LOCAL News

Fourth Luna County Death Attributed to COVID-19

8/10/2020

DEMING – New Mexico state health officials Monday announced a fourth Luna County resident has died from a COVID-19-related illness.
     The latest Luna County death was a man in his 60s who had been hospitalized.
     The total number of active cases in the county is now 178.
     Seventy-two people have completely recovered and four people have died, making the cumulative number of positive cases in Luna County 254.
     The state’s COVID-19 dashboard (https://cvprovider.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html) shows 7,144 tests have been administered in the county, with the highest age category of positives – 57 total – attributed to people in their 20s, followed by 47 people in their 30s, and 40 people in their 50s.
     Neighboring Dona Ana County had 19 new cases confirmed Monday.
     Dona Ana County now has a cumulative total of 2,466 confirmed cases, Hidalgo County has 90, and Grant County has 71.
     New Mexico’s cumulative total of confirmed cases as of Monday afternoon is 22,444, and 690 people in the state have had their deaths attributed to the virus.

PMS Offering Free COVID Testing Friday

8/10/2020

DEMING – Presbyterian Medical Services is offering free drive-through COVID-19 testing Friday morning at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church, 400 S. Ruby St.
     Anyone wanting a free test should call the Presbyterian Medical Services office at 546-4663 to set up an appointment.
     Officials said they will bill insurance if applicable, and there is a special state fund to cover those without insurance.
     There will be a limited number of walk-in tests available on a first-come, first-tested basis.
     The free testing will take place this Friday, August 14th, from 7-9 a.m.
     An informational release said the event will end promptly at 9 a.m. as a safety concern for staff who will be dressed in full personal protective equipment.
     Again, the number to call for an appointment is 546-4663.

Charter School Board Meets Tuesday

8/10/2020

DEMING – The Deming Cesar Chavez Charter High School Governance Council will meet in regular session via Zoom Tuesday evening.
     Included on the agenda is an update of COVID-19 protocol, the extended learning time calendar, a budget adjustment of $20,000 to the city of Deming, and certification of inventory and fixed assets.
     In addition, the governance council will hear updates from the school’s audit, finance, and school planning/academic committees.
     Public comment will be allowed.
     The meeting is set to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 11th.
     The meeting will be open to the public.
     An executive – or closed – session to discuss personnel matters is included in the agenda prior to adjournment of the regular meeting, and the agenda indicates action will be taken.

Local Crime Report for Monday August 10, 2020

8/10/2020

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
     Irene Trejo, age 40, was arrested for aggravated DUI… Brandon Tarango, age 21, was arrested on a Nye County, NV, fugitive complaint for pornography of a minor… a criminal summons was issued to Alfredo Armendariz, age 23, for causing criminal damage to the property of a household member and criminal trespassing at a residence… a criminal summons was issued to Adam Cordova, age 30, for interference with officers, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance, on a registration violation, and on a tail-lamp violation…
     Shannon Relyea, age 48, was arrested for disorderly conduct and interference with officers… a criminal summons was issued to Joseph Romero, age 33, of Columbus, for driving without an interlock device… Dustin Echols, age 33, of Glendale, AZ, was arrested for concealing identity and possession of drug paraphernalia… a criminal summons was issued to Yvette Edwards, age 33, for shoplifting at 5-R Travel Center…
     Santiago Saucedo, age 57, was arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to appear… Kennya Gonzales-Carrera, age 24, of Columbus, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Shannon Hawkins, age 19, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… and Anita Baeza, age 36, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear.
     Also, a calf valued at $500 was hit by a vehicle and killed on Hermanas Rd SW… a 22-caliber rifle with scope, valued at $300, was taken from a residence off S. Yucca… criminal damage estimated at $300 occurred to a wooden memorial cross off E. Poplar… a window valued at $250 was broken on a pickup truck parked off S. James… a bag containing a wallet and cash, with a combined value of over $100, was taken from a business off E. Pine… and criminal damage estimated at $100 occurred to a commercial building off W. Pear Street that was spray-painted.

Local Crime Report for Friday August 7, 2020

8/7/2020

DEMING- Here’s today’s local crime report:
     Yvette Edwards, age 33, was arrested on three 6th Judicial District Court warrants for failure to appear, shoplifting and interference with officers…  Jaime Rodriguez, age 35, was arrested on a Roosevelt County Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Tamra Mathison, age 41, arrested on a 6th Judicial District Court warrant for failure to appear…  Pablo Estevan Gajon, age 35, was arrested on two 6th Judicial District court warrants for probation violations and a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines.
     Luna County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating an attempted arson, and criminal damage to property on North Main Street in Columbus, after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the window.  Officials said that a beer bottle filled with what is believed to be kerosene, was thrown at the residential window, breaking the window but failed to ignite. The department does have a person of interest in the case.
     Farm equipment with a value of $800 was reported stolen from a residence on the Hatch Highway Northeast…  Over $19,415 in tools, and equipment was taken from the Billy the Kid Produce warehouse on Hermanas Road and State Road 418.

