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Local Crime Report for Tuesday September 30, 2014

9/30/2014

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

     Ernesto Espinoza, age 43, was arrested on a Garfield County, Colorado, fugitive warrant for failure to appear on a vehicle-theft charge, on a Colfax County warrant for failure to appear and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear…

     Brooke Bazor, age 18, was arrested on an Adult Probation and Parole Office warrant for a probation violation… Isaac Garcia, age 19, was arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to appear… Michael Skiles, age 56, was arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to appear… and Marc Torres, age 21, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines.

     Also… a business off East Pine sustained $300 in criminal damage after its front window was damaged… five windows were damaged by a b-b or pellet gun on a residence off Solana Road Southwest… a handgun valued at $150 was taken from a residence off North Iron… and an unoccupied residence off Highway 549 had a storm door and windows damaged during a break-in.

Drivers Alerted to New Four-Way Stop

9/30/2014

(Deming) – There is now a four-way stop at the intersection of Country Club Road Southeast and Rockhound Road Southeast.

Luna County Undersheriff Arturo Baeza said they are asking motorists to pay close attention to the additional stopping requirements when traveling in the area.

Warnings and citations will be issued to motorists ignoring the new signage.

Deming Businesses Celebrate Manufacturing

9/30/2014

(Deming) – Several Deming businesses are celebrating National Manufacturing Day with tours and presentations this week.

     The Deming events, set for this Thursday and Friday, are organized by Luna County Community Projects along with New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

     Participating are Compass Components, Solitare Homes, St. Clair Winery, Luna Rossa Winery, Mizkan (Border Foods) and Preferred Produce.

     At Compass Components, located at 2400 Atlantic Way, more than 100 workers assemble custom-designed electrical components used in the transportation, semiconductor, solar-power and medical industries. Compass opened its Deming facility in 2006.

     Solitaire Homes, at 100 Tapia Road SE, is a leading builder of manufactured homes, employing about 150 people. Solitaire Homes is the state's first manufactured home builder to receive Energy Star certification.

     Since 1984, St. Clair Winery, at 1325 De Baca Road SE, has produced more than 70 different wines under many labels, including Blue Teal, D.H. Lescombe and the Soliel line of mimosas.

     Luna Rossa, at 3710 W. Pine Street, was founded in 2001, and produces wines using only New Mexico-grown grapes.

     Mizkan (Border Foods), in the Deming Industrial Park, has over 30 years of processing experience, specializing in green chile and jalapenos. Mizkan also is a major enchilada sauce producer.

     And Preferred Produce, 23485 Columbus Rd SE, delivers just-ripe, and chemical- and pesticide-free produce to consumers.

     Anyone interested in attending a tour can register at http://newmexicomep.org and click on the Manufacturing Day link.

Local Crime Report for Monday September 29, 2014

9/29/2014

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

     Jesse Beltran, age 20, was arrested for aggravated DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia… Veronica Perez, age 22, of Phoenix, Arizona, was arrested for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

     Yvette Torres, age 38, of Organ, was arrested for larceny and on two Dona Ana County warrants – one for failure to appear and one for failure to pay fines… Deanna Baeza, age 24, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked… Rodney Vigil, age 35, was arrested for shoplifting at Family Dollar.

     Alexandria Martinez, age 25, was arrested on an Adult Probation and Parole Office warrant for a probation violation… Uriel Salas, age 21, was arrested on three Magistrate warrants – two for failure to pay fines and one for failure to appear… Victoria Avitia, age 28, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Socorro Rodriguez, age 22, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear.

     Gerald Hefley, age 20, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Alice Shannon, age 49, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Amanda Shannon, age 20, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Yrau Vela, age 22, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… and a 15-year-old girl was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

     Also… an electronic tablet valued at $1,300 was reported stolen from a medical office off South Gold… a clarinet valued at nearly $300 was taken from a bus stop near Pear and Gold… and an electronic tablet valued at $250 was reported stolen from a business off East Pine.

Deming Pedestrian Hit by Car Friday Night

9/29/2014

(Deming) – A 50-year-old man attempting to cross Pine Street was struck by a car Friday night.

     Deming Police Chief Brandon Gigante said Sergio Santana, who was initially identified as “homeless,” was running north on Pine near Diamond at about 7:30 Friday night when he was struck by a 1985 Mercury four-door being driven east on Pine by 58-year-old Eloy Martinez.

     Martinez said he was driving in the inner lane and was making a lane change when he struck Santana.

     Witnesses reported it appeared Santana was attempting to “beat the traffic” as he crossed Pine.

     Santana was transported with undisclosed injuries.

     Gigante said the investigation is ongoing, but no citations were immediately issued.

