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Pet of the Week - DAGSHIP Rescue - Romeo

10/20/2020

This week we would like to introduce you to Romeo!

This is Romeo, he is looking for his Juliet! He is quite the charmer with his handsome looks and sweet personality, everyone’s dream! Romeo is about 3 years old, is neutered, current on all his shots, and microchipped. He is one cool little dude.
As Pet of the Week, Romeo can be adopted for only $35 which includes everything and all paperwork. If you decide to foster Romeo…the trial period is free!

To visit Romeo, stop by DAGSHIP Rescue at 1755 Domingo Road SW or call 575-313-0626.

Visit with Romeo…. because he’s Deming Radio’s pet of the week.

Local Crime Report for Monday October 19, 2020

10/19/2020

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
Michael Chavez, age 21, was arrested for aggravated DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and reckless driving… Henry Haynes, age 55, was arrested for DUI, speeding, no driver’s license, and on a Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court warrant for failure to appear… David Donaldson, age 35, of Keller, TX, was arrested for DUI, speeding, and on an improper-lane driving violation… Jose Trujillo, age 28, was arrested for possession of cocaine and aggravated battery against a household member…
Adrian Mora, age 27, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and battery against a household member… Victor Caballero, age 51, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for causing criminal damage to property, criminal trespassing, and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer… Robert Denmark, age 49, was arrested for battery against a household member and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Julio Rodriguez, age 31, was arrested on two counts of interference with officers… and Jose Mateos, age 21, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear and on a Dona Ana County warrant for failure to appear.

Deming City Council Meets Tuesday

10/19/2020

DEMING – The Deming City Council will meet in regular session Tuesday evening.
     The meeting will be conducted remotely and the link is available on the meeting agenda posted at www.cityofdeming.org.
     Included on the agenda are public hearings for a zoning change, two variance requests and a subdivision; a request-for-proposals for architectural services; and proclamations for Keep the Lights on Afterschool, Head Start Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Veterans Day 2020.
     The meeting is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct, 20th, and will be open to the public virtually.
     A closed session to discuss employment contracts for the appointed positions of fire chief and municipal clerk will follow the open meeting.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline is Tuesday

10/19/2020

DEMING – The deadline for voters to request an application and absentee ballot be mailed to them is Tuesday, October 20th.
     Luna County Clerk Andrea Rodriguez said the deadline was moved up by the state to ensure voters had time to receive their ballot and return it by mail.
     Voters may request a ballot be mailed to them online at www.nnmvote.org, or by completing an application in person in the Luna County Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20th.
     Completed ballots must be received in the Luna County clerk’s office by 7 p.m. on Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 3rd.
     For more information, call the Luna County clerk’s office at 546-0491.

     Also, there have been reports of people posing as voting staff, going to homes and requesting personal identification information from residents, including social security numbers.
     Rodriguez said no election official will visit someone at home unless requested, and residents are advised to never give out personal identification information.

Early Voting Now at Learning Center & Courthouse

10/18/2020

DEMING – Early voting began Saturday at the Mimbres Valley Learning and Special Events Center, 2300 E. Pine, in Deming.
     Luna County Clerk Andrea Rodriguez said the learning center will serve as an alternate early voting site continuing through Saturday, Oct. 31st.
     Luna County voters may vote early at the learning center on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Tuesdays-Fridays from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
     Voters also may vote in the Luna County Clerk’s office in the historic Luna County Courthouse, 700 S. Silver Ave., weekdays from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., and on Saturday, Oct. 31st, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
     For more information, call the Luna County clerk’s office at 546-0491.

     Local races included on the ballot are State Senate District 35, with Republican Crystal Diamond and Democrat Neomi Martinez-Parra vying for the seat.
     Republican Scott Chandler is looking to unseat Democrat Candie Sweetser for State Representative District 32.
     Luna County District 3 Commissioner Republican John Sweetser is being challenged by Democrat Ruben Javier Diaz.
     Democrat Berenda McWright and Independent Joe Padilla are running for Luna County Clerk.
     Republican Lisa Pastran and Democrat Kristie Hobbs are running for Luna County Treasurer.
     And Republican William Perkins and Democrat Jim Foy are vying for Sixth Judicial District Court Judge – Division 3.

