LOCAL News

Deming Police Identify Weekend Homicide Victim

3/2/2021

DEMING – Deming police have released the name of the 24-year old Deming man who was shot and killed over the weekend.
Deming Police Captain Clint Hogan told Deming Radio news that 24-year old Irvin Villalva was shot multiple times and died from his injuries at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.
The shooting occurred on West Pine Street across from the Sunoco gas station on Saturday evening at around 11:30 and the Villalva died early Sunday morning.
Hogan said that the case is still under investigation by the Deming Police Department and if anyone has information on the case please call the Deming Police Department at 546-3011 or call Crime Stoppers at 546-7800 and remain anonymous.

Senior Center to Hold Public Hearing

3/2/2021

DEMING – The Deming Luna County Senior Center will be having a virtual public hearing Friday March 5th at 10am.
     According to a media release, the hearing is an opportunity for the public to voice concerns about what the Center can do, and what is needed in the community.
     The community has been affected one way or another by the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the center plans for the future, they are requesting public input.
     The Senior Services virtual public hearing will be held Friday, March 5th, from 10 - 11am.
     To attend the meeting virtually, follow the instructions:
Meet.google.com/dgr-bisj-xhv or call 1-609-483-6132 – Pin 850727 718# .

US 180 Virtual Public Meeting

3/1/2021

NMDOT

DEMING - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is conducting an engineering and environmental study that will consider roadway improvements to a 38-mile section of US 180 located generally between the communities of Bayard and Deming.
How can you learn more and be involved?

· NMDOT will host a project website and online public meeting to provide information regarding the study purpose, public survey results, and alternatives considered, as well as an opportunity to provide comments on the alternatives developed. The NMDOT is hosting this public meeting virtually, using Zoom, due to current health considerations and restrictions due to COVID-19.
To learn more about this project: · Visit the project website at http://www.engage-parametrix.com/us180. Materials will be available online after February 24, 2021.
Attend the virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 4, 2021, 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

· Click on the virtual public meeting at https://engage-parametrix.com/us180/
Participate by phone: 1.669.900.6833
Meeting ID: 994 8990 0993
Meeting passcode: 036421

To request accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, to request a translator or do not have web access and would a printed copy of the material, please call Tyler Pennington at 505.288.7518, no later than March 1, 2021.

Contact Arthur J. (“A.J.”) Romero at 575.202.3340 or arthurj.romero@state.nm.us with any questions.

To provide comments:
· Public comments will be accepted through Thursday, March 18, 2021. Submit comments via the project website, email, or postal mail to: Tyler Pennington, c/o Parametrix, 9600 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113, tpennington@parametrix.com.

Deming Police investigate Weekend Homicide

3/1/2021

DEMING – A 24-year old Deming male was shot and killed over the weekend.
Deming Police Captain Clint Hogan told Deming Radio news that the male victim was shot multiple times and died from his injuries.
The shooting occurred on West Pine Street across from the Sunoco gas station on Saturday evening at around 11:30 and the victim died early Sunday morning.
Hogan said that the case is still under investigation by the Deming Police Department and if anyone has information on the case please call the Deming Police Department at 546-3011 or call Crime Stoppers at 546-7800 and remain anonymous.

In other crime news over the weekend: Paula Luera, age 39, was arrested on a Probation and Parole warrant for probation violations.. Justin Hull, age, 42, was arrested on a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to appear.
$300 in criminal damage to property occurred to 2006 Hyundai after its rear window was broken… Clothing with a value of $300 was stolen from a vehicle parked on South Pearl.

Local Crime Report for Friday February 26, 2021

2/26/2021

DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report:
Gary Kavanaugh, of Las Cruces, NM, age 38, was summoned into court for battery on a household member… Jayroy Jones, age 42, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines and charged with possession of a controlled substance, marijuana… Ricardo Garco, age 45, arrested on a probation and parole warrant for violating conditions of probation and parole... Cody Jones, age 45, arrested for possession of a controlled substance possession prohibited…
Eric Meraz, age 35, arrested on Magistrate warrant for failure to appear and charged with possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia…Patrick McCullum, age 44, arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Leonel Ramos, age 55, was arrested on a Grant County warrant for failure to appear… Javier Calderon, age 43, was arrested on a Deming Municipal court warrant for failure to pay fines… Ann Schroder, age 39, was arrested for possession of controlled substances… Chazell Sith, age 37, was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license, no proof of insurance and no evidence of registration… Geraldo Chavez, age 21, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for two counts of burglary and interference with officers… John Paiz, age 50, was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Lorena Porras, age 33, was arrested for DWI, driving with a suspended or revoked license, open container, no insurance and no proof of registration.

