necessary to temporarily close the opened portions of the trail due to potential flash flooding.


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

     Jesus Rivera, age 40, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines and on a Grant County warrant for failure to appear… Matthew Wilderman, age 26, was arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to appear… and Jessica Aguirre, age 21, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines.

     Also… a 1994 Chevrolet pickup valued at $4,000 was taken from a location off Talkalai Road… numerous rifles, shotguns and handguns, along with several boxes of ammunition and reloading equipment, with a combined value of $3,400, were taken from a residence off Bond Road Southwest… a handgun valued at over $600 was taken from a residence off East Birch… a medicine cabinet was taken from a residence off Calle Ricardo… and a brick wall located off West Mesquite was damaged.



 
 
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(Deming) – The Seamless Summer Lunch Program through the Deming Public Schools begins June 3rd.

     DPS Student Nutrition Director Ginger Jones said the lunches, funded by the USDA, are free of charge to all youth between 1-18 years of age.

     Lunches will be served at area parks and schools from June 3rd-July 26th, 2013, with the exception of Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, because of the Independence Day holiday observance.

     Anyone with questions on the Deming Public Schools Seamless Summer Lunch Program may contact Jones at 546-2522 or by mail at 1001 South Diamond, Deming, 88030.

     Again, summer lunches will begin being served on Monday, June 3rd.



 
 
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(Deming) – The Luna County Commissioners will meet in special session Monday.

     According to the legal notice, the meeting will be a work session to discuss the 2013-2014 preliminary budget.

     The commissioners also will hear a presentation by Deming City Administrator Rick McInturff on solid waste issues.

The special session is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Monday in the commission chambers, located on the third floor of the Luna County Courthouse.

     The meeting is open to the public.


 
 
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(Deming) – The Deming School Board will meet in special session Monday.

     According to the legal notice, the meeting will be a work session to review the Deming Public Schools Facilities Master Plan.

     No official action will be taken.

The special session is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Monday in the board room of the Emmett Shockley Administration Building, 400 Cody Road.

     The meeting is open to the public.



 
 
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(Deming) – A Union Pacific train car derailed in downtown Deming Friday morning.

     The car derailed at the overpass of North Gold Street.

     It was not immediately known what caused the derailment, and Union Pacific officials were working with Deming Police Department officials to secure the scene safely.

     Traffic was not detoured because officials determined there was not an immediate threat to traffic on North Gold Street.



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

     Deanna Bennett, age 42, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for three counts of trafficking in methamphetamine… Jennifer Juarez, age 32, was arrested for abandonment or abuse of a child… Penny Flores, age 26, was arrested on an Adult Probation and Parole Office warrant for a probation violation… Cash Latham, age 20, was cited for battery… and a 16-year-old boy was cited for battery.