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Local Crime Report for Thursday August 30, 2018

8/30/2018

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:
     Jose Ornelas, age 28, was arrested for arson in connection with a house fire off N. Iron… Carlos Ransdell, age 24, was arrested for trespassing and cited for having alcohol in a public place…
     Shelby Palmer, age 42, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation… Arnoldo Garcia, age 34, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… and a 15-year-old boy was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.
     Also, a 2007 Ford Focus valued at $2,300 was borrowed from a resident off S. Slate and not returned… hand-tools and other items valued at over $100 were taken from an apartment off S. Tennyson… and $100 in criminal damage was reported to a business off N. Country Club Rd. after a window was chipped.

Stars-N-Parks Program Saturday

8/30/2018

(Deming) – A Stars-N-Parks astronomy program will take place this Saturday, September 1st, at Rockhound State Park.     Rockhound State Park is located in the Little Florida Mountains southeast of Deming.
   Attendees will observe highlights of the early September sky, including Saturn transiting, Mars following, Jupiter setting in the west, the Summer Milky Way past the meridian, and Andromeda rising in the east.
   The event will begin with a night sky tour, followed by views of deep sky objects through a high-powered telescope. Mike Nuss will be the presenter.
   The program is viewed in a dark sky setting beginning at about 8:45 p.m., and attendees should arrive at the park at sunset, which is at about 7:30 p.m., so they can become familiar with their surroundings before nightfall.
    The program will end at about 10:15 p.m.
Stars-N-Parks is sponsored by the National Public Observatory, a non-profit membership organization.
     More information is available at www.Astro-NPO.org.

Columbus Gazebo Fundraiser Set for Saturday

8/30/2018

(Columbus) – Residents of Columbus are planning a fundraiser Saturday to help restore the gazebo in the village’s historic plaza.
     The gazebo, torn down a few years ago because of hazardous conditions, was once an important gathering place and landmark for the village, famous for being attacked by Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa.
     The plaza dates back to the town's raid by Villa in 1916, when 18 Americans and scores of Villa's fighters died. U.S. Army General John "Black Jack" Pershing chased Villa back into Mexico but never caught him.
     A “Rebuild the Gazebo” fundraiser is set for this Saturday, September 1st, from 4-10 p.m. in downtown Columbus.
     There will be face-painting, children’s games, a dunking booth with local officials, music, and food vendors. Donations will be accepted.
     Columbus is located 30 miles south of Deming, and three miles north of Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico.
     Call 575-343-0147 for more information.

Deming Radio - DAGSHIP Rescue - Pet of the Week

8/29/2018

Hello I'm Zack! I would LOVE to be a part of your Family!

This week we would like to introduce you to Zack, he's 5 years old, recently got his rabies vaccine and tag, neutered, and microchipped. Zack is a little guy and is Chihuahua mix and only weight about 10 pounds!

He is a very loving boy and loves to be held and is a loyal sweetheart! Zack would make a great companion doggy.

As Pet of the Week, adoption is only $35 which includes everything and all paperwork. If you decide to foster Zack…the trial period is free!

To visit Zack stop by DAGSHIP Rescue at 1755 Domingo Road SW or call 545-8862.

Visit with Zack…. because he’s Deming Radio’s pet of the week.

Local Crime Report for Wednesday August 29, 2018

8/29/2018

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

     Lisa Payne, age 54, was arrested for DUI… Jazmin Santos, age 18, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear and on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Juan Dominguez, age 19, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Delilah Martinez, age 32, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear…
     Santiago Cerecedos, age 55, was cited for having alcohol in a public place… Gemma Escobar-Ortiz, age 37, was cited for having alcohol in a public place… and Miguel Zaragoza, age 52, was cited for having alcohol in a public place.
     Also, a utility truck caught fire in the area of Poplar and Santa Barbara.

