LOCAL News

The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair Royalty Pageant

8/11/2022

Deming Radio File Photo

DEMING - Pageant Packets are available at the Circle S Western Emporium, Mimbres Valley Feed Store, and Copper Kettle Coffee.
  Any girl grades 1st -12th are invited to join the event.
  Prizes will be awarded to all who enter. Mandatory Meeting Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 5:00 pm in Building 2 at the Fairgrounds for all contestants.
  Please bring entry packet and your parent/guardian with you to the meeting.
Fair days are October 5th - 9th

Deming Public Schools Athletic Event Tickets and Passes

8/11/2022

DEMING - The Athletic and Activities Department would like to remind everyone of our event ticket prices and the distribution of athletic passes.

Ticket prices for all athletic events at Red Mountain Middle School will be as follows:
Adults - $4.00
Students and Senior Citizens- $3.00
Ticket prices for all athletic events at Deming High School will be as follows:
Adults - $6.00
Students and Senior Citizens - $4.00

All tickets must be purchased online at GOFAN.CO and prices reflect the $1.00 service fee.

SEASON PASSES

All Bataan, Bell, Chaparral, Columbus, DIS, Memorial, RST, My Little School and Central Office staff members who would like a season pass to athletic events, will pay a one-time fee of $10.00 for their pass. This pass will get in you to all athletic events at RMMS and DHS, excluding district tournament play-off games.

All DHS and RMMS staff members who would like a season pass to athletic events, will pay a one-time fee of $5.00 for the pass. This pass will get in you to all athletic events at RMMS and DHS, excluding district tournament play-off games.

All Deming High School and Red Mountain student-athletes can purchase a season pass for a one-time fee of $5.00. This pass will get them in to all athletic events at RMMS and DHS, excluding district tournament play-off games.

Season passes for non-district employees are $60.00.
Season Passes for students are $30.00.
Senior citizens (55 and older) will pay a one-time fee of $5.00 for their pass.

These passes are a great deal and will allow you to enter all football, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, track, baseball and softball games for the one-time cost of the pass.

Reminder - Athletics and Activities Department is located at the Deming High School campus, Hofacket Building.

City Releases Official Report on the Drowning at the Aquatic Center

8/5/2022

Sam Baca Aquatic Center - photo courtesy of Deming Headlight

DEMING - The following is the official report from the City of Deming.
The City of Deming Police Department (DPD) has officially concluded its investigation into the drowning at the Sam Baca Aquatic Center (SBAC) that occurred on July 15, 2022. The drowning involved City of Deming Lifeguard Megan Wertz, 18. Wertz began her employment with the City of Deming Aquatics Department on April 18, 2022. DPD has ruled her death accidental.
  Based on information gathered through the investigation, the following is known. The SBAC was closed when the drowning occurred. Wertz was one of two employees that were at SBAC at that time.
  Employees were performing their daily cleaning duties of the pools. The second employee, upon seeing Wertz, called 911. Officers with DPD and a Deputy with the Luna County Sherriff’s Office were on the scene within 3 minutes. All officers on-scene immediately dived in and were able to bring Wertz to the pool deck, where DPD and Deming Fire Department began CPR. Wertz was transported to Mimbres Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, where she was pronounced deceased sometime later. At the family’s request, further details of the accident are not included.
  The City of Deming Mayor Benny Jasso and City Administrator Aaron Sera have met with the Wertz family. At the request of the Wertz family, they have asked that the city not shut down the aquatic center.
  The parents of Megan Wertz, Alice & David Wertz, “we have expressed our support to the city for keeping the aquatic center open. The pool is dear to our family’s hearts.” Mayor Benny Jasso “we will continue to communicate with the Wertz family to ensure we properly memorialize Megan and her contributions to the aquatic center. I can also state that City Council, myself, the City Administrator with staff, along with other municipal employees across the State of New Mexico, are convening with the New Mexico Municipal League Risk Division to mitigate future risks associated with aquatic centers. The intent is to prevent any accident from happening again in the State of New Mexico.”

Deming High School & Mimbres Valley High School Change Security Requirements

8/5/2022

DEMING - Starting September 7, 2022, Deming High School and Mimbres Valley High students will be required to wear their school issued ID to enter campus and ride school buses.
  Per DHS/Mimbres Valley High ID procedures, students will be required to wear ID badges on a lanyard around their neck. When wearing a jacket or hoodie, the ID with lanyard should be visible on the outside of the jacket/hoodie.
  Although entrance to DHS/Mimbres campus and ID busing requirement officially starts Sept. 7, ALL students will be required to wear their ID on campus as soon as ID is issued to student.
  Starting August 8, 2022, Deming High School will have only two main entry points on campus starting at 7:30 am.
  All students will be required to enter through the front of DHS main building (entrance between main building and Hofacket, right behind flag poles or cafeteria side entrance on west end of main building (for students riding bus or coming from student parking lot).
  For students being dropped off by parents, please keep in mind that front entrance will not be opened until 7:30 am for students to enter the building.

DPS Bus Transportation Announcement

8/2/2022

DEMING - Deming Public Schools Transportation Department is pleased to announce that Bus #23 and Bus #15 bus routes are operational starting this afternoon, Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
The Transportation Department continues to work closely to utilize drivers and buses efficiently and we apologize for any inconvenience created from the shut downs for our students and families.
We are currently looking to hire more bus drivers, substitute bus drivers, and bus assistants.
If you or anyone you know is interested, please reach out to the transportation office at (575) 543-1009 or TransportationDept@demingps.org.

