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Local Crime Report for Friday July 31, 2015

7/31/2015

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:

Hilario Arredondo, age 46, of Anthony, was arrested for aggravated DUI, driving while license was suspended or revoked and having an open container… Jose Chavez, age 48, of Sparks, Nevada, was arrested for DUI and following too closely… Abelardo Contreras, age 33, was arrested for battery against a household member and assault against a household member… Alfred Ventura, age 52, was arrested for trespassing at Walmart…

Michael Jones, age 37, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation and on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Sergio Granillo, age 27, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation… Reyna Fernandez, age 35, was cited for dogs at large, dangerous dogs and unvaccinated animals… and Brenda Sosa, age 20, was cited for shoplifting at Mimbres Food Mart.

Law Enforcement Patrolling in August

7/31/2015

(Deming) – New Mexico State Police and the Luna County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, DWI saturation patrols, traffic safety patrols, and registration, insurance and drivers’ license checkpoints in Luna County during the month of August.

     Reportedly, such efforts have shown a significant reduction in alcohol-related fatalities which has been attributed to the continued media attention and public awareness of the dangers of driving intoxicated or distracted.

     Also, studies show people are choosing not to drive after drinking which is the biggest factor in keeping impaired drivers off the roadways.

     And Luna County Sheriff’s Lt. Joy Mullins reminds residents that school will be starting back August 17th, so drivers need to prepare for active school zones once again.

     As always, law enforcement officers remind drivers to watch their speed, properly buckle themselves and their children, never text while driving or otherwise drive distracted, and never drive impaired.

Four Transported Following Crash

7/31/2015

(Deming) – An adult and three children were transported by ambulance to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Pine and Tin Thursday evening.

     Deming Police Chief Brandon Gigante said 19-year-old Dixit Kabar of Van Horn, Texas, was transported with visible injuries, and three children – ages 3, 6 and 9 – were transported with undisclosed injuries.

     The accident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday when a 2006 Jeep Cherokee, being driven south on Tin by 26-year-old Estela Camunez, failed to yield to oncoming traffic at the intersection.

     The Jeep was struck by a 2003 Toyota Corolla being driven west on Pine by Kabar.

     The children were passengers in Camunez’s vehicle.

     Camunez was cited for failing to yield after stopping and on a child restraint violation.

Local Crime Report for Thursday July 30, 2015

7/30/2015

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:

Juan Casimiro-Sierra, age 22, of Mexico, was arrested on a U.S. Marshall’s hold… Steven Telles, age 47, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Adrian Solis, age 24, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… and Marvin Stepp, age 62, was cited for trespassing at Walmart.

Also… $1,500 in criminal damage to a vehicle parked off East Holly was reported after chunks of asphalt were thrown through the vehicle’s rear window.

Deming Public Schools Info System Change, HS Schedules

7/30/2015

(Deming) – The Deming Public School District is transferring to Infinite Campus, an internet-based student information system that reportedly is more advanced than JMac, the system previously used by the district.

     Deming High School Principal Janean Garney said Infinite Campus should allow the district to efficiently serve students and communicate instantly with parents and other stakeholders.

     Garney said that due to the transition, Deming High School will not be enrolling new students until next Wednesday, August 5th.

     Students new to the district are encouraged to stop by the high school on August 5th to enroll.

     Monday, August 10th, is the day set for 9th grade and new student orientation and schedule pickup.

     The event, slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Deming Public Schools auditorium, will include an expo featuring school clubs and organizations, as well as a school tour.

     And the schedule pick-up for 10th through 12th graders will be Monday, August 10th, anytime from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the lobby of the high school main building.

Immunization Clinics in Deming Next Week

7/30/2015

(Deming) – There will be free back-to-school immunization clinics in Deming for the next two weeks.

     The New Mexico Department of Health’s Luna County Public Health Office will be hosting the back-to-school immunization clinics on Tuesday and Friday next week – August 4th and 7th, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of the following week – August 11th, 13th and 14th.

     The clinics will run from 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. each day at 215 S. Silver Avenue.

     The special clinics are part of the “Got Shots? Protect Tots!” immunization campaign which has healthcare providers from across the state partnering with the New Mexico Department of Health, the New Mexico Immunization Coalition and the New Mexico Primary Care Association to get children age 18 and younger immunized.

     The immunization clinics are open to the public and free of charge.

     Parents need to bring their child’s shot record and Medicaid or private health insurance card.

     For more information on the no-charge immunization clinics, contact the Luna County Public Health Office at 546-2771.

Friday is Barbara Schreiber Day in Deming

7/30/2015

Mayor Jasso with Barbara Schreiber

(Deming) – A woman credited with reaching out to those less fortunate in Deming is begin recognized with a day of honor.

     Deming Mayor Benny Jasso has declared Friday, July 31st, “Barbara Schreiber Day” in Deming.

     Schreiber, together with her late husband, Vernon, founded Deming Helping Hand.

     The mayoral proclamation signed Tuesday says that the Schreibers moved to Deming from California 18 years ago and began reaching out to the less affluent in Deming by supplying food and other essentials to people in need out of their garage.

     The Schreibers received nonprofit status for what became Deming Helping Hand, Inc. in 2004, and began operating out of a building at the Luna County Courthouse Park and the local Masonic Lodge.

     Then in 2006, the Schreibers, with additional help, purchased a warehouse in the Deming Industrial Park to expand their original mission and serve more people in need.

     The proclamation says that under Barbara’s direction, Deming Helping Hand, Inc. purchases $5,000 in food commodities to be distributed for the month and also assists families with utilities on occasion.

     Schreiber is being recognized for her service, generosity, and compassion to the citizens of Deming and Luna County.

Local Crime Report for Wednesday July 29, 2015

7/29/2015

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:

A criminal summons was issued for Phillip McFarland, age 49, for battery against a household member… Jesse Sedillo, age 44, was arrested on an Adult Probation and Parole Office order for a probation violation… Juan Torres, age 37, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Jeannie Arnold, age 41, was cited for shoplifting at Walmart… and Makea Payne, age 24, was cited for shoplifting at Walmart.

Also… luggage and contents, with a combined value of $1,500, were taken from a location off East Cedar… an air conditioner motor valued at $150 was taken from a location off San Miguel… and a bicycle valued at nearly $100 was taken from a location off Platinum.

FSA Nomination Period Ends Monday

7/29/2015

(Deming) – The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency county committees ends Monday.

     Farmers and ranchers reportedly have a voice through county committees, and officials say it is important for county committees to reflect the area’s diversity.

     To be eligible to serve on an FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in an agency-administered program, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the local administrative area where they are nominated.

     Farmers and ranchers may nominate themselves or others.      Organizations representing minorities and women also may nominate candidates.

     To become a candidate, an eligible individual must sign an FSA-669A nomination form. The form and other information about FSA county committee elections are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.

     Nomination forms for the 2015 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on Monday, August 3rd.

     Ballots will be mailed to eligible voters beginning November 9th.

KLCB is Surveying on Plastic Bag Use

7/29/2015

(Deming) – Officials at Keep Luna County Beautiful are collecting information on how members of the public use and recycle single-use plastic bags.

     Questions on the survey include how often you use plastic bags from retailers, whether you re-use those plastic bags, whether you recycle the bags, how often you take a reusable bag with you when you shop, and what prevents you from using reusable bags.

     Luna County has been considering implementing a plastic bag ordinance since last fall.

     Luna County Community Projects Director Jessica Etcheverry said anyone interested in taking the survey can find it at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K3ZRBZB.

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