Deming's National Night Out Touted as a Success

8/29/2018

Photo features Christie Ann Harvey with Deming MainStreet and Chief Bobby Orosco and Capt. Clint Hogan with the Deming Police Department [l-r Hogan, Harvey, Orosco])

(Deming) – Deming MainStreet officials are saying this month’s National Night Out resulted in the highest turn-out rate ever recorded for a three-hour event at Luna County Courthouse Park.
     Although the organization’s media release did not specify an estimated number of attendees for the August 7th event, the release did credit collaboration among a number of organizations for the evening’s success.
     National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police/community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
     It also provides an opportunity to bring law enforcement officers and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
     Now in its 35th year across the nation, the evening’s focus is on heightening crime- and drug-prevention awareness, generating support and participation in local anti-crime efforts, and sending a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
     Deming MainStreet officials said approximately 40 businesses, organizations, schools, government entities and law enforcement providers participated in the Deming event.

Luna Unemployment Drops Again in July

8/29/2018

(Deming) – Luna County's unemployment rate dropped again in July – marking the second month in a row of single-digit unemployment for the county.
     Preliminary figures from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions show Luna County with a July unemployment rate of 8%, down from the revised June rate of 9.1%, and down considerably from the July 2017 rate of 10.2%.
     McKinley County was second in the state in unemployment in July at 7.6%, followed by Torrance County at 7.1%.
     In our area, Grant County had 5.1% unemployment in July, Hidalgo County had 3.7%, and the Las Cruces area had 5.8%.
   The county with the least unemployment in July was Los Alamos at 3.4%.
     Unemployment statewide was 4.7% in July – down slightly from June.
   The New Mexico labor force estimates show Luna County with a labor force of 11,288 – with 10,388 employed and 900 unemployed.

Local Crime Report for Tuesday August 28, 2018

8/28/2018

(Deming) – Here’s the area crime report:
     Fernando Hernandez, age 33, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespassing… Timothy Bustillo, age 23, was arrested for unlawful use of a license…
     Isaac Garcia, age 22, was arrested on an Adult Probation and Parole Office order for a probation violation… Lori Gannaway, age 26, who was already incarcerated in the Luna County Detention Center, was served a Dona Ana Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Luegine Wiggins, Jr., age 49, was cited for nuisance enumerated and unauthorized accumulation… and Edward Graham, age 52, was cited for nuisance enumerated.
     Also, a 2002 Dodge Durango valued at $1,500 was reported stolen from a location off S. Gold Ave… numerous items including safety belts and a propane torch, with a combined value of over $300, were taken from a location off W. Railroad Ave… and a deer was struck by a vehicle and killed on Hwy 418.

School Bus Evacuation Drills Set for Wednesday

8/28/2018

(Deming) – Parents of school bus riders, take note: your child may be a little late getting home Wednesday.
Deming Public Schools’ Director of Transportation Frank Milo said his department will be holding mandatory front-door bus evacuation drill exercises Wednesday, August 29th.
     Milo said the drill will involve bus drivers having students get on the bus, then pulling the bus forward a minimum of 10-feet, stopping, instructing students on what to do, and then having students exit the bus.
     Students will be instructed to walk a minimum of 75-feet away from the front of the bus, assuming the issue is toward the rear of the bus.
     Milo said some drills will take place in the morning, but most will be Wednesday afternoon.
     He estimates buses may be delayed by 10-15 minutes.
     Again, parents or guardians of school bus riders should expect some bus delays Wednesday afternoon as drivers hold mandatory bus evacuation drill exercises.

Johnson Answers Locals’ Questions about Race

8/28/2018

AP Photo

(Deming) – Libertarian Senate Candidate Gary Johnson appeared at a public event in Luna County Monday – just two weeks after officially entering the race.
     The event at St. Clair Winery was hosted by local Libertarian Rebecca Lescombes, and gave residents a chance to find out what Johnson is bringing to the race as he attempts to unseat incumbent Sen. Martin Heinrich.
     Johnson, a two-term New Mexico governor, said his biggest issue is the nation’s deficit, estimated at $833 billion, and the looming consequences of the country’s unchecked spending.
     He said he was concerned there were no reductions in spending to go along with President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.
     Johnson, who described himself at fiscally conservative and socially liberal, said as an elected Libertarian he could serve as a swing vote in the Senate.
     He added that he would like to see what he called “Uber-everything,” meaning a business-model shift in the country to consumer-driven on-demand service providers that are not subsidized with government dollars – the model successfully used by Uber’s on-demand transportation system.

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