LOCAL News

Nominations Open for Local Chamber Awards

5/11/2021

DEMING – The Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for their Best of the Kingdom of the Sun Awards.
     Executive Director Debbie Troyer said anyone interested in nominating should stop by the chamber office for a form or look under the event page at www.deming.chamber.com to participate.
     Nominations are being accepted through May 24th.
     Individuals can nominate up to three businesses per category; one submission per person.
     Winners will be announced at the chamber’s annual meeting Friday, June 25th, at 5:30 p.m. at the D.H. Lescombes Winery and Tasting Room.
     At the annual meeting, attendees will learn about the local chamber of commerce, meet the board of directors, learn who won the Best of The Kingdom of the Sun contest categories, and enjoy live music, plus food and beverages.
     Call 575-567-3928 with questions about the nomination process or the chamber annual meeting.

Local Crime Report for Tuesday May 11, 2021

5/11/2021

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
Omar Barrera, age 27, was arrested for battery on a peace officer and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer… Kennya Gonzalez-Carrera, age 25, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for aggravated battery against a household member and on two Magistrate warrants for failure to pay fines… Alyxis Gonzalez, age 30, of Hurley, was arrested for battery against a household member… and Francisco Acuna, age 25, of Hobbs, was arrested for unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement officer, and driving while license was suspended or revoked.
Also, criminal damage estimated at over $200 occurred to the door and light fixture of a residence off S. Tennyson… shots were fired at a building off W. Spruce… and a 49-year-old Deming man reported being the victim of identity theft after learning someone was receiving unemployment benefits using his name and personal information.

Luna County’s 86th Resident Dies with COVID

5/10/2021

DEMING – Luna County had another resident die with COVID Friday, bringing the county’s loss to 86 people.
     New Mexico state health officials described the person as a male in his 50s who was hospitalized and had underlying conditions.
     The state also reported Luna County had six additional COVID-19 cases Friday.
     The New Mexico vaccine dashboard shows 56.3% of Luna County residents had received at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot as of Friday, and 45.2% of county residents are fully vaccinated (https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html).
     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 79.
     The state is reporting 3,159 people have completely recovered and 86 people have died, making the cumulative number of positive cases in Luna County 3,324.

DLCED Celebrates Economic Development Week

5/10/2021

DEMING – Deming Luna County Economic Development and the city of Deming are marking National Economic Development Week this week by celebrating contributions of positive economic development in the community.
     DLCED Executive Director and City Economic and Tourism Development Coordinator Cassie Arias-Ward said economic development organizations do a lot of small things so big things happen.
     DLCED President Kenneth Leupold said the city of Deming last year disseminated $250,000 to over 90 businesses in Deming and Luna County through the Local Economic Stimulus fund.
     He said the board also redirected funds to award six non-profits
$1,000 each to help them sustain through pandemic-related shutdowns.
     City Administrator Aaron Sera said Deming has invested in economic development because if area businesses are thriving, community members are being educated and given access to opportunities, and our lands are being nurtured, then the city is doing its job in serving constituents.

Local Crime Report for Monday May 10, 2021

5/10/2021

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
     David Miranda, age 46, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and on a Sierra County warrant for failure to appear… Glenn Noyes, age 28, was arrested for battery against a household member, and causing criminal damage to property… Francisco Acuna, age 37, of Hobbs, was arrested for unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer… Dennis Eaglestar, age 33, was arrested for unlawful use of a license and interference with officers… Miguel Rangel-Padilla, age 24, was arrested for unlawful use of a license, speeding, possession of a switchblade, and on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines…
     William Molina, age 20, was arrested on two Magistrate warrants for failure to comply with conditions of probation, on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear, and on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… and Darrel Williams, age 24, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation.
     Also, a window valued at $500 was broken on a business off E. Cedar… a window valued at $200 was broken on a residence off Catfish Cove… a window valued at $100 was broken on a residence off W. Third… and a vehicle parked off Zorra and Altura Rd. in Columbus was broken into.

DPS Exchanging Hotspots Due to Fire Hazard

5/7/2021

DEMING – Verizon, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall for the Verizon Ellipsis
Jetpack mobile hotspot devices being used by Deming students for distance learning.
     A media release from Deming Public Schools said they were recently made aware that the lithium-ion battery in the hotspots can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.
     DPS reportedly has been working with Verizon to quickly and efficiently exchange all Ellipsis Jetpack devices issued by the district for an Orbic Speed mobile hotspot, free of charge.
     Starting Monday, May 10th, parents can contact their child’s school site to arrange an appointment to exchange the hotspot.
     Parents are urged to return the Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspot device even if it is no longer in use.
     Hotspots are available for all students who need help with connectivity.
     Any questions or concerns about the technology issued to students should be directed to the child’s school.

Kinder, Pre-K Registration is Online

5/7/2021

DEMING – Online registration is now open for students who will be in kindergarten or pre-k in the 2021-2022 school year.
     Students currently enrolled in pre-k must register for kindergarten.
     The registration website link is available on the Deming Public
Schools’ website – www.demingps.org – under “Registration.”
     Parents are urged to register their child as soon as possible, and will need immunization records, proof of date of birth, and residence verification to complete the process.
     Registered students will be eligible for school supplies and materials.
     Parents unable to register online due to lack of internet access should contact their child’s school to set up an appointment to register.

DHS Offering Summer School for Credit Recovery

5/7/2021

DEMING – Deming High School will be offering summer school for DHS students in need of credit recovery.
     According to a media release, high school summer school will run Monday-Thursday, June 1st-30th, 2021.
     Currently both in-person and virtual courses will be offered using the online Edgenuity program.
     No transportation to in-person classes will be offered by the district.
     All Covid guidelines will be followed.
     The registration deadline is May 14th, 2021. Register on the Deming High School web page by clicking on the green summer-school icon.
     Questions about summer school or credit recovery should be directed to the student’s grade-level counselor or Amber Granado at 575-546-2678.
     The summer-school program is subject to change based on district and state guidelines.

Local Crime Report for Friday May 7, 2021

5/7/2021

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
Cristal Murray, age 32, of Columbus, was arrested for trespassing… Andres Martinez-Flores, age 23, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear and on a Lea County District Court warrant for failure to appear… and Seth Smith, age 29, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation.
Also, criminal damage estimated at $700 occurred to a vacant building of E. Pine after two windows were broken.

Local MainStreet Program Gets Façade Funds

5/6/2021

DEMING – The Deming Luna County MainStreet program is one of ten programs across New Mexico to share in awards through the Resilient Communities Fund.
     The award to the local MainStreet program is to continue four façade improvement projects.
     A media release said The New Mexico Resiliency Alliance, in partnership with New Mexico MainStreet and the McCune Charitable Foundation, awarded ten Resilient Communities Fund Grants to MainStreet-affiliated districts for community and economic development projects.
     Although specific award amounts were not released, the awards reportedly are between $2,500 and $5,000, and require a 1-to-1 match with at least 50 percent cash and the remaining amount from in-kind sources.
     The four façade improvement projects in the Deming MainStreet district must be completed by December 2021 under the terms of the fund award.

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