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Local Crime Report for Tuesday March 26, 2019

3/26/2019

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:

Luis Magallanes, age 35, was arrested on three warrants: a Magistrate for failure to appear, and a Magistrate and a Municipal – both for failure to pay fines… Amy Martinez, age 36, of Lordsburg, was arrested on a Hidalgo County District Court warrant for failure to comply with conditions of release… Manuel de Jesus Olguin-Martinez, age 55, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… and Christina Martinez, age 66, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear.
Also, a 2019 flatbed trailer valued at $3,500 was taken from a location off Country Club Rd… a pump engine was shot and rendered inoperable on a farm near Sunshine and San Acacia Rd… a computer tablet, gaming accessory and cash, with a combined value of $100, were taken from a residence off S. Columbus Rd… and littering of beer bottles was reported off San Joaquin Rd.

Border Patrol Checkpoints Closed Temporarily

3/26/2019

DEMING – U.S. Border Patrol officials closed all five highway checkpoints in New Mexico over the weekend and reassigned agents to help with an influx of migrant families and unaccompanied children.
     An agency spokesperson said Monday the move is temporary, and reaffirmed that checkpoints are integral to the agency’s border security mission.
     The Albuquerque Journal is reporting that Border Patrol agents have been coping with a surge in families crossing in the El Paso sector, which includes all of New Mexico.
     In a statement released earlier this month, a sector spokesperson said agents were apprehending on average of 570 people per day, with about 90 percent of them coming from Central America.
     Officials said that in order to have the manpower to transport and process the large numbers of migrants, checkpoints have been temporarily shut down.
     Border Patrol agents operate checkpoints within 100 miles of the border to detect undocumented immigrants and drugs. Agents reportedly also find stolen vehicles and wanted felons.
     The spokesperson didn’t say how many agents have been reassigned or whether the sector has taken similar measures in the past.

Local Crime Report for Monday March 25, 2019

3/25/2019

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:

Aaron Arrieta, age 20, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, and on a Magistrate and a Municipal warrant – both for failure to appear… Donald Nunez, age 36, was arrested on a San Miguel County warrant for DUI and on a failure-to-maintain-lane driving violation… Israel Rodriguez, age 20, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for battery on a peace officer… a criminal summons was issued for Steven Kerbleski, age 30, for battery on a household member… Nick Palumbo, age 56, was arrested for concealing identity, and on a Magistrate warrant and a Hidalgo District Court warrant – both for failure to appear… Antonio Grado, age 39, was arrested for trespassing at the hospital… Jonathan Gonzales, age 26, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for escape from jail, and on a District Court warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation…
Veronica Muro, age 37, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear, and on a Dona Ana County warrant for failure to pay fines… Ismael Chacon, age 28, was arrested on two Municipal warrants – one for failure to appear and one for failure to pay fines… Jennifer Biddle, age 35, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Raul Garcia, age 37, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Francisco Lucero, age 18, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Mary Medina, age 43, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Joseph Myers, age 42, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… and two 17-year-old girls were cited for shoplifting at Walmart.

NM PED Meeting in Deming Thursday

3/25/2019

DEMING – Officials from the New Mexico Public Education Department will be in Deming Thursday to collect input on the state’s future statewide assessment system.
   The state education department has been partnering with New Mexico State University in holding community conversations across the state this month to help determine new measures of student success.
     Deming’s meeting is the last community stakeholder input session scheduled.
     Parents, teachers, and community members are invited to the meeting, set for this Thursday, March 28th, from 4-7 p.m. at the Southwest Regional Education Cooperative, 1321 E. Poplar.
     For questions, email ped.assessment@state.nm.us.
     For additional information on how the input will be used to develop a statewide assessment system transition plan, log onto www.core-nmsu.org.

Luna County's February Unemployment Tops Last Year’s

3/25/2019

DEMING – Luna County's unemployment rate rose in February – slightly surpassing the previous month’s total and over a percentage point above unemployment from a year earlier.
     Preliminary figures from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions show Luna County with a February unemployment rate of 17.6%, up from the revised January rate of 17.4%, and up considerably from the February 2018 rate of 16.2%.
     The next closest county in the state to Luna in unemployment in February was Sierra County at 8.7%, followed by Torrance County at 7.9%, McKinley at 7.5%, and Catron at 7.4%.
     In our area, Grant County had 5.1% unemployment in February, Hidalgo County had 4%, and the Las Cruces area had 6.3%.
   The counties with the least unemployment in February were Eddy and Los Alamos – both at 3.2%.
     Unemployment statewide was 5.1% in February – unchanged from January.
   The New Mexico labor force estimates show Luna County with a labor force of 10,214 – with 8,421 employed and 1,793 unemployed.

