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Local Crime Report for Wednesday June 20, 2018

6/20/2018

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:
Anthony Maynes, age 31, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation… and Horacio Nieto, age 41, of Columbus, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines.
Also, a motorist struck and killed a deer on Interstate 10 near mile marker 85 west of Deming.

Deming School Board Meets Thursday

6/20/2018

(Deming) – The Deming School Board will meet in regular session Thursday at 5 p.m.
     Included on the agenda is a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds, proposals for diagnostic and translation services, a memorandum of understanding with Deming Cesar Chavez Charter High School for special student services, five 2018-2019 federal programs funding applications, a resolution to participate in the NM Department of Transportation’s Local Government Road Fund Program, a resolution with the Deming-Luna-Mimbres Museum, and the annual resolution addressing open meetings and the rotation of school board meetings for the upcoming year.
     Also, Superintendent Dr. Arsenio Romero will present the board with updates on finance, construction, leadership development, and the district’s purchasing procedures policy.
     Again, the Deming School Board’s regular monthly meeting will begin at 5 p.m., this Thursday, June 21st, in the board room of the Emmett Shockley Administration Building, 400 Cody Road.
     The meeting will be open to the public.
     An executive – or closed – session to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation, an update on pending litigation, and an update on the acquisition or disposal of real property, will precede the opening meeting at 3:30 p.m.

Yacone Arrested After Parking Lot Incident

6/20/2018

(Deming) – A Deming businessman was arrested Tuesday night following an altercation in a parking lot.
     Deming Police Lt. Detective Matt Rudiger said 54-year-old Robert Yacone was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, abandonment or abuse of a child, and possession of a firearm by a felon after he allegedly pulled a gun on a motorist who had honked at him.
     Rudiger said the incident occurred at just after 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Deming Denny’s parking lot.
     The victim, a 30-year-old man, said he was attempting to turn into the Denny’s parking lot when he was cut off by a white four-door Cadillac and had to quickly brake to avoid a collision.
     The victim said he honked at the Cadillac, which prompted the Cadillac’s driver, later identified as Yacone, to pull beside the victim, brandish a 45-caliber handgun, and ask, “What are you going to do about it, B****?”
     The victim, who had his wife, nine-year-old son and five-year-old daughter in the car with him, called police to report that he had been threatened by a man with a gun, and gave a description of the vehicle.
     Rudiger said a State Police officer saw the Cadillac on Interstate 10, and pulled Yacone over near mile marker 86.
     Yacone’s wife was with him, and they surrendered the handgun.
     Yacone is the owner of Forghedaboudit Pizza in Deming.

Deming Radio/DAGSHIP Rescue’s Pet of the Week

6/19/2018

Just Look at that face!

      This is Blanca she is a beautiful pitbull. She is about 2 years old…
spayed and getting her rabies vaccines, microchipped and is ready for adoption!
     She is very sweet, playful and affectionate. Blanca loves belly rubs and spreading tons of love and joy with her huge grin and smiles!   She loves walking right next to you as you walk her.
     From now until June 30th, DAGSHIP Rescue is offering a promotion on our adoption fees. Half off the normal adoption fee, therefore only $15 to adopt Blanca or one of the beautiful furry friends!!
    We also invite the community to foster/trial any of our lovely animals and we do not charge any fees for that unless the foster caregiver decides to fully adopt!!
     To visit with Blanca, contact DAGSHIP Rescue at 1755 Domingo Road SW, Deming, NM 88030 or call 545-8862.
dagshiprescue@gmail.com www.dagshiprescue.com
     Regular adoption is only $35 which includes everything: spay, rabies vaccination, and her Microchip.

Local Crime Report for Tuesday June 19, 2018

6/19/2018

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:
Valeria Barrera, age 21, was arrested for battery against a household member… and Zachary Barela, age 24, of Las Cruces, was arrested on a Dona Ana County warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation.
Also, 13 roosters, with a value of nearly $400, were killed by unrestrained dogs at a location off Laurel Rd. SE.

Chamber Annual Meeting Set for Friday

6/19/2018

Deming) – The Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting is set for this Friday at St. Clair Winery.
     Chamber officials revamped the "Community Achievement Awards" which were historically presented at the January Annual Gala, and this year’s winners will be announced Friday.
     The awards, being promoting as “The Best of the Kingdom of the Sun,” are a result of a nomination and online public poll process.
     Also, Chamber President Greg Morrow will give an update on the organization.
     The Deming-Luna County Chamber annual meeting will take place from 5-7 p.m. this Friday, June 22nd, at St. Clair Winery, 1325 De Baca Rd. SE.
     All chamber members and nominees are encouraged to attend.
     RSVPs are requested at 546-2674.

