(Deming) - ​The New Mexico Department of Transportation continues with bridge rehabilitation and roadway reconstruction operations on Interstate 10 in Luna County. Interstate traffic will continue to encounter a detour while work is being performed.  All interstate traffic will be detoured off the eastbound lane and onto the westbound lane encountering temporary wall barrier along the detour.
     An 11-foot width lane restriction is in effect. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continue to be cautious of personnel in the area.  Construction is expected to be completed by the end of summer. 
     Also, the New Mexico Department of Transportation will be performing over lay and deck repairs on the bridge at mile post 103, in Luna Co. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2017.  Traffic will encounter lane drops on the westbound lanes with a reduced speed limit. A 14’ width lane restriction is in effect.
     Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area. The lane closure will be in effect until repairs are completed.

​(Deming) – Here’s today’s local crime report:
     Hernan Madrid, age 26, arrested for weapons and explosives and prowling police identified the weapons as a brass knuckle.   Paul Bernard, age 33, arrested for aggravated DWI, open container and speeding… Douglas Wade Hestand, age 50, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Michael J. Montoya, age 44, arrested for battery against a household member…   Valerie Ann Medina, age 45, arrested for an open container charge and a Municipal warrant for failure to appear…  Salvador Curiel, age 55, arrested for criminal damage to property and resisting evading or obstructing an officer… Donald William Wilson, age 44, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear…Douglas Wade Hestand, age 50, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license…  Michael J. Montoya, age 44, arrested for battery against a household member… Valeria Ann Medina, age 45, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear and charge with having an open container…  Sara Islas, age 35, cited for battery.
     In other reports, a purse, knife, prescription medication and credit cards were stolen from a vehicle that was parked in the 1000 block of West Pine.   A $500 Smith and Wesson firearm was reported stolen from a vehicle on Sandburg Street,   A purse containing an ID, credit cards and miscellaneous items was taken from a vehicle parked on Juarez street.   

(Silver City) - The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District has implemented a temporary closure effective immediately for the Iron Creek Campground and the Railroad Campground. This closure is for public safety since the entrance to the Iron Creek Campground has flooded out. NM State Patrol, Grant County Sheriff’s Department and FS Law Enforcement responded when several people had to be rescued when the flooding occurred.
The Railroad Campground will be used by New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) as a staging area for repair work and vehicles.
The Southwest portion of the United States is in monsoon season. Flooding and road wash-outs is a natural result of the monsoonal rains. Even if the immediate area isn’t receiving rain, there could be a rainstorm somewhere else in the forest and the water flow could become dangerous.
Some road closures that may affect your travel in/around the Gila National Forest are: NM 152 closed from MM 22-40; NM 35 closed from MM 5-27 and NM 61 closed from 12-24.
Safety tips for traveling in the Gila National Forest so that you “Know before You Go”:
·         Check with NM Roads for up-to-date road conditions. 
·         Check in with the USGS National Water Information System which will indicate water flows for the Gila River and Mimbres River Basin. 
·         Remember that the Gila NF covers over 3 million acres and many small communities.
·         DO NOT cross flooded roadways or flooded washes.
Reminder:  the Cherry Creek Campground and the McMillan Campground access crosses through a flood plain as well. There are many alternatives available for dispersed camping on the Gila NF and if you would like a more developed camping experience, there are other campgrounds such as Upper End and Mesa Campgrounds at Lake Roberts. Be safe and have fun!!!

(Deming) – Deming High School officials have announced the dates for students to pick up their 2017-2018 schedules and school-issued laptops.
     The schedule pickup for all DHS students will be Monday, July 31st, and Wednesday, August 2nd, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Deming High activities lobby in front of the main gymnasium.
     Procedures regarding cell phones and open campus must be signed by a parent or guardian before schedules can be released.
     Those procedures are available on the Deming High School website or may be picked up at the school.
     Schedule changes can be made beginning August 3rd by making an appointment in the guidance office.
     Also, students may pick up their Lenovo 11-E Yoga laptop/tablet computer in Room 25 of the main building on August 7th for seniors, August 8th for juniors, August 9th for sophomores, and August 10th for freshman.
     All students must bring their computer user-agreement form signed by a parent or guardian, along with a $30 fee, before they will be issued their computer.
     School begins Monday, August 14th.

(Deming) – Deming High School students enrolled in a pre-advanced placement or an advanced placement English class are reminded that their summer reading assignment must be completed prior to the first day of school.
     DHS English teachers are accepting the assignments August 7th-14th. Classes begin August 14th.
     Failure to complete the summer reading assignment will result in a zero, and may result in the student’s removal from the Pre-AP/AP program for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year.
     Organizers say the purpose of the summer reading assignment is to prepare students for the rigorous curriculum planned for the high school English classes.
     The assignment also is designed to encourage independent learning and advance skills learned in the previous year, as well as give teachers an opportunity to assess each student’s capabilities.
     Questions about the assignment may be sent to grace.flores@demingps.org.

(Deming) - Here's the area crime report:
     Joshua Saenz, age 24, was arrested for DUI and on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Ernesto Carbajal, age 61, was arrested for DUI and cited for speeding… Joshua Mirka, age 40, was arrested for battery on a peace officer, aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement officer and on an Adult Probation and Parole office warrant for a probation violation…
     Ernesto Dominguez, age 19, was arrested for breaking and entering and on two Municipal warrants for failure to appear… a criminal complaint was filed on Ruben Lopez, age 36, for aggravated stalking…
     Michel Brauer, age 50, was arrested on a Texas Department of Corrections warrant for a parole violation… Anthony Maynes, age 30, was arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to appear… Shelby Palmer, age 41, was arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to appear… Veronica Alvarez, age 36, was arrested on a Dona Ana County District Court warrant for failure to appear… Isaac Escarcega, age 21, was arrested on an instate hold for an out-of-county warrant and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Kimberly Porter, age 40, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines and was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana… Kimberlee Perez, age 21, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines…
     Erasmo Hernandez, age 56, of Columbus, was cited for reckless driving… Rene Saenz, age 22, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia… and a 16-year-old girl was cited for battery against a household member.
     Also, $500 in criminal damage was reported to the bumper of a car parked off N. Nickel… a roll of insulated copper valued at $400 was taken from a residence off S. Copper… and kitchen appliances and dishes, with a combined value of $150, were taken from a church off W. Second Street; $100 in criminal damage to a window occurred during the burglary.