Luna County Covid-19 Positive Tests Hit 51 Over Last Two Days

10/18/2020

DEMING – Luna County recorded 30 new positive COVID-19 tests on Friday, and an additional 21 new positive cases on Saturday, totaling 51 new cases in two days.
     The state also reported Luna County has recorded 10 COVID-19 related deaths.
Friday the state’s COVID-19 dashboard (https://cvprovider.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html) showed the total number of active cases in the county was at 315.
     The state is reported 233 people had completely recovered and ten people have died, making the cumulative number of positive cases in Luna County 558.
     The dashboard also showed 12,483 tests have been administered in the county, with the highest age category of positives – 115 – attributed to people in their 30’s followed by 108 attributed to people in their 20’s.

Luna County Remains "Red-Flagged" - Tries to Slow Local COVID-19 Cases

10/16/2020

Luna County Manager Chris Brice

DEMING – Beginning in early September, 2020, Luna County was "red flagged" by the New Mexico Department of Health based on elevated and accelerating rates of COVID-19 transmission in the community of Deming and Columbus. At that time, Luna County had 321 cases, 5 COVID-19 related deaths, a rolling average positivity rate of 8.3% and a new daily cases average of 17.1 per 100,000.
According to a press released from the County, Luna County remains a "red flagged" county with 558 cases, 10 deaths, a rolling average positivity rate of 5.7% and new daily cases average of 13.6 as of Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020.
Luna County Manager Chris Brice said, "Unless the transmission of COVID-19 in Luna County dramatically decreases, Luna County faces the possibility, if not likelihood, that our schools will remain shuttered, our businesses will again be closed down and our citizens will again be subject to stay-home orders."
The media release also stated that The following directive is intended to encourage conduct designed to combat the spread of COVID-19 by reminding the citizens of Luna County of the limitations and restrictions on public gatherings and the role of Luna County government.
The directive states that, "Luna County allows for the use of its facilities, both in the course of business and for public use, which is subject to applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, executive orders and public health orders. Use of Luna County's public facilities without the necessary application, agreement and fess or contrary to any laws, regulations, ordinances, resolutions, executive orders and public health orders is strictly prohibited and will be shut-down by Luna County officials, with the assistance of law enforcement when necessary. "
New Mexico Gov Michelle Lujan Grisham has limited gatherings to five people or less, reduced hotel capacities and a set 10 p.m. closing time for restaurants.

Luna County Covid-19 Positive Tests Set New Single Day Record

10/16/2020

DEMING – Luna County recorded 30 new positive COVID-19 tests on Friday.
     The state also reported Luna County has recorded 10 COVID-19 related deaths.
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 315.
     The state is reporting 233 people have completely recovered and ten people have died, making the cumulative number of positive cases in Luna County 558.
     The dashboard also shows 12,483 tests have been administered in the county, with the highest age category of positives – 115 – attributed to people in their 30’s followed by 108 attributed to people in their 20’s.

Deming Public Schools is Going GREEN!

10/16/2020

DEMING - Starting in the 20-21 school year, DPS is implementing a paperless environment to ensure safety and public health due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student report cards are accessible on the Infinite Campus portal (Campus Parent). You can pull a printable version of your child’s report card at any time after a grading period ends, by clicking on “Documents” in the black index OR you can view your child’s in-progress and posted grades at any time by clicking on the “Grades” tab within you Campus Parent account on the black index.
Campus Parent provides detailed and real-time information about: • your students schedule • attendance • grades • assignments • fees/payments • academic planner and progress (high school students) • to do lists • school calendar • reports • District/School Notices.
The portal is available to all parents/guardians who have a student enrolled at Deming Public Schools. The district is encouraging all parents to sign up for a Campus Parent account.
If you’d like to “opt-in” to continue receiving paper version of documents sent out by the schools, please contact your child’s school.

Local Crime Report for Friday October 16, 2020

10/16/2020

Here's Friday's local crime report:
Mario Herrera, age 23, arrested for felony possession of controlled substances - meth and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear... Federico Castillo, age 24, arrested for aggravated battery and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines... Arturo Morales, age 47, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear.
A vehicle in the 900 block of North Lucas Street in Columbus, NM was damaged with unknown value of damage occurring, and $200 in metal roofing materials also taken.

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