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Local Crime Report for Friday March 31, 2017

3/31/2017

(Deming) - Here's the area crime report:
     Jesus Vasquez, Jr., age 35, of Columbus, was arrested on a District Court warrant for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and conspiracy… Daniel Castro, age 19, was arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear…
     Maria Lucero, age 36, was arrested on an Adult Probation and Parole Office warrant for a probation violation… Luis Cardenas, age 40, was arrested on a District Court arrest warrant… and Rigoberto Guzman, age 67, was arrested on a Sierra County warrant for failure to appear.
Also… a semi-truck trailer was totally engulfed in flames in the westbound lane of Interstate 10 near mile marker 103 Thursday at about 7:30 p.m.  Traffic reportedly was backed up for 10 miles.

Columbus Woman Sentenced for Meth Trafficking

3/31/2017

(Deming) – A Columbus woman was sentenced Thursday in federal court in Las Cruces for her methamphetamine trafficking conviction.
     A media release said 41-year-old Veronica Valenzuela was sentenced to 156 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
     Valenzuela was arrested in February of 2015 on a criminal complaint charging that she and other individuals sold quantities of methamphetamine to undercover Homeland Security Investigations agents on three separate dates in October and November of 2014.
     Valenzuela pleaded guilty in April of last year to a felony charge related to her participation in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.
     This case was investigated by the Deming office of Homeland Security Investigations and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Luis Martinez of the U.S. Attorney’s Las Cruces branch office.

Luna County is a Good Home Buy

3/31/2017

(Deming) - Luna County ranked among the best places to own a home in New Mexico based on average rent and home prices in a recent study.
     Smart Asset, a personal finance technology company headquartered in New York, just released its third annual study which they say uses financial modeling to power advice on major financial decisions.
     The Smart Asset study compared places where buying makes the most sense, and Luna County placed seventh in New Mexico using data including average monthly mortgage payments, average monthly rent, average home prices, and a rent –versus- buy index.
     The study showed the best county in which to own a home in New Mexico is Mora, followed by Cibola, Socorro, Sierra and Quay.
     Coming in sixth was Chaves, followed by Luna, then Otero, Colfax and Guadalupe.
     Additional details on the study, including the methodology and interactive map, are available on the website https://smartasset.com.

Carjacking Suspect Arrested

3/30/2017

(Deming) – An Albuquerque man is facing numerous charges connected to an attempted carjacking here.
     Deming Police Captain Clint Hogan said 25-year-old Pablo Hernandez of Albuquerque was arrested for attempted armed robbery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, causing criminal damage to property and concealing identity.
     The charges stem from Hernandez’s attempt to steal a car parked at a residence in the 800 block of E. Florida Tuesday at about 5:30 p.m.
     Hogan said the vehicle’s owner was inside the residence when she heard her car alarm activate.
     The owner told police she went to investigate and found Hernandez inside her car attempting to start it. That’s when he pointed a handgun at her and demanded her car keys.
     The owner said she begged him not to steal her car, and he eventually left on foot.
     Hogan said he was arrested sometime later.

Wall Addressed at SW Border Security Task Force Meeting

3/30/2017

(Deming) – President Trump’s proposed wall along the U.S. border with Mexico was discussed at Wednesday’s Southwest Border Security Task Force Meeting in Deming.
     Representatives from the offices of Sen. Martin Heinrich, Sen. Tom Udall and Rep. Steve Pearce heard from area Border Patrol agents and residents about issues with the existing border wall and concerns about the proposed wall.
     Solicitations to construct the wall had to be submitted by March 24th, and reportedly over 700 companies submitted proposals.
     Border Patrol agents said there was a misconception that the current series of walls and fences along the border, which have been built in phases beginning in the mid-1990s, were designed to stop illegal immigration. Agents said the barriers actually were designed to slow illegal crossers so agents have time to respond.
     Area ranchers repeatedly voiced biosafety concerns about Mexican cattle crossing into the United States where barriers have been compromised or are nonexistent.
     Attendees also were told that President Trump has proposed hiring an additional 5,000 Border Patrol agents and 10,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.