Governor Signs Abortion Bill, Luna County Senator Responds

2/26/2021

Sen. Crystal Diamond, R represents Luna County

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday signed a bill repealing a long-dormant New Mexico abortion ban, delivering a victory to advocates who had pushed for years to scrap the law that criminalized abortion in most circumstances.
The Democratic governor, who said last year New Mexico’s abortion ban would be “gone” as soon as there were enough votes in the Senate to pass a repeal measure, described the bill’s passage as a triumph over misinformation and fear-mongering.
The Albuquerque Journal is reporting that the bill signed by the governor, Senate Bill 10, passed the Senate via a 25-17 vote on Feb. 11 and then cleared the House on a 40-30 vote about a week later.
It triggered passionate debate among lawmakers over female autonomy, unborn children and legal protections for medical providers.
Sen. Crystal Diamond, R representing Luna County, said the bill’s passage was a win for abortion providers – not for women.
Diamond said, “With the stroke of her pen, the governor has weakened standards of care for women, stripped conscience protections for medical professionals and given the abortion industry unchecked power to operate under the radar in our state.”
But supporters pushed back against the claim, pointing out other medical conscience protections in state and federal law will remain in place. In addition, advocates that lobbied for the abortion ban to be removed from the state’s books over the last four years described the targeted statute as a remnant of a more sexist era.
“Repealing antiquated laws to reflect the time and space we live in now was long overdue,” said Nicole Martin, a co-founder of Indigenous Women Rising, a progressive group that worked with other groups to rally support for the repeal legislation.

Deming High Planning for Graduation & Commencement Speaker

2/24/2021

DEMING – Deming High School is moving forward with planning this year’s graduation for the class of 2021. As this gets underway, the district is awaiting word from the New Mexico Public Education Department regarding options that are available for the Deming District.
Also, seniors are reminded that voting for the commencement speaker for the graduation ceremonies will take place Tuesday March 2nd during second hour.
All senior should have received a link to the voting ballot via their school email. Any seniors who are having problems with their email account should contact the technology department at Deming High School as soon as possible at 546-2678.

Keep Luna County Beautiful Announces a Contest

2/24/2021

DEMING – Due to the current pandemic, Luna County has suffered the loss of traditional events such as the Great American Clean-up and Toss no mas.    That has led to an influx in the amount of trash and litter piling up on our roadways, streets and scenic landscapes.
Keep Luna County Beautiful is now issuing a challenge to the community to get involved. Any group (5 or less – using social distancing) can choose an area in need of a clean up and adopt it for a day.
Trash bags and gloves will be provided at the courthouse Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm.
The group with the highest volume of picked up trash will be eligible to win a prize.
For more information call Joe Padilla, Keep Luna County Beautiful Administrator at 543-6625.

Leo G. Watts

2/22/2021

Leo G. Watts age 91 went to be with our Lord and his loving wife Angela on February 17, 2021 of natural causes. He was born in Charles City, Iowa to Leo and Mabel Watts. He married Angela L. Leuenberger on April 13, 1953.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday afternoon, February 24, 2021 at 1 o’clock at Mountain View Cemetery. Deacon Art Gutierrez will officiate. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory. Masks and social distancing are required due to COVID 19 restrictions.

He grew up, married and raised his family with his wife in Iowa before retiring. He was active in the Boy Scouts and Knights of Columbus, he enjoyed camping, shooting pool and playing cards. In 1998, he moved to Deming, New Mexico. Where he was a volunteer fireman and volunteered at the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. He also took up the sport of golf, desert style. At the time of his passing, he was the oldest living member of the New Mexico Knights of Columbus.

Dad always loved traveling both for work and travel. He received multiple certificates of recognition during his 25-year career.

Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Angela and sister, Beverly of New Hampton, Iowa. He is survived by his 4 children, Steve, Michael, Cindy (Tim Smith) and Dale (Kelly). He had multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

We all love and will miss him.

Thank you's go out to the staff of Ambercare Hospice and Beehive Homes of Deming.

Donations may be made in Leo's memory to the Mimbres Luna Museum 301 S. Silver Ave. Deming, New Mexico 88030.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Luis Arturo Alarcon

2/22/2021

Luis Arturo Alarcon, 31, longtime Deming resident passed away Wednesday February 17, 2021 in Albuquerque.

Visitation will begin at 9 o’clock noon Thursday, February 25, 2021 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited at 10 o’clock by Irma Jaurequi. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Tom Smith will officiate. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, 25% of the capacity of the church will be allowed, must wear a mask and social distancing will apply.

Luis Arturo was born December 20, 1989 in Denver, Colorado to Maria Elena Pando and Rodolfo Alarcon. He was a communicant of the Catholic Church and recently was employed in Albuquerque. Luis Arturo was a very hardworking person, working in the farming industry and was a man of all trades. His one passion was tractors, he had a great love for his family and was a great father to his children.

He is survived by his parents, Rodolfo and Maria Elena Alarcon of the home; 2 sons, Kevin Alarcon of Deming, Luis Arturo Alarcon Jr. of Farmington; 2 daughters, Yaritza and Kenya Alarcon both of Deming; brother, Rodolfo Alarcon Jr. his wife Deida of Mexico; mothers of his children, Breeze Adame and Reina Carrazco; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

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