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Youth Football in Full Swing

9/24/2015

(Deming) – Under new leadership and with a new name, Luna County Youth Football is three weeks into a season focused on developing players into Wildcats of tomorrow.

     Cesar Moreno — who was named 2015’s “Father of the Year” by the local Home Visiting Council — is at the helm as commissioner in the first year of a revitalized and rebranded league, bolstered by the generosity of private citizens, community organizations and businesses, to supply players with much-needed new uniforms and equipment.

     This season, the league is serving about 160 players in three age brackets from five to 12 years old. Each bracket has four teams. The youth play Saturday mornings at the football fields off Country Club Road.

     Moreno credits the hard work of both the players and coaches with this season’s success.

     He said his main goal is to get kids away from being in the house all day playing video games and watching cartoons.

     Moreno said if they can prepare players for a future as positive members of the community, then their work is done.

     Games are open to the public and there is no charge for admission. A concession stand is available on site.

Total Lunar Eclipse Sunday

9/24/2015

(Deming) – A Stars-N-Parks astronomy program Sunday at Rockhound State Park will feature a total lunar eclipse.

Rockhound State Park is located in the Little Florida Mountains southeast of Deming.

Attendees will observe highlights of the late September sky, with a full moon rising in the east as the sun sets in the west. The penumbra phase will be complete by about 7:10 p.m., and the moon will begin to enter the umbra of the earth’s shadow. By just after 8:10 p.m., the total phase of the eclipse will be reached and the moon will begin to exit the earth’s shadow at about 9:20 p.m.

The event begins with a night sky tour, followed by views of deep sky objects though a high-powered telescope. John Gilkison will be the presenter.

The program is viewed in a dark sky setting, and attendees should arrive at the park at sunset, which is at about 7 p.m. Sunday, so they can become familiar with their surroundings before nightfall.

The program will end at about 9:30 p.m.

Stars-N-Parks is sponsored by the National Public Observatory, a non-profit membership organization that sponsors astronomy programs. More information is available at www.Astro-NPO.org.

Local Crime Report for September 23rd, 2015

9/23/2015

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

Jana Black, age 34, was arrested for DUI and causing criminal damage to property… Jordan Almanza, age 22, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for four counts of burglary and four counts of larceny… Joshua Robles, age 24, of Silver City, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked… Harvey Tarango, age 24, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… and Sandra Contreras, age 35, was cited for shoplifting at Walmart.

Also, criminal damage estimated at $3,800 occurred to a closed business off West Spruce after four large windows were broken… and a suitcase with clothing was taken from a pickup parked off East Pine; value estimated at $900.

Toss No Mas Cleanup is Saturday

9/23/2015

(Deming) – Luna County residents are invited to join in the effort to beautify the county by picking up trash Saturday.

     Keep Luna County Beautiful is holding its biannual Toss No Mas Cleanup beginning at 8 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 26th.

     Volunteers should meet at 8 a.m. at Luna County Courthouse Park to be dispatched to predetermined areas around the county selected based on need by officials with the Luna County Code Enforcement Division.

     Saturday’s volunteers will be outfitted with gloves and trash bags, and will help pick up trash under the supervision of a Keep Luna County Beautiful advisory board member or other county official.

     Then volunteers will return to the park around noon for an appreciation picnic lunch sponsored by Aramark.

     Door prizes donated by local businesses will be given away at the picnic.

     Last year, Keep Luna County Beautiful events brought together 255 volunteers who picked up 53,000 pounds of trash.

     Keep Luna County Beautiful Director Joe Padilla said that total beat their collection goal by several thousand tons, and they always set an informal goal of trying to beat the previous year’s haul of trash.

     For more information, contact Padilla at (575) 543-6625.

