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Local Crime Report for Monday August 31, 2020

8/31/2020

DEMING – Here’s the area crime report:
     Genaro Chavez, age 60, of Columbus, was arrested for aggravated DUI and reckless driving… Martin Coronel, age 55, was arrested for aggravated DUI… Araceli Rodriguez, age 40, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, unlawful use of a license, on two registration violations, and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear…
     Irene Rodriguez, age 39, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for two counts of identity theft, two counts of forgery, and two counts of fraud… Hector Prieto, age 49, was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, drunkenness, and interfering with officers… Jamie Roach, age 34, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked…
     Francisco Lucero, age 19, was arrested on a Dona Ana County warrant for failure to appear… Dana Hull, age 38, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… and a criminal summons was issued to a 16-year-old boy for possession of drug paraphernalia.
     Also, a skate board, tools, and miscellaneous household items, with a combined value of over $800, were taken from a residence off S. Yucca… $600 worth of diesel fuel was reported taken from a station off E. Cedar… and a residence off S. Slate was broken into.

Census Event Set for Thursday in Deming

8/31/2020

DEMING – The Luna County Complete Count Committee, in collaboration with Congresswoman Xochitl Torres Small, will have a Census meet-and-greet event Thursday.
     Anyone who has not completed the 2020 census is encouraged to attend Thursday, Sept. 3rd, from noon-2 p.m. in the pavilion at Courthouse Park.
     A member of the Complete Count Committee will assist residents with the census.
     Also, hot dogs will be served and organizers will be handing out masks, hand sanitizers, and other giveaways.
     Congresswoman Torres Small will be at the event from noon-12:45 p.m.
     Questions should be directed to Evelyn Lira at 543-6561.

Pet of the Week - Rocky - DAGSHIP RESCUE

8/31/2020

Pet of the Week – Rocky 090120

This week we would like to introduce you to Rocky!
This little guy is available to be cuddling in your lap now!

Rocky is a 10-month-old chihuahua and dachshund mix.
Rocky is a lovely little guy, he gets along with dogs of all sizes and is very good natured.

Rocky is a super loving little guy just looking for that loving home to share.

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

To visit Rocky, stop by DAGSHIP Rescue at 1755 Domingo Road SW or call 575-313-0626.

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

Local Crime Report - Friday August 28, 2020

8/30/2020

Here's the latest local crime report:
     Cesar Nunez-Cardoza, age 19, arrested by NM Game and Fish Department on a Magistrate warrant for Hunting without a valid license, waste of game, unlawful ammunition, and shooting at game from a public road… Jason Moshier, age 23, arrested on two 6th Judicial District Court warrants both for failure to appear, and also charged with interference with officers..
     Juvenito Sanchez, age 41, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear, and a Dona Ana County Magistrate warrant also for failure to appear…   Cecil Hicks, age 55, arrested on three Luna County Magistrate court warrants all for failure to appear.. Jose Arroyo, age 34, arrested for possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamines, driving while license suspended or revoked, no insurance, no registration and resisting evading or obstructing an officer… David Baca, age 40, arrested for aggravated stalking, violating an order of protection, and 4 Hidalgo County warrants for failure to comply with comply with orders of the court… George Irwin, age 58, summoned into court for battery… Dennis Eaglestar, age 33, summoned into court for battery…
     Finally, a 2001 grey Pontiac 2 door vehicle valued at $2000 was reported stolen from a residence on South Ruby.

Local Crime Report for Friday August 28, 2020

8/28/2020

DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report:
     Allison Gardner, age 31, was arrested for burglary, and criminal damage to property of a household member…  Allen Bush, age 37, arrested on a California warrant for failure to appear…   Theresa Marie Ortiz, age 50, of Silver City, was arrested on a Grant County warrant for aggravated battery…   Gerald Hefley, age 50, was arrested on an Arizona fugitive complaint warrant…  Kevin Paul Hart, age 37, was arrested for aggravated assault and battery…   and Amber Alfred, age 22, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for possession of a controlled substance and charged with interference with officers.
     A burglary was reported at a business located at 1700 South Columbus Road after a shed was broken into and a concrete mixer and paint mixer were taken.  Items taken valued at almost $900.
    A bicycle valued at $350 was reported stolen from a residence on South Silver Street.
    A cow valued at $1200 was hit and killed by a motorist at the corner of New Frontier and Lucca Roads.

Deming Public Schools Extends Student eLearning

8/28/2020

DEMING - Deming Public Schools has made the decision to continue school online with 100% eLearning model until December 18, 2020. eLearning continues to be the best option for protecting the health and safety of our Deming Public Schools community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting in January families will have the option to continue the remote eLearning or start the hybrid model of instruction. The hybrid model will be phased in depending on updated information from the Governor’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Health. “Deming Public School will continue to stay in a remote learning environment through the semester. We will continue to re-evaluate as we receive more information.” said Dr. Arsenio Romero, Deming Public Schools Superintendent “In the coming weeks and months, it is possible that we will be bringing more students with IEPs, more primary students, and more at-risk students back to campus for face-to-face learning. We will start slowly and safely. This will ensure that our school procedures work, that we continue to limit contact exposure, but also respond to our students needs.”
If you have any questions please contact your school or the district at (575) 546-8841.
All plans are subject to change pending New Mexico Department of Health orders.