Luna County Average Wages Up Slightly

6/19/2018

(Deming) – Luna County’s average weekly wage for the fourth quarter of 2017 was up slightly from the same period in 2016, but fewer people were employed.
     The Southwest Information Office of the U-S Bureau of Labor Statistics this week released the County Employment and Wages information for New Mexico.
     The local average weekly wage for October through December of last year was $662 with 7,031 people employed.
     The same period in 2016 showed $656 for an average weekly wage. That means weekly wages in the fourth quarter of 2017 were up $6 on average over the fourth quarter of 2016 – or up over .9%.
     But 170 fewer people were employed in the county over the previous year, for a decline in employment of 2.4%.
     Two of New Mexico’s smaller counties had average weekly wages above the national average in the fourth quarter of 2017: Los Alamos with $1,506, and Eddy with $1,113. The national average weekly wage is $1,109.
     Catron and San Miguel counties had the lowest average weekly wages in the state, at $540 and $588, respectively
     Again, Luna County’s average weekly wage for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $662 – up $6 from the previous year.

Luna County Murder Victim Identified

6/19/2018

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(Deming) – The Luna County man shot to death Monday has been identified as 37-year-old Manuel Oscar Chavez, Jr.
     Sheriff’s Captain Michael Brown confirmed that Chavez died Monday afternoon from a single gunshot wound to the torso.
     Brown said investigators have interviewed several persons of interest in the case, and the investigation is ongoing.
     Deputies were called to a mobile home in the 1500 block of O’Kelley Road at 12:35 p.m. Monday, June 18th, following a report of shots being fired.
     Chavez was found inside the mobile home suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Mimbres Memorial Hospital where he later died.
     Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Luna County Sheriff’s Department at 546-2655, call Crime Stoppers at 546-7800 to remain anonymous, or log on to p3tips.com – the program that has replaced TipSoft – which also provides anonymity.

Luna County Murder Victim Identified

6/19/2018

(Deming) – The Luna County man shot to death Monday has been identified as 37-year-old Manuel Oscar Chavez, Jr.
     Sheriff’s Captain Michael Brown confirmed that Chavez died Monday afternoon from a single gunshot wound to the torso.
     Brown said investigators have interviewed several persons of interest in the case, and the investigation is ongoing.
     Deputies were called to a mobile home in the 1500 block of O’Kelley Road at 12:35 p.m. Monday, June 18th, following a report of shots being fired.
     Chavez was found inside the mobile home suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Mimbres Memorial Hospital where he later died.
     Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to call the Luna County Sheriff’s Department at 546-2655, call Crime Stoppers at 546-7800 to remain anonymous, or log on to p3tips.com – the program that has replaced TipSoft – which also provides anonymity.

Local Crime Report for Monday June 18, 2018

6/18/2018

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:
Higinio Lopez, age 31, was arrested for battery against a household member, false imprisonment, concealing identity, and on two Adult Probation and Parole Office orders for probation violations…    Bryan Cass, age 44, of California, was arrested for battery against a household member… a criminal summons was issued for Jimetho Calloway, age 46, for battery on a household member… a criminal summons was issued for Alfredo Armendariz, age 21, for battery… Carlos Galindo, age 31, was arrested for causing criminal damage to the property of a household member…
     Javier Romero, age 28, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked, no proof of insurance, no driver’s license, and on a failure-to-yield driving violation… Neira Ochoa, age 24, was arrested for concealing identity and unlawful use of a license… Jacob Sanchez, age 26, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked… Ryan Hager, age 28, was arrested for trespassing…
     Daniela Lopez, age 23, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear and was cited for no driver’s license, no insurance, on a registration violation, and on a child safety-seat violation… Leticia Mosqueda, age 36, was arrested on a District Court arrest order for failure to comply with conditions of probation… Rudy Anzaldua, age 50, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Mitchell Alvarado, age 46, of El Paso, TX, was arrested on a Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court warrant for failure to appear… Corina Martinez, age 26, was cited for careless driving… Carlos Montes, age 44, was cited for violating the county’s burn ordinance… and Patrick Gallegos, age 25, was cited for shoplifting at Walmart.
     In juvenile news, a criminal summons was issued for a 17-year-old girl for battery on a household member.
     And in other news, a 2014 GMC pickup valued at $30,000 was stolen from a location near O’Kelley Rd. and the Columbus Hwy… a laptop computer, two electronic gaming sets, and a cellular phone, with a combined value of nearly $800, were taken from a residence off S. Tennyson… a rooster valued at $800 was killed by unrestrained dogs at a location off Joe Willa St… a grass fire burned fence valued at $300 at a location off O’Kelley Rd… and a window valued at nearly $200 was broken on a vehicle parked off N. San Carlos.

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