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Local Crime Report for Friday July 30, 2021

7/30/2021

DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report:
James Sanborn, age 61, arrested for aggravated assault on a peace officer with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct… Selso Lopez, age 21, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Anthony Rodriguez, age 28, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Fabian Munoz, age 19, arrested for interference with officers… Jeanette Alvarez, age 39, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Shannon Relyea, age 50, arrested for indecent exposure… Yolanda Valdez, age 40, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Christopher Milan, age 34, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay times… Geovani Moreno, age 38, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Hector Molina, age 60, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Sergio Beltran, age 28, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear, and a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Breeze Adame, age 33, arrested on a Hidalgo County hold, and a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Vanessa Cota, age 34, of El Paso, Texas arrested on a Dona Ana County Warrant for failure to appear… Celeni Saborio, age 26, arrested on a District court warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation… Leli Tavares, age 18, arrested on a U.S. Marshals warrant for probation violations.
Criminal damage to property reports were taken by police after windows were broken on two local businesses on East Pine Street. A glass window at Tractor Supply was broken valued at $200 and a glass window on Snappy on Pine was broken valued at $300. Police have surveillance video and are continuing the investigation… A 62-year-old Deming woman reported cases of fraud in the total amount of $2,500 after sending several MoneyGrams to a caller who advised her she had won a lottery in the nation of Colombia South America, and just needed to pay the taxes. $100 in jewelry was reported taken from a residence on Driver Street. A necklace and piggybank with a combined value of $210 was taken from a residence on West Maple Street. A tire was slashed on a vehicle on South Whittier valued at $100. A 9mm handgun valued at $550 was reported stolen from a residence on South Platinum Street.

Deming High School Class of 2020 Finally get their Day

7/29/2021

DEMING – The Deming School District will be fulfilling a promise made to the graduating class of 2020. By celebrating their accomplishments with their graduation ceremony after it was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
     DPS staff and the community are invited to the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 on Friday, July 30th at 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Football Stadium. The graduation ceremony will be streamed live on the CATS Network. The link is available on the DPS web page demingps.org, and also our web page at demingradio.com (https://www.youtube.com/c/CATSNetwork )
     Gates open to Memorial Football Field. Will open at 5:45 p.m.
     Social distancing regulations will be followed to the greatest extent possible. Masks will not be required if the ceremony takes place outdoors.
     The following items will not be allowed in the stadium or on the field: • Strollers • Balloons • Air horns/noise makers • Large signs • Fatheads • Weapons of any kind • No food or outside drinks • Water will be available for sale at the concession stands.
     INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE: Bad weather is always a concern in July during our monsoon season. If bad weather occurs, we will move the ceremony to the Deming High School Gym.
     If this happens, graduation participants will be limited to 4 guests due to the COVID-19 safe practices and the seating capacity of the gym. The bad weather determination will be made by 6:00 pm and will broadcast the decision on our website www.demingps.org and social media pages. Masks will be required for unvaccinated people if the ceremony takes place indoors. If you have any questions, contact DHS at (575) 546-2678.

Columbus Woman Killed in Rollover Crash

7/28/2021

DEMING - New Mexico State Police report that on July 22nd at about 7:30 a.m., they received a report of a one vehicle fatal rollover crash on Carzalia Loop off of State Road 9 west of Columbus.
     The Deming Headlight is reporting that the investigation indicates a 2009 Chevy Impala was driven by Rubi Hernandez, age 19, going south on Carzalia Loop.
The vehicle left the roadway and rolled.  Hernandez was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.  She was pronounced dead by the Office of the Medical Investigator.
     Reports indicate alcohol was not a factor in the crash, and seatbelts were not properly utilized.  Speed appears to be the contributing factor in the crash.
     The crash remains under investigation by the New Mexico State Police.

Local Crime Report for Tuesday July 27, 2021

7/27/2021

DEMING – Here’s today’s crime report:
Rudy Munoz, age 60, was arrested for shooting at a dwelling or occupied building or from a motor vehicle causing great bodily harm, possession of a firearm by a felon and tampering with evidence… Michael Perez, age 42, was arrested for battery against a household member… Vanessa Flores, age 52, was arrested on a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Christopher Bilbao, age 35, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation and on another Magistrate warrant for failure to appear.

Orosco Appointed to DPS Board of Education

7/27/2021

DEMING - The Deming Public Schools Board of Education appointed Robert (Bobby) Orosco, Jr., to fill the District 5 Board position that was vacated by Kenneth Teague, Jr.
   Orosco will serve the remainder of the respective term, and will be subject to election on November 2, 2021. “The Board is excited to welcome Mr. Orosco as our newest member, as he brings with him experience both in law enforcement and in serving our district and community as a whole,” said Amy Hernandez, President of the Deming Public Schools Board of Education. “His expertise will be a tremendous benefit to Deming Public Schools.” Orosco is the former City of Deming Chief of Police, where he retired in 2019 with over twenty years of law enforcement service.
   During his time as Chief of Police, Orosco collaborated with Deming Public Schools on several projects, including placing School Resource Officers in schools. After graduating from Deming High School in 1996, Orosco continued his education by attaining a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice along with a Master of Business Administration.
   Orosco is well acquainted with giving back to our community, which is evident by his service as a board member to Luna County Cancer Support, since 2013. “I want to thank the Deming Public Schools Board of Education for the opportunity to serve as District 5 School Board member.” said Robert (Bobby) Orosco, Jr. “I look forward to helping a great team of educators, administrators, and staff continue to provide for the students of Deming Public Schools”.