Local Crime Report for Thursday August 27, 2020

8/27/2020

DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report:
     Allison Gardner, age 31, was arrested for burglary, and criminal damage to property of a household member… Allen Bush, age 37, arrested on a California warrant for failure to appear…   Theresa Marie Ortiz, age 50, of Silver City, was arrested on a Grant County warrant for aggravated battery…   Gerald Hefley, age 50, was arrested on an Arizona fugitive complaint warrant… Kevin Paul Hart, age 37, was arrested for aggravated assault and battery…   and Amber Alfred, age 22, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for possession of a controlled substance and charged with interference with officers.
     A burglary was reported at a business located at 1700 South Columbus Road after a shed was broken into and a concrete mixer and paint mixer were taken. Items taken valued at almost $900.
    A bicycle valued at $350 was reported stolen from a residence on South Silver Street.
    A cow valued at $1200 was hit and killed by a motorist at the corner of New Frontier and Lucca Roads.

Census Parade Rescheduled for Friday in Deming

8/27/2020

DEMING – The Luna County Complete Count Committee announced the rescheduled parade Friday in Deming to promote the census.
     The parade will start at 5 p.m. Friday, August 28st, at the courthouse, 700 S. Silver Ave., and will head north on Gold to Pine, and then will wind back to the courthouse via Pearl St. The parade was rescheduled from it’s original date of last Friday due to windy conditions last week.
     Organizers say at least three trucks will be participating.
     The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for individuals and communities.
     Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.
     Anyone who has not completed their census is encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
     Contact the Luna County manager’s office at 546-0494 for more information.

Luna County COVID-19 Cases Jump by 32 - Due to Holding Hidalgo County Inmates

8/27/2020

DEMING – Local authorities were shocked Thursday when the New Mexico Department of Health posted recent COVID-19 cases, and Luna County’s numbers had climbed by 32.
However, after investigating, Luna County Manager Chris Brice told Deming Radio News that the increase in Luna County numbers were a result of the local Detention Center accepting inmates transferred from Hidalgo County.
As part of a mutual aid agreement between Luna and Hidalgo Counties, Deming has been training staff from Lordsburg, and to facilitate that training, all inmates that were housed in the Hidalgo County Detention Center, were transferred to the Luna County Detention Center August 19th.
Brice said that they had been told that the inmates had tested negative in Hidalgo county however, upon arrival in Luna County, the inmates were all given COVID-19 safety measures tests. The results were 21 additional positive cases from the Hidalgo inmates, 8 additional positive tests from Luna County inmates, and 1 additional positive case from a Sierra County inmate.
Brice said it appears that the 21 Hidalgo County positive tests were attributed to Luna County incorrectly, and he would be in contact with the State Health Department to see if the numbers could be corrected. He added that Luna County’s recent COVID-19 cases had been good.
Upon completion of the staff training, all inmates will be returned to Hidalgo County with ongoing training and guidance being provided by Luna County Detention Staff.

Recovery Council Urges Local Businesses to Apply for Loan Program

8/26/2020

SANTA FE—Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Economic Recovery Council is urging small businesses that have been hard hit by the COVID-19 public health emergency to apply for an emergency loan program now available through the New Mexico Finance Authority.
The Small Business Recovery Act of 2020 set aside $400 million from the New Mexico’s Severance Tax Permanent Fund to provide loans to New Mexico businesses and nonprofits that have experienced financial hardship during the pandemic.
“This is a great opportunity for businesses to get some critical help that could make the difference in being able to navigate through this very difficult period,” said Economic Recovery Council Chairwoman Christina Campos.
“It’s so important for our recovery that our state’s small businesses get through this.” “This is a program that is especially beneficial for small businesses that may not have been able to access federal relief or who need more flexibility. We’d love to see more businesses take advantage of what is available,” added Councilmember Jason Sandel.
Businesses may be eligible for loans of up to $75,000. The loans do not require a personal guarantee or collateral and carry an interest rate currently set at 1.625 percent, fixed for the life of the loan. The loans can be used to cover rent, payroll, and other expenses. Among other criteria, to be eligible, applicants:
• Must be a New Mexico business or a nonprofit corporation organized under Section 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 that has closed or reduced operations due to the public health order, and
• Had annual gross revenue of less than $5 million as determined by its 2019 federal income tax return or Form 990, and
• Experienced a 30% decline in monthly gross receipts or monthly revenue in April and May of 2020 as compared to the same months in 2019. Applications are being processed on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more and to apply, go to the New Mexico Finance Authority website at www.nmfinance.com.

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