Deming Public Schools Releases New Mobile App

8/7/2020

DEMING - Deming Public Schools has launched the new Deming Public Schools mobile app to enhance engagement and communication outreach within the community.
The latest news and information from schools in the Deming Public Schools District is now available on smartphones and mobile devices with a new mobile app.
Deming Public Schools is expanding its communication outreach with a free mobile app that is now available in the online Apple App Store® and Google Play® app stores under Deming Public Schools.
The mobile app offers a constantly updated feed of district news and events with photos and links to the district’s website. Users can customize the app by selecting the schools they are interested in for news and updates. Users can also choose to receive push notifications to get breaking news, updates about safety and school closures. Parents, guardians and students can log into the app to access district and school information and resources, including:
• Infinite Campus
• Calendar
• School Board
• School Menus
• School Contact Information
• Transportation
• Activities and Athletics
• Jobs
• Canvas
• Clever
“We know our students are more successful in schools when parents are engaged in their learning and school activities,” said Dr. Arsenio Romero, Deming Public Schools Superintendent. “We hope the new mobile app will make it even easier for parents and community members to stay connected with our schools and the activities our students engage in every day.”
You can download this free mobile app to smart-devices at Apple App Store® and Google Play® app stores by searching for Deming Public Schools.

U.S. Border Patrol Performs Successful Emergency Rescue

8/7/2020

LORDSBURG – U.S. Border Patrol agents were involved in an emergency rescue in southwest New Mexico Wednesday August 5th.
The Missing Persons Hotline in Tucson received an emergency call for assistance from relatives of a missing and lost 26-year-old male Mexican national who had crossed into the United States. The Lordsburg Border Patrol station was notified.
Details provided by the family described an individual in extreme distress and out of food, water and experiencing severe dehydration.
Agents from Lordsburg utilizing camera technology and ATV units located the subject.
Agents provided the man with basic medical attention before transporting him to the station for further processing.
El Paso Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gloria Chavez, said, “This time of year is particularly dangerous for individuals being forced to traverse rugged terrain in remote areas by reckless smugglers routinely endangering the lives of illegal immigrants.”

Local Crime Report for Wednesday August 5, 2020

8/5/2020

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
Matthew Grove, age 43, was arrested for receiving or transferring a stolen motor vehicle, concealing identity, possession of drug paraphernalia, and on a Texas fugitive complaint for a parole violation… Jessica Bunyar, age 45, was arrested for trespassing at a business… and Antonio Cordova, age 22, who was already incarcerated in the Luna County Detention Center, was served a Grant County warrant for resisting, evading or obstructing an officer.

Search Continues for Levi Grelle

8/5/2020

DEMING – The search continues for a Deming man last seen July 24th driving west on State Road 418, or the old Lordsburg Highway.
     A New Mexico State Police report described 53-year-old Levi Neal Grelle as 5’11” tall, 230 lbs., with blue eyes and gray hair.
     He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark shirt, and driving a 1988 white-over-blue colored Ford Bronco displaying New Mexico yellow balloon license plate KZD-742
     He is listed as a missing endangered person.
     Deming Police Chief Alex Valdespino said they have called in air support in addition to the ground search of the area, but have been unsuccessful in locating Grelle or his vehicle.
     Anyone with knowledge of the whereabouts of Levi Grelle is urged to call the Deming Police Department at 546-3011 or dial 911.

MVLC, ECHS Receiving Deep Sanitation Cleaning

8/4/2020

DEMING – Deming Public School officials confirmed a case of Coronavirus in an employee.
     According to a media release issued Monday evening, an unidentified employee who works at Early College High School, located in the Mimbres Valley Learning and Special Events Center, tested positive for COVID-19.
     The media release said the district is exercising an abundance of caution and closing both Early College High School and the Mimbres Valley Learning and Special Events Center for 72 hours for a deep sanitation cleaning.
     Both facilities will reopen Thursday, August 6th.
     Anyone with questions should contact DPS at 546-8841.
     Luna County had a total of 180 active cases of Coronavirus as of Tuesday afternoon.
     Fifty-five people have completely recovered and three people have died, making the cumulative number of positive cases in Luna County 238.
     The state’s COVID-19 dashboard (https://cvprovider.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html) shows 6,645 tests have been administered in the county.

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