Volunteers Needed for After-Prom Party

3/30/2017

(Deming) – Volunteers are needed for Saturday’s after-prom party at the Starmax Entertainment Complex.
     Luna County DWI Program Coordinator Edith Vazquez said a state substance-abuse epidemiology report shows that Luna County has the second-highest prevalence of drinking among high school students in New Mexico at just over 37%.
     Organizers say that’s why events like the alcohol-free post-prom party this Saturday, April 1st, are so important.
     The event is being hosted by Starmax, Deming High School and the Luna County DWI Prevention Program with the support of numerous local businesses and individuals, and Vazquez said volunteers are needed to help staff the event to ensure that students have a fun, safe and substance-free prom night.
     Security will be provided.
     To volunteer or for more information, contact Vazquez at 544-7377.

Local Crime Report for Thursday March 30, 2017

3/30/2017

(Deming) - Here's the area crime report:
Jose Soto, age 30, of Columbus, was arrested for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy… Allen Alfred, age 49, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, unlawful use of a license and on a probation violation… Candace Compton, age 25, was arrested for child abuse and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… and Wayne Ward, age 60, was arrested on a Grant County warrant for failure to appear.

Operation “We Care” in Deming Thursday

3/29/2017

(Deming) – To help local veterans find and get the assistance and benefits they need, a one-day event will be held in Deming.
According to a media release, a one stop opportunity for veterans, guard, reserve and transitioning active-duty personnel will be held Thursday March 30th at Western NM University Deming 2300 E. Pine Street from 9am until 1pm.
Attendees can learn more about VA, state and other benefits available to veterans and their families. Information will be available on VA health care benefits and counseling, death benefits, education befits, small business startup assistance, assistance to the homeless as well as NM property tax exemption for veterans.
For more information contact Ken Adair, Director of Field Operations by calling 505-346-3986.

Local Crime Report for Wednesday March 29, 2017

3/29/2017

(Deming) – Here’s today’s local crime report:
Gabriel Roque, age 33, was arrested on a 6th Judicial District Court warrant for failure to appear… Manuel Calvillo, age 24, was arrested on two warrants, a Magistrate court warrant for criminal damage to property of a household member, and a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Tammy Plant, age 30, arrested on two warrants a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines, the second was a Municipal court warrant for failure to appear.
In other reports, a red rototiller with a value of $500 was taken from Santa Fe Street. A black 2005 Cadillac Escalade valued at $5000 was stolen from a residence on East Florida Street and a back door on a residence on South 11th street was damaged, estimate of damage was listed at $200.

Border Security Task Force Meets Wednesday - Tuesday's Crime Report

3/28/2017

Border Security Task Force Meets Wednesday
(Deming) – The Border Security Task Force will meet Wednesday morning in Deming.
     Marco Grajeda, who serves as Sen. Tom Udall’s Las Cruces field representative, said the meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 29th, in the Old Train Depot, 217 N. Country Club Road.
     The meeting is open to the public.

Crime Report for Tuesday March 28, 2017

(Deming) -  Here's the area crime report:
     Kristie Allsopp, age 30, was arrested on three Municipal warrants – two for failure to appear and one for failure to pay fines… Isabel Barba, age 19, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines and was cited for no insurance and no driver’s license… and three girls – two 13-year-olds and a 12-year-old – were cited for minors allowing themselves to be served alcohol after being caught drinking on a school bus on the way to school.
     Also, a brush fire in which 16 acres of hay burned was reported off Cedar Grove Rd. SW… two nail-guns, tools, two tool boxes, a leaf blower and a hedger, with a combined value of over $700, were taken from a location off S. Gold… and four tires were slashed on a vehicle off Tigua Rd. SW.

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