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Local Crime Report for Tuesday May 31, 2016

5/31/2016

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:
     Jorge Renteria-Marquez, age 48, was arrested for aggravated DUI, driving while license was suspended or revoked, no proof of insurance and on an improper-lane driving violation… Abelardo Ortiz, age 55, was arrested for DUI-3rd offense, reckless driving and having an open container… Daniel Villa, age 32, was arrested for aggravated DUI-4th offense…
     Oscar Licano, age 30, of Columbus, was arrested for aggravated stalking and driving while license was suspended or revoked… Alfred Ventura, age 53, was arrested for trespassing, shoplifting at Walmart and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Joaquin Salcedo, age 18, was arrested for shoplifting at Snappy Mart and interfering with officers… John Ovalle, age 26, was arrested for trespassing and shoplifting at Walmart… Grace Lopez, age 22, was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart…
     Arlen Leum, age 34, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation and was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia… Antonio Perez, age 57, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation… Anna Porras, age 39, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Steven Walker, age 37, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines…
     Suzy Zapata, age 37, of Las Cruces, was arrested on two Dona Ana County warrants – one for failure to appear and one for failure to pay fines… Andrew Jasso, age 23, was arrested on a Grant County warrant for failure to appear… Rozalie Rubadeau, age 48, of Las Cruces, was arrested on a Dona Ana County warrant for failure to pay fines… Arturo Lugo, age 59, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… and Kimberly Duncan, age 42, was cited for dog at large.
     Also, a purse with a cellular phone, cash and other contents totaling over $1,200 in value was taken from a shopping cart at a store off East Pine… a cellular phone valued at $500 was taken from a residence off Santa Monica… a wallet containing cash and documents valued at nearly $200 was taken from a location off South Gold… and a welder, car speakers and a respirator mask, with a combined valued of over $100, were taken from a location off West Walnut.

Luna County Business Registrations Due

5/31/2016

(Deming) – If you operate a business in Luna County outside the incorporated boundaries of Deming or Columbus, it is time to renew your business registration.
     County Clerk Andrea Rodriguez said business owners must renew their business registration or apply for a new business registration on or before June 30th.
     Luna County Ordinance #5 provides for a penalty of $25 a month and/or a 90-day jail sentence and/or a $300 fine for each violation.
     Persons engaged solely in farming and ranching or whose annual gross sales do not exceed $500 are exempt from the ordinance.
     Contact the county clerk's office at 546-0491 for more information.

Deming Announces Road Closures

5/31/2016

(Deming) – The city of Deming will be closing both Platinum Road and Silver Street from Florida to Cody Road on Wednesday, June 1st, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and again on Monday, June 6th, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
     According to city officials, the Wednesday closure is to sweep the road, and the Monday closure is to scrub-seal the road.
     City officials are asking people not to park on the affected streets during those times.
     Questions should be directed to Aron Klockgether at 575-694-4469 or Bryan Reedy at 546-8848.
     Again, both Platinum Road and Silver Street from Florida to Cody Road will be closed on Wednesday, June 1st, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and again on Monday, June 6th, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for cleaning and scrub-sealing.
     People are being asked not to park on the affected streets during the work periods.

Local Crime Report for Friday May 27, 2016

5/27/2016

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:
Freddy Calderon, age 29, was arrested for aggravated DUI, no driver’s license, no insurance and on a traffic offense… Neftali Garcia, age 19, was arrested on a District Court warrant on narcotics charges… Robyn Borrero, age 37, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked…
Angel Padron, age 37, was arrested on an Adult Probation and Parole Office order for a probation violation… and Sandra Gallegos, age 41, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines.

Patricia Rivera Sentenced for Meth Trafficking

5/27/2016

(Deming) – A Deming woman was sentenced in federal court in Las Cruces Thursday for her methamphetamine trafficking conviction.
     A media release said 40-year-old Norma Patricia Rivera received 120 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release.
     Rivera was arrested in May 2015 and charged in a two-count indictment with distributing methamphetamine in Doña Ana County and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in Luna County.
     Rivera admitted selling 162.18 grams of methamphetamine to a person working with law enforcement officers in Las Cruces in July of 2014.
     Rivera also admitted that she possessed liquid and crystal methamphetamine in Deming on May 20th, 2015, and that she intended to sell the drugs to others.
     The drugs were seized following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Luna County by Homeland Security agents.
     Rivera pleaded guilty to the indictment on October 15th, 2015.

