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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.

Deming Public Schools Announce Technical Issues with Canvas

8/4/2020

DEMING – Deming school officials announced Tuesday that technical issues with the implementation of Canvas have caused the postponement of previously scheduled second-hour canvas conferences.
     Canvas is a course management system selected by Deming Public Schools to support the district’s online learning and teaching initiatives.
     A media release said Deming High students will not be able to log in to Canvas for their originally scheduled conferences, but a revised schedule has been issued.
     Now, seniors will have their second-hour Homeroom Support via Canvas conference on Monday, August 10th, from 1-2 p.m., followed by the juniors’ conference from 2-3 p.m.
     Sophomores will have their conference on Tuesday, August 11th, from 1-2 p.m., followed by freshmen from 2-3 p.m.

Local Crime Report for Tuesday August 4, 2020

8/4/2020

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
Antonio Porras, age 28, was arrested for DUI, driving while license was suspended or revoked, no insurance, a registration violation, and on an improper-turn driving violation… Joshua Prior, age 26, was arrested for aggravated battery on a household member… and Alfredo Armendariz, age 23, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for battery against a household member and theft of a credit card.
Also, a 2000 Ford pickup and 39-foot enclosed trailer, both bearing Kansas plates and with a combined value of $20,500, were stolen from a motel off E. Pine Street… and two equipment batteries, with a combined value of nearly $400, were taken from a location near W. Second and Peru Mill Rd.

Deming Public Schools Confirms First Employee COVID-19 Positive

8/3/2020

DEMING – Deming Public Schools has confirmed a case of Coronavirus in an employee.
According to a media release, The Deming Public School District has confirmed an unidentified employee tested positive for COVID-19.
The employee works at Early College High School, located in the Mimbres Valley Learning Center.
The media release also states that it is with an abundance of caution the district will be closing both facilities for 72 hours for a deep sanitation cleaning.
Both facilities will reopen on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
If you feel you have any symptoms of COVID-19 or if you have been at either facility, please contact the Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline at 1-855-600-3453.
If you have any concerns, please call the district at (575) 546-8841.

Romero Appointed to Racial Justice Council

8/3/2020

Dr. Arsenio Romero

DEMING – Deming’s school superintendent has been appointed to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Governor’s Council for Racial Justice.
     Dr. Arsenio Romero is one of 24 members appointed to the central advisory group tasked with counseling Lujan Grisham’s administration and monitoring state institutions in an effort to hold them accountable for taking action to end systemic racism and ensure all persons receive fair and equal treatment and opportunities.
     The governor announced her intent to create the council in the wake of peaceful protests around the globe following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Floyd, a Black man, died while a white police officer pinned him to the ground with a knee to his neck while investigating a non-violent crime.
     Applications for the council were open to the general public.
     A media release said the selected members represent a diverse group of New Mexicans from across the state, ranging in age, race and ethnicity, with a wide variety of expertise and focuses.
     Romero was the only member appointed from Luna County.

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