Local Wanted Felon Surrenders to Port Authorities

9/29/2014

Gerardo Jaramillo, 19

(Deming) – A man wanted on numerous warrants, and who a month ago forced a driver to take him to Mexico while being pursued by law enforcement officers, turned himself in to authorities Sunday night.

     Nineteen-year-old Gerardo Jaramillo surrendered to law enforcement officers at the Columbus port of entry at just before 10 p.m. Sunday and was immediately taken into custody.

     Jaramillo was wanted on five Magistrate warrants – including one involving charges from last month when he allegedly forced two people to drive him from Deming to Palomas, Mexico, where he escaped from Deming Police, Luna County Sheriff’s and Mexican officers. He stabbed one of the two car-jacking victims in the upper right arm during the incident.

     Jaramillo’s warrants include charges of kidnapping, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, robbery with a firearm, aggravated fleeing from law enforcement officers, and conspiracy.

     He also was charged with bringing contraband into a place of imprisonment after being caught with marijuana in the waistband of his underwear while being booked into jail Sunday.

Luna County Exempted from Food Stamp Work Plan

9/29/2014

(Deming) –A state agency is exempting – for now – Luna and several other New Mexico counties and about a dozen Native American tribes and pueblos from new work-related rules for participation in the food stamp nutrition-assistance program.

     The Albuquerque Journal reports the exemptions are based on high unemployment rates.

     Counties being excluded from the rules include Luna as well as McKinley and Mora, and the tribes and pueblos being exempted include the Navajo Nation.

     In August, Luna County once again had the highest unemployment percentage in the state at 12.8%, followed by Mora with 12.4%, and McKinley with 10.1%.

     Luna County consistently has double-digit unemployment.

     The new Human Services Department rules to re-impose work requirements for food stamp nutrition assistance are scheduled to start taking effect November 1st in three planned phases.

     Counties in the first phase include Bernalillo, Sandoval, Santa Fe and Valencia.

Local Crime Report for Thursday September 25, 2014

9/25/2014

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

     Timothy Davis, age 51, was arrested for aggravated DUI… Nathan Tidey, age 26, was arrested for trafficking in a controlled substance… a criminal complaint was filed on Ismael Jaramillo, age 23, for two counts of child abuse, aggravated assault on a peace officer, aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement officer, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, driving while license was suspended or revoked, three counts of causing criminal damage to property, and having an expired registration…

     Jorge Islas, age 18, of Columbus, was arrested on a District Court warrant for a probation violation… Coke Crawford, age 48, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for violating conditions of release… Serena Aguilera, age 22, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Jimmy Kennedy, age 38, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… James Lindsay, age 42, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines…
     Valerie Amador, age 28, of Bayard, was cited for shoplifting at Walmart… Dolores Fierro, age 33, of Bayard, was cited for shoplifting at Walmart… and Jose Fierro, age 30, of Arenas Valley, was cited for shoplifting at Walmart.

     And in juvenile news… a 17-year-old boy was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and minor allowing self to be served alcohol… and a 15-year-old boy was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Drug Enforcement Administration Take Back Initiative Saturday

9/25/2014

(Deming) – The Deming Police Department is participating in a nationwide Drug Enforcement Administration initiative Saturday to get outdated prescription drugs out of homes.

     Officials say unused prescription drugs often become part of the illegal substance abuse problem in a community.

     Deming Police Captain Bobby Orosco said residents are encouraged to drop off their unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs in a collection box to be set up in the lobby of the police department, 700 East Pine, this Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

     Deming Police Chief Brandon Gigante said no questions would be asked and no identifying information requested.

     The medication must be in some type of container or baggie. The DEA does not accept any liquid medications, needles or syringes.

Recycling Grant to Benefit Deming

9/25/2014

(Deming) – Deming is one of 14 areas in New Mexico to benefit from a USDA Rural Development grant for recycling.

     USDA State Director Terry Brunner said the $30,000 grant awarded to the New Mexico Recycling Coalition will fund the expansion of recycling efforts in rural New Mexico.

     Targeted communities include Deming, as well as Alamogordo, Angel Fire, Catron County, Gallup, Grants, Las Vegas, Raton, Roswell, Ruidoso, Silver City, Taos, Truth or Consequences and Tucumcari. These communities reportedly were selected based on the success of current recycling programs, and the potential for the area to grow and expand recycling businesses.

     The funding is designed to develop small-scale recycling businesses as well as pay for technical assistance to business owners who are in the process of launching their recycling businesses.     Examples of small-scale business models include taking mattresses and turning them into dog beds, providing recycling collection services to businesses and households, or taking glass and creating recycled-content countertops, tile, or art pieces.