Juvenile Migrant dies from unknown medical reasons after crossing the border

7/31/2022

DEMING - On July 22, 2022, Border Patrol agents assigned to the All-Terrain Vehicle Unit from the Deming, New Mexico Border Patrol Station were following foot tracks in a secluded area in the Deming station’s area of responsibility. One of the agents observed an individual walking towards him, who informed the agent that a migrant from his group needed help and proceeded to guide the agent to an area near Inmon Road and Brazil Road, approximately 16 miles northeast of the Columbus Port of Entry where the man was located. Once at the location, the agent saw a juvenile male, citizen of Mexico, lying on the ground having difficulty breathing and foaming at the mouth. The agent immediately requested Emergency Medical Services and assistance from the other agents in the area. The agent poured water on the juvenile’s head and laid him on his side to prevent him from choking as they waited for EMS.
The Deming Police Department, the Luna County Sheriff’s Office, and Columbus Fire EMS arrived at the location a short time later. Columbus Fire EMS assessed the juvenile and secured him on a backboard to evacuate him out of the area. To expedite his evacuation, agents transported the juvenile on their ATV to the ambulance. Columbus Fire EMS transported the juvenile to Mimbres Memorial Hospital in Deming, New Mexico. While at the hospital, medical personnel determined the juvenile needed advanced medical treatment and he was subsequently transferred to the University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. The juvenile was admitted to the hospital while in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody.
The juvenile was processed in accordance with CBP guidelines, released from CBP custody and remained at University Medical Center in critical condition on July 23, 2022. The juvenile’s father was also released from CBP custody and was transported by Border Patrol to the hospital to be with his son.
The juvenile succumbed to his ailments and was declared deceased by hospital personnel on July 24, 2022.
This incident is being reviewed by CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility. The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General was also notified.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry.

Deming Public Schools Bus Transportation Announcement

7/29/2022

DEMING - The Deming Public Schools has released the following bus information.
Deming Public Schools Transportation Department regrets to announce, due to a shortage of bus drivers, the following changes will be in place until further notice.
• Bus #23- shut down
• Students that ride Bus # 15 will get on Bus # 1
• All other bus routes will be running
We are continuing to work closely to utilize drivers and buses efficiently and apologize for any inconvenience this has created for our students and families.
During bus route shut downs, parents will need to make other transportation arrangements. We will continue to inform the public of updates as they develop.
If you have any questions, please contact the Transportation Department at (575) 543-1009 or TransportationDept@demingps.org.
If you or anyone you know is interested in driving a school bus, please reach out to our school district’s transportation office for more information.

Local Traffic Report for week of July 31 to August 7, 2022

7/29/2022

DEMING - Here is the local road work and traffic report for our area for next week.

Interstates:
I-10, Mile Marker 75 to 84, Deming
Mountain States Construction, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing a roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 10 from milepost 75 (6 miles west of Deming) to milepost 84 (Deming). Drivers can expect various daytime lane closures on both the eastbound and westbound lanes as needed. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. This rehabilitation is expected to take 120 working days to complete, weather pending.

I-10, Mile Marker 21 to 23, Lordsburg1101560R
AUI, Inc. (Contractor) will be finalizing the roadway reconstruction and bridge replacement project in Lordsburg. Traffic may encounter lane closures as needed. Contractor hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, this work is expected to be completed mid-August.

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continue to be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect.

Governor Announces $2.1 Million Investment for new Luna County Emergency Operations Center

7/28/2022

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

DEMING – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday was joined by local officials and first responders in announcing $2.1 million in state funding for a new emergency operations center in Luna County.

“Every minute of every day, heroes like our first responders protect and serve residents and keep our communities safe,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “It’s our responsibility to provide these individuals with the tools they need to do their jobs. Today’s announcement is not only about improving the safety of the community – it's also about respecting the incredible work of these men and women.”

"This funding will enable our county and surrounding communities to move into the 21st century in how we monitor and respond to emergency situations, undoubtedly saving lives and property as a result,” said Luna County Manager Chris Brice. “Luna County truly appreciates Gov. Lujan Grisham for her tireless support of our community and all first responders.”

The current emergency operations center is located in a 45-year-old former jail with significant drainage and sewer issues and no emergency power source.

The new Deming Readiness Center will be located within the Luna County Armory and will have a bunk area with showers, and large classrooms for tabletop exercises. The new center will house the county’s Central Dispatch, Emergency Management and equipment from the volunteer fire department.

The $3.6 million project is also supported by $1.5 million in Congressionally Directed Spending from Sen. Martin Heinrich and Sen. Ben Ray Luján.

NM Governor Lujan Grisham In Deming And Southwest NM Thursday

7/27/2022

NM Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham

DEMING - Covernor Michelle Lujan Grisham will announce investment in the new Luna County emergency operations center.
  Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will be joined by state and local officials on Thursday to announce a multi-million dollar investment in the Luna County Deming Readiness Center, which will serve as the area's new hub for incident response coordination, replacing the current facility which is over 45 years old.
  The Governor allocated approximately $2 million from her capital outlay allotment to Luna County for the project.
Also, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will be joined by state and local officials on Thursday to announce a long-awaited safety priority improvement project to US 180 between Deming and Bayard.
The section of road provides vital access to jobs, higher education, emergency medical services, and commercial services to communities in the area and is vital for the transport of good, materials, supplies and equipment to the local Santa Rita Mine, a major employer and economic driver.
And Finally, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will be joined by state and local officials on Thursday to announce a significant state investment in repairs to the Bear Canyon Reservoir Dam near Mimbres. Originally constructed in the 1930s by federal Works Progress Administration, the dam is currently rated as "poor" under a condition assessment from the Office of the State Engineer and has not received any significant repairs since the 1990s.

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