Wilson and Summer Rec Program Join Forces

5/27/2016

(Deming) – Deming city officials have announced that the Wilson Summer League and the city’s Summer Recreation Program are merging into one program this summer, directed by Silas Wilson.
     Wilson and eight program assistants will teach the rules of the program, coach, offer talks on anti-bullying and focus on the values of sportsmanship as part of the curriculum.
     The program is offered free-of-charge to youth ages 7-15.  Included in the program will be free breakfast and lunch provided by the Deming Public School’s seamless summer lunch program.
     Also, reading books will be provided to participants through the Children’s Reading Foundation.
     The Summer Recreation Program will begin June 13th and run through July 22nd.  The program will be held from 8 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday at various locations.
     On Fridays, participants will be escorted to the Sam Baca Aquatic Center for swimming from 3-6 p.m. at no charge.
     Program sign-ups will be held from 8 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday-Saturday, June 8th-11th in the lobby of Peppers Supermarket.

Local Crime Report for Thursday May 26, 2016

5/26/2016

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:
     Ricky Ortiz, age 22, was arrested for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Nathan Ruiz, age 31, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked and on an Otero County warrant for failure to appear…
     Adan Solano-Perez, age 37, of Juarez, Mexico, was arrested on an Adams County, Colorado, fugitive complaint for a probation violation… Samantha Dominguez, age 28, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation… and Matthew Wilderman, age 29, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation.
     Also, a 2001 Plymouth Neon was reported stolen from a location off South Gold; the vehicle was recovered the same day… and oil fragrance burners and hookahs, with a combined value of nearly $1,800, were stolen from a business off Columbus Road.

Memorial Weekend Filled with Activities

5/26/2016

(Deming) – The American Legion has organized a number of activities for Memorial Weekend.
     Saturday, volunteers will place flags at the headstones of military veterans laid to rest in Mountain View Cemetery.
     Then on Memorial Day, Monday, a ceremony will be held at Mountain View Cemetery beginning at 10 a.m. featuring speeches by Deming Mayor Benny Jasso and Luna County Sheriff John Mooradian.
     The wreath dedication will feature Gold Star and Blue Star mothers, honoring living service personnel and those who lost their lives in service.
     Taps will be performed and Jessica Juarez will sing the national anthem and God Bless America.  Colors will be presented by Deming High School’s Jr. ROTC under the command of Anthony Ramirez.
     The master of ceremonies for the event will be American Legion Bataan Post 4 Commander Ed Miller.
     Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the American Legion Post, 619 West Spruce Street, by the American Legion Auxiliary.
     Finally on Tuesday, volunteers will recover the flags from the cemetery.

Luna County Files Injunction Against Law Enforcement Union

5/26/2016

(Deming) – One day after Luna County sheriff’s deputies and detention center officers voted overwhelmingly to unionize, the county filed an injunction against the state labor board and the union.
     According to a media release from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO, the county is claiming bias against the county's lawyer and alleging that the union engaged in improper organizing tactics which wasted thousands of taxpayer dollars on frivolous legal arguments.
     The media release said county management also has refused to attend labor board hearings.
     Union representative Rob Trombley said the county’s behavior is particularly inappropriate given the nearly unanimous support of employees to unionize.
     The two-day vote this week ended with sheriff’s deputies voting 16-to-1 in favor of unionizing, and detention center officers voting 31-to-1 in favor of unionizing.
     Interim County Manager Glory Juarez said the county typically doesn’t comment on litigation matters.

Local Crime Report for Wednesday May 25, 2016

5/25/2016

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:
Calvin Relyea, age 51, was arrested for indecent exposure and drunkenness… Julian Pinon, age 29, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear and on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Sonia Munoz, age 32, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Jorge Renteria-Marquez, age 48, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… and Luis Alarcon, age 26, was cited for having an open container.
Also, a 53-year-old Deming man reported being the victim of identity theft after learning his Social Security number was being used by someone in Philadelphia to open accounts there… and a backpack with books and papers totaling approximately $100 was taken from a location off South Santa Fe.

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