City of Deming Public Hearing for Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan

7/27/2021

DEMING - The City of Deming would like to inform the community that a public input meeting will be held regarding the City of Deming Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP), on Monday, August 9, 2021, at 5:00 pm to be held at the City of Deming, 309 S. Gold Ave.
The City is seeking public input for community projects that could be considered by the Deming City Council.
Questions and project ideas regarding the ICIP can be directed to Azucena Vargas, Assistant Public Works Director, at avargas@cityofdeming.org or via phone at 575-546-8848, ext. 141.

Air Marine Pilots Assist in Rescue of Stranded Hiker in the Gila

7/27/2021

DEMING – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air Marine Operations aircrew helped Mesilla Valley Rescue and New Mexico Search and Rescue locate and aid a stranded hiker Monday in the Gila National Forest in Southeastern, New Mexico.
The hiker, an adult male and U.S. citizen, had become trapped for four days in an area of the forest due to heavy rains and flash floods. A search and rescue aircraft was requested in an attempt to locate the missing hiker.
The search and rescue teams were able to coordinate the rescue operation with the AMO AS-350 helicopter, which was deployed out of a Deming Air Unit. This aircraft can lift personnel in and out of difficult terrain. The search and rescue teams had an air band radio and were coordinating with the AMO pilots in the search and rescue attempt.
After being airborne for a little more than one hour, at approximately 9:35 a.m. MDT, the AS-350 aircrew were able to locate the stranded hiker, landed the aircraft near his position, and were able to provide food, water and render first aid. The aircrew did an assessment on the hiker who had been injured in the head when he lost his footing and fell after being caught in a flash flood.
The AS-350 aircraft then lifted off to guide the rescue teams on ATVs to the sight where they treated and subsequently transported the rescued hiker to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
“Our region has some rugged terrain and dramatic weather that can often strand people who enjoy the many national parks in this part of the country,” said John Stonehouse, AMO El Paso Air Branch Director. “Our CBP pilots and search and rescues personnel on the ground are often the difference between life and death to those caught up in flash floods or in the desert heat. I am very proud of the air-ground team that made this search and rescue mission a life-saving success.”

NMDOT Reminds Drivers Schools are Open - Drive Safe in School Zones

7/27/2021

DEMING - School Zone Traffic Safety Reminders School days are upon us and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) wants to remind the traveling public and pedestrians to think about traffic laws when in or near a school zone.

General traffic laws:
• No person shall exceed fifteen miles per hour while driving a vehicle on a highway while passing through a school zone (unless otherwise posted)
• A traveling vehicle shall yield to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within designated walk ways
• Every pedestrian crossing the roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway
• No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that is impossible for the driver to yield
• Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle
• Crosswalks may be established over highways abutting a school or the grounds adjacent to a school and all children crossing the highway shall be required to do so within the marked crosswalks
• Every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon a roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary and observe proper precaution upon observing any person on the roadway Motorists are asked to watch for children when school is underway.
When crossing an intersection it is advised to look in both directions. The NMDOT wants to encourage all to observe school zones.

Open Letter to Luna County Citizens from Sheriff Kelly Ganaway

7/26/2021

On July 23rd, I received a call in reference to a phone scam. The caller used my name, Sheriff Kelly Gannaway and my office, Luna County Sheriff's Office, to advise the receiving party that was called, there was a warrant for her husband's arrest, the phone scam caller even had the name of the person they were talking with and used a local phone number.

This is definitely a phone scam! The Luna County Sheriff's Office does not solicit citizens over the telephone to inquire about warrants, and how to take care of them.

If you are contacted with this type of scam being used, do not give them any information and contact the Luna County Sheriff's Office.

Kelly Gannaway
Sheriff Luna County

2021 State 4-H Conference – Luna County Results

7/23/2021

DEMING – Local youth participating in 4-H events this year found themselves still dealing with COVID-19 protocols. However, our local youth participated earlier this month in the New Mexico State conference in Socorro and Albuquerque and had a strong showing.

Here’s a list of the local winners.
Wildlife: 3rd Place Individual: Melody Ruebush, 2nd Place Individual: Tatumn O’ Toole, High Point Individual: Braylin Chaffin
1st Place Team: Luna County – Tatumn O’Toole, Braylin Chaffin, Melody Ruebush
Entomology: 2nd Place Individual: Ivan Schultz, High Point Individual: Poppy Schultz. 1st Place Team: Luna County – Poppy Schultz, Ivan Schultz, Trinity Ruebush
Agronomy: 4th Place Individual: Tatumn O’Toole, High Point Individual: Poppy Schultz, 1st Place Team: Luna County – Tatumn O’Toole, Poppy Schultz, Emily Davenport
Horticulture: 3rd Place Team: Luna County - Calleigh Sweetser, Tatumn O’Toole, Braylin Chaffin, Marc Dominguez, Participant: Melody Ruebush
Fashion Revue: Senior Clothing Construction 1 – Dress – 1st Place and Overall Winner – Calleigh Sweetser
Consumer Decision Making: 3rd Place Individual: Melody Ruebush
High Point Individual: Calleigh Sweetser, 2nd Place Team: Luna County – Calleigh Sweetser, Melody Ruebush, Trinity Ruebush

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