 DEMING – “Diva Duck” – otherwise known as Aubrey Almanza – will reign over the 44th Annual Great American Duck Race festivities as Duck Queen.
Diva Duck was selected as the top fowl royalty by a panel of judges before a packed house of onlookers Thursday night during the Bravo Mic Communications – Deming Radio American Duck Royalty Pageant at the Deming Public School’s Auditorium. Duck Queen runner-up was Groovy Waddlesalot – also known as Samantha Garay. The winner of the “Just Hatched” category from infant to age one was “John Duckvolta” – or Damien Pena. The winner of the “Little Waddler” category for ages 2-4 went to John Quackvolta or Josiah Holguin. The Downey Duckling winner for those ages 5-8 was “Disco Diva Duck” or Luna Balencia. Finally, the “Darling Duckling” winner for the ages 9-12 was Foxy Mama Duck or Natalie Costilla. DEMING - The Great American Duck races got off to a great start last night (Thursday) with the 5th Annual Skateboard competition.
The event was sponsored by Deming Luna County Economic Development, and 575 Graffix at the County’s Skate Park 1101 West Pine. The winners last night (Thursday) were: Beginner category: 3rd Smokey 2nd Quinton 1st Preston Advanced category: 3rd Carlos 2nd Steven 1st Bryce Best Trick category: 2nd James 1st Bryce All winners won cash prizes and skateboard decks. 18 participants and $1,100 given as prizes The 44th annual Great American Duck races run all weekend long at the Luna County Courthouse Park 700 S. Silver in Deming. Food, Carnival and racing ducks on wet and dry tracks! Fun family events for everyone.  DEMING - Deming Future Farmers of America (FFA) students attended the New Mexico State FFA Convention in Las Cruces in June where members, advisors, parents, and supporters from across the state come together to compete and celebrate the achievements of the last year.
Deming FFA students shined against the competition with the following rankings: • Kendahl Bingham and Kash Albrecht competed as a team in the Plant Systems Agriscience Fair contest and received a Silver Ranking • Jazmin Lopez and Jazmin Perea competed as a team in the Plant Systems Agriscience Fair contest and received a Silver Ranking • Addison Schulke competed in the State Talent Show Congratulations to our National Finalists, Elizabeth Donaldson and Destiny Ortega, on their Gold Ranking in Food Products and Processing Systems with their Agri-Science Fair Project, Bagged Versus Bulk: The Healthier Option. The team has been selected in the Top 10 in the Nation and will go on to compete in November at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. After discussing the pandemic and the impact of COVID-19 on shopping for produce, the team came up with the idea to see how much bacteria comes home on bulk and bagged produce. The worlds perspective on germs and bacteria has changed immensely since the COVID-19 pandemic but one thing hasn’t changed is the way consumers purchase produce. Often, people walk into a store and sort through bins of fresh produce, touching multiple before choosing the ones to take home. Elizabeth and Destiny researched the number of bacteria colonies on bagged fruit and bulk fruit with the conclusion that bagged produce brought home less bacteria than bulk. Investigating whether bagged or bulk produce carry more bacteria allows the agricultural industry to provide high quality and safe produce to consumers. “I have seen these girls grow so much over the last year and it has been and incredible journey. Destiny and Elizabeth put in a lot of hours while working on this project, but the hard work has paid off.” said FFA Advisor, Darbi Harrington. “I will never forget how nervous they were to go into the room and compete. I knew they would do amazing but more than anything I wanted to see them walk out with a smile on their face feeling proud of how well they did.” “When we were competing, I remember being super nervous thinking I wouldn’t do good but then the nerves settled down as soon as we started presenting.” said Destiny Ortega “It was the best feeling when we walked out knowing we killed it. I was so thrilled when they announced that we got a Gold Ranking.” Destiny joined FFA in her 7th grade year after her teacher told her about all the opportunities it could bring, and she has loved every moment of being part of the organization. FFA has taught her to never give up and that hard work while giving 110% can take you a long way. “My most memorable moments of the competition are how we would hype up our team members before they would walk in to compete and cheering on Addison when she performed in the talent show.” said Elizabeth Donaldson “My experience at State taught me that good friendships are valuable, and that hard work definitely pays off.” Elizabeth was an experienced member of 4-H before she joined FFA, where she started Livestock Judging which the experience really helped her once she moved to higher level contest in FFA. Her advice to anyone looking to join FFA or another agricultural organization is “Definitely do it! It really helps you branch out, meet lots of new people, gain new experiences with leadership, agriculture related skills, teamwork, and so much more.” “I don’t even have the words to describe how proud I am of these girls and their hard work and dedication! said Ms. Harrington “I am so excited to be able to travel with them to National Contest and provide them with a new experience.” Both girls are extremely excited to go to FFA Nationals to compete and this will be their first time in Indianapolis.  DEMING - Deming Police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night here in Deming.
