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Local Crime Report for Wednesday January 20, 2021

1/20/2021

DEMNG – Here’s today’s local crime report:
     Raymond Guess, age 39, was arrested on a fugitive complaint warrant from Foulton County Indiana for failure to appear…   Rafael Gomez, age 26, was arrested on a felony fugitive complaint warrant from Adams County Colorado for sexual assault, assault, strangulation and false imprisonment.
     Paul Zembower, age 44, was summoned into court for felony shoplifting over $500 of items from Walmart.   Ramon Franco, age 21, was arrested for battery on a peace officer, resisting evading or obstructing an officer and criminal trespassing.
    Finally, a 58-year-old Deming woman reported her social security number was being illegally used in Miami Florida.

Local Crime Report for Tuesday January 19, 2021

1/19/2021

DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report:
Gilbert Andrew Villegas, age 33, of Las Cruces, NM was arrested for aggravated DWI – 3rd offense, and refused to submit to testing, reckless driving and driving with a suspended or revoked license… Justin Hull, age 41, was arrested for DWI… Ben Ross, age 51, of Utah, was arrested for DWI… Jason Sparks, age 44, was arrested for receiving stolen property… Brandon Kibe, age 37, was arrested for criminal trespassing… Jose Madrid, age 51, was arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Jackelyn Perris, age 51, arrested on a Socorro County Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines, and shoplifting at Walmart… Scott Cusick, age 52, was arrested for battery on a household member… Marcus Lopez, age 20, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Anthony Jaeb, age 64, was arrested on a San Miguel County Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Carmen Regalado, age 51, was arrested on a Luna County no-bond warrant for failure to appear… Mario Hernandez, age 28, was arrested on a Magistrate court warrant for stalking and disorderly conduct… Shyenne Pierro, age 24, arrested on a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to appear… David Garcia, age 20, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for battery on a peace officer.
Over $4500 in cash and jewelry was reported taken from a residence on South Santa Fe Street… Criminal damage to property occurred at the Living Word Church on South Gold after a front window was broken, damage was estimated at $800 to the window. A mirror, and windshield wiper valued at $172 was damaged on a vehicle parked on South Shelly.’

I-10, Mile Marker 49, Deming Area Road Work This Week

1/18/2021

DEMING – The New Mexico Department of Transportation has announced road work will be done on Interstate 10 between Deming and Lordsburg this week.
Local Contractor Kimo Constructors, will be continuing bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction on NM 146 that’s the “Hatchita Bridge” at I-10 milepost 49.
The bridge is closed and a detour will be in place on the frontage road.
The Separ exit 42 and frontage road at the Quincy exit 55 on the I-10 eastbound passing lane is also closed but now the westbound lanes are open.
The construction hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday; lane closures and traffic control will remain in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continue to be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area.
Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect.
For more information log onto www.nmroads.com or call 511.

Cowboys for Trump Leader Arrested over US Capitol Riot

1/18/2021

FILE - In this March 12, 2019, file photo, Cowboys for Trump leader and Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin, center, talks with Republican New Mexico state Rep. Candy Ezzell of Roswell, N.M., at a protest against gun control and pro-abortion rights legislation outside the New Mexico State Capitol, in Santa Fe, N.M. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee, File)

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico county official and founder of the group Cowboys for Trump who had vowed to return to Washington after last week’s riot at the U.S. Capitol to place a flag on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk has been arrested Sunday by the FBI.

Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was arrested on charges of illegally entering the U.S. Capitol.

According to court documents, Griffin told investigators that he was “caught up” in the crowd, which pushed its way through the barricades and entered the restricted area of the U.S. Capitol, but he said he did not enter the building and instead remained on the U.S. Capitol steps.

A video posted to Griffin’s personal Facebook page shows Griffin in the restricted areas, according to the affidavit.

Griffin did not immediately respond to phone or text messages seeking comment.

On Thursday, Griffin, said he planned to travel with firearms to Washington, D.C., for Biden’s inauguration.

“I’m gonna be there on Jan. 20 ... and I’m gonna take a stand for our country and for our freedoms,” Griffin said during a meeting of the Otero County Board of Commissioners.

“I’m gonna leave either tonight or tomorrow. I’ve got a .357 Henry Big Boy rifle lever action that I’ve got in the trunk of my car and I’ve got a .357 single action revolver, the Colt Ruger Vaquero that I’ll have underneath the front seat on my right side and I will embrace my Second Amendment,” he said.

Associated Press journalist Morgan Lee contributed to this report.