Local City Street Reconstruction Work Continues

3/23/2019

DEMING - Deming Excavating, Inc. is conduct drainage and road reconstruction work on Pear Street, beginning west of Nickel to 8th street.
    The work began Friday March 22nd then the reconstruction work will proceed to the east side of Pear down to the Columbus Hwy.
    The City is asking for driver and residents cooperation during this time and asks that you do not park on the street, and to follow the construction traffic signs.
    Residents in the affected areas are asked to work with the crews for entrance and exits from their properties during the local road reconstruction work periods.
    If you have any questions, please contact: Community Services Dept. at City Hall 575-546-8848.

Deming Early College HS Accepting Applications

3/22/2019

Photo Caption: The Early College High School students at Red Mountain Middle School to discuss the application process with 8th graders.

DEMING – Deming’s Early College High School is accepting 50 upcoming ninth-grade students for the 2019-2020 school year.
     An informational meeting for current eighth-grade students and their parents will be held Tuesday, March 26th, at 5:30 p.m., at the Mimbres Valley Learning and Special Events Center, 2300 East Pine St.
     The Early College High School was created by Deming Public Schools to provide a challenging academic program in a smaller setting for students who want to get a head start on their academic future.
     Students accepted into the school will complete their core required credits during their first two years of high school, and then will take dual college credit classes for the remaining two years, with the goal of graduating high school with a college associate’s degree.
     Applications to Deming’s Early College High School need to be submitted by Monday, April 15th, 2019.
     Applications can be found at http://echs.demingps.org or by contacting the school at 543-1643.

Deming Autism Awareness Event Set for April 6th

3/22/2019

DEMING – Deming’s second annual Autism Awareness Walk is set for Saturday, April 6th, at Deming High School’s Memorial Stadium.
     Organizers say the event will be free and open to the public, and will feature music, food, a jumping balloon, raffles, and information provided by local service agencies.
     There also will be commemorative shirts for sale on a first-come, first-served basis.
     Organizer Crystal Gonzales said the event is designed to raise public awareness about the challenges faced by those with an Autism diagnosis.
     Autism is a neurological developmental disorder that affects as many as 1 in 59.
   To sign up as a vendor or participant, contact Crystal Gonzales at cdevaneygonzales@gmail.com or find the event on Facebook by searching “Deming Autism Awareness Walk.”
     Again, Deming’s Autism Awareness Walk and Community Event is set for Saturday, April 6th, beginning at 9 a.m. at the DHS football stadium.
     All funds raised will stay in Luna County to support “Hearts for Autism,” a local non-profit organization.

Local Crime Report for Friday March 22, 2019

3/22/2019

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
Safi Ahmed, age 26, of Seattle, WA, was arrested for aggravated DUI… Shawna Measday, age 52, was arrested for battery against a household member… Sarah Valencia, age 36, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for battery and on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Yvette Edwards, age 31, was arrested on three Magistrate warrants for failure to appear… and Jesus Jimenez, age 33, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines.
Also, over $2,600 in damage occurred to the ignition and fuse box of a vehicle parked off E. Birch St. during an apparent theft attempt… a DVD player and other miscellaneous items, with a combined value of $200, were taken from a residence off S. Santa Fe… and a computer tablet valued at $150 was taken from a vehicle parked off E. Spruce St.

Bicyclist Clipped by Car Mirror Wednesday

3/21/2019

DEMING – A Deming bicyclist was clipped by a car mirror while riding on Hwy 549 early Wednesday.
     Deming Assistant Police Chief Alex Valdespino said 19-year-old Carlos Dominguez was riding a bicycle eastbound on Hwy 549 near Tapia Road at about 7:20 a.m. when the accident occurred.
     Valdespino said Dominguez was riding in the passing lane near the north shoulder when he was struck by the side mirror of a vehicle being driven eastbound in the same lane.
     The vehicle driver said he did not see the bicyclist because of the glare from the morning sun.
     Dominguez suffered injuries to his right hand and wrist, and was transported by ambulance to the hospital.
     Dominguez also was cited for not following bicycle lane traffic restrictions which would have had him riding in the southern most lane.

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