According to Deming Police Captain Montoya, one person was killed in the shooting. He said that officers were dispatched to the La Paloma del Sol Apartments on East Birch Street for a shot fired call. Upon arrival, officers found one person dead of a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Saul Montes, age 34 of Deming. No one is in custody, and authorities are asking anyone with information to call Lieutenant J Fetrow or Captain J. Montoya at 575-546-3011. Or call Deming Crime stoppers and remain anonymous at 575-546-7800.  Antonio Jesus Carrillo, 46 DEMING - Antonio Jesus Carrillo, 46, has agreed to plead guilty to fentanyl trafficking charges.
According to a story first published by the Deming Headlight, the plea agreement was filed in 6th Judicial District Court on Friday. Carrillo will plead guilty to one count of trafficking by possession with intent to distribute, a second-degree felony, and to a misdemeanor charge of resisting, evading or obstructing an officer. The charges stemmed from an encounter with police on Aug. 30, 2022, while Carrillo’s parole officer was looking for him at his residence on S. Granite Street. Carrillo allegedly tossed several blue pills over a fence while fleeing from a Deming police officer. Later, according to the arrest affidavit, Carrillo allegedly told a Homeland Security investigator he purchased and distributed hundreds of fentanyl pills each week. A hearing has been set for September.  Lexi Jackson - Facebook DEMING - Alexi Jackson, Deming’s former community services director has been charged with larceny and is due to appear in Luna County Magistrate Court today. (Tuesday August 22nd)
According to a story in the Deming Headlight, the criminal complaint was filed Aug. 3rd. Jackson is alleged to have taken a golf cart body that belonged to the city and was valued at $1,200. The charge is a fourth-degree felony, based on the value of the property allegedly taken. Charging documents state that Deming police investigated the claim in December after the city filed a police report. Jackson has not been taken into custody. His first appearance before Magistrate Judge J. Scott Chandler is set for later this morning.                 Click image above for full writ. DEMING - The Luna County Board of Commissioners has petitioned the 6th Judicial District Court in Deming to impose a Mandamus ruling against the Luna County Sheriff, Mike Eby.
In the request, Luna County stated that Sheriff Mike Eby has allegedly arbitrarily and illegally demoted and reassigned four employees to different positions. This appears to be in violation of state law, county ordinance and the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Sheriff’s Union, and the County. When Sheriff Eby took office January 1st, 2023, he demoted two Captains to patrol officers and promoted a Corporal to administration Corporal’s duties. However, the demoted Captain’s salaries were not lowered. In the court petition, the County says that three officers filed official grievances before a hearing officer, (the County Manager). The hearing officer ruled in favor of all three officers. It was ordered that the two previous Captains regain their Captain’s duties, and the Corporal be placed back as patrol Corporal. A fourth employee was promoted to deputy status without going through the proper promotion procedure. Sheriff Eby has allegedly ignored the ruling. That is why the County is seeking this writ of Mandamus. Mandamus is a court order commanding the Sheriff to perform a public or statutory duty. The County is asking for a declaratory judgement from District Judge Jim Foy. If the County receives the judgement, and the Sheriff continues to refuse, the court may order the Sheriff to be in contempt until the writ is obeyed. Or the court may make any actions necessary and proper for the complete enforcement of the writ. The request for the writ was filed on Friday August 18th. The entire petition can be viewed on our web page at Demingradio.com. |
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