Sam Baca Passes Away

1/17/2021

Sam D. Baca, 75, longtime Deming resident, mayor and businessman peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Holy Family Catholic Church from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The rosary will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM, officiated by Fr. Ron Machado. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM celebrated by Fr. Prakasham Babu and Fr. Ron Machado, followed by concluding services and interment with military honors at Mt. View Cemetery. Due to capacity restrictions, church services will be live streamed. To view additional details about Sam D. Baca’s Services, including any available live streams:
https://my.gather.app/remember/sam-d-baca
Sam was born February 15, 1945 in Faywood, NM to Eduardo and Elena Dominguez Baca. He attended the Cobre School system continued his education at Western New Mexico University. He served in the United States Army and after being discharged he went to the California College of Mortuary Science in Los Angeles, California graduating in 1970. His dedication to funeral service brought about the purchase of Wheeler Mortuary in 1975, followed by the establishment of Baca’s Heather Funeral Home in Lordsburg, NM, Baca’s Funeral Chapel in Silver City, NM and Baca’s Funeral Chapel in Las Cruces, NM; along with New Mexico Granite and Marble Company and Mimbres Crematory.
He served as Mayor of Deming for 20 years, was a past board member of Deming Public Schools, the New Mexico Board of Funeral Service and was very active with the Community Development Block Grant program for our local area.
On October 13, 1983 he became an advisory director for First New Mexico Bank and was appointed a full director on March 14, 1985, for a total of 36 years on the board.
He was proud to serve on the board of the Help in Healing Foundation at the Village at Mayo Clinic.
He was a dedicated Catholic and had a lifelong dream of refurbishing his childhood church in San Jose, NM. Along with the help of former parishioners, family members and friends he was instrumental in accomplishing his dream.
He is survived by his brother, Fernando “Buddy” Baca of Deming, numerous nieces and nephews and professional family. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo and Elena Baca; sisters Clara and Nora; and brothers Adan, Ramon, and Julian.
Pallbearers will be Paul Baca, “Coach” Sandoval, Tony Saenz, Max Eddings, Jesse Valencia, and Ricardo Molina. Honorary pallbearers are his fellow Directors from First New Mexico Bank: G.G. Gore, Dr. John Lundy, Teresa Molina, Richard Patterson, Jakub Sherman, and Gary Shiflett, along with close colleague John Strand and very good friend Olivina Ortiz.
In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to Help in Healing Home Foundation at the Village at Mayo clinic, 5811 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix AZ. 85254.
Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory.

DPS Offering Online Enrichment Classes

1/15/2021

DEMING – Deming Public Schools Instruction Division is now offering online enrichment classes after school for interested students.
A media release said some of the classes being offered include:
• Tutoring
• Literacy
• STEM – or Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
• College and Career Readiness
• Civic Leadership
• Fine Arts
• Health and Wellness
• Music Education
• Social-Emotional Learning
Parents and students should contact their school for more information on the after-school enrichment programs.

Luna County’s 49th Resident Dies with COVID

1/15/2021

DEMING – Luna County had three more residents die with COVID Thursday, bringing the county’s loss to 49 people.
     New Mexico state health officials described the persons as a female in her 60s who had been hospitalized, a female in her 80s who was a resident of BeeHive Homes of Deming, and a male in his 80s who had underlying conditions.
     The state also reported Luna County had 28 additional COVID-19 cases Thursday.
     The state’s COVID-19 dashboard (https://cvprovider.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html) shows the total number of active cases in the county is now 768.
     The state is reporting 1,771 people have completely recovered and 49 people have died, making the cumulative number of positive cases in Luna County 2,588.
     The dashboard also shows 25,798 tests have been administered in the county.

Luna County’s 46th Resident Dies with COVID

1/14/2021

DEMING – Luna County had another resident die with COVID Wednesday, bring the county’s loss to 46 people.
     New Mexico state health officials described the person as a male in his 70s who was hospitalized, had underlying conditions, and was a resident of Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home.
     The state also reported Luna County had 28 additional COVID-19 cases Wednesday.
     The state’s COVID-19 dashboard (https://cvprovider.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html) shows the total number of active cases in the county is now 761.
     The state is reporting 1,753 people have completely recovered and 46 people have died, making the cumulative number of positive cases in Luna County 2,560.
     The dashboard also shows 25,611 tests have been administered in the county.

Marshall Memorial Library Partially Reopening

1/14/2021

DEMING – Marshall Memorial Library in Deming will be partially reopening next week.
     Director Lucas Marsh said the library, at 110 S. Diamond Ave., will be open for computer usage by appointment only beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19th.
     Appointments can be made by calling 546-9202.
     Marsh said persons wishing to use the library’s computers must have a library card, and cards will be issued to Deming residents with a valid picture ID and proof of residency, such as mail showing a name and address.
     Also, any fines owed the library must be paid in full.
     Marsh said only the individual with the appointment may enter the building, although an assistant may be permitted if needed.
     Masks must be worn at all times, and the restrooms are closed to the public.
     The library will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays.

Local Crime Report for Thursday January 14, 2021

1/14/2021

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
Lindsi Zumwalt, age 37, was arrested for interference with officers and on a District Court warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation… Bianca Rincon, age 28, was charged with interference with officers… Pablo Espinoza, age 23, was arrested on two District Court warrants for failure to comply with conditions of probation… and John Cadet, age 25, of El Paso, TX, was arrested on a Dona Ana County warrant and a Lincoln County warrant – both for failure to appear.
Also, $2,500 in damage was reported to a steel gate off Carlota Rd SE… and a Deming woman reported fraud after discovering her debit card was being used for unauthorized video game purchases.

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