Local Crime Report for Tuesday September 20, 2015

9/22/2015

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

     Chase Hobbs, age 31, was arrested for aggravated battery on a household member, aggravated battery, causing criminal damage to property and possession of a firearm by a felon… Janelle Palomares, age 25, was arrested for battery and disorderly conduct… Emilio Valenzuela the Third, age 31, was arrested for interference with officers, unlawful use of a license and leaving the scene of an accident…

     Brandon Kibe, age 32, was arrested on a District Court arrest warrant… Tara Sims, age 31, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Sergio Santana, age 51, was arrested on two Municipal warrants for failure to appear… Stephanie Gutierrez, age 36, of Mesilla Park, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Omar Barrera, age 21, who was already incarcerated in the Luna County Detention Center, was served a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… and a 14-year-old girl was cited for battery.

     Also… melted copper and other items totaling nearly $150 were taken from a camper trailer off Tennyson Drive.

School Board Work Session Wednesday

9/22/2015

(Deming) – The Deming School Board will meet in special session Wednesday.

     According to the legal notice, the purpose of the meeting is for a work session to review project plans on the new Deming Intermediate School.

     No action will be taken.

     The special work session is set to begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the board room of the Emmett Shockley Administration Building, 400 Cody Road.

     The work session is open to the public.

See You at the Pole is Wednesday

9/22/2015

(Deming) – Members of the Deming High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes are inviting interested community members to their annual before-school public prayer event Wednesday.

     Organizers say the "See You at the Pole" event will kick off at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the flagpole in front of the high school, and is a good opportunity to pray for our schools, students, school staff and nation.

   This year’s theme is “United,” focusing on Acts 1:14 which says, “They all met together and were constantly united in prayer…” (NLT).

     And then Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m., the DHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes will show the movie “When the Game Stands Tall” at no charge at Memorial Football Stadium.

     The movie depicts the journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a 151-game winning streak that shattered all records for any American sport.

     The coach engages the team members in a passage from the Gospel of Luke which states that all good deeds will be rewarded.

     Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets.

Local Crime Report for Monday September 21, 2015

9/21/2015

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

     Hector Garcia, age 24, was arrested for aggravated DUI, abandonment or abuse of a child, careless driving with liquor and having an open container… Joshua Trevino, age 24, was arrested for aggravated DUI, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, aggravated fleeing from law enforcement officers, speeding and on a failure-to-stop driving violation… Brian Rupert, age 32, of Munith, Michigan, was arrested for aggravated DUI… Paul Landrove, age 33, of Lubbock, Texas, was arrested for possession of marijuana, speeding and on a District Court warrant for a probation violation…

     Chelsea Raduenz, age 41, was arrested for entering a house without consent, larceny, interference with officers and on two probation violations… Floyd Hernandez, age 31, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Emilio Valenzuela, age 31, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked… Andrew Calanchi, age 29, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear…

     Alexandra Gamboa, age 33, was cited for shoplifting at Walmart… and Paul Valenzuela, age 27, was cited for having unvaccinated animals and for improper animal care.

     Also, two boys, ages 8 and 10, were bitten by stray pit bull dogs while outside at a residence off Rivera Road.

     In other news, a motorized tricycle valued at $500 was taken from a location off West Pine… a television and stereo, with a combined value of $400, were taken from a travel trailer located off Santa Barbara… a television and DVD player, with a combined value of over $300, were taken from a location off Santa Cruz… and a propane tank valued at nearly $100 was taken from a location off East Pine.

Deming Activity and Park Guide Available

9/21/2015

(Deming) – What’s there to do in Deming?

     If you’ve ever wondered, you might want to access the 2015-2016 Activity and Park Guide available on the city of Deming’s website homepage at www.cityofdeming.org.

     The 56-page downloadable guide is the third-annual publication of its kind, and features an extensive list of community information from year-round resources to youth activities to adult fitness opportunities to arts and entertainment to an activities calendar and more.

     The guide has color photographs, contact numbers for more information and dates when applicable.

     You can even find out where there is free Wi-Fi access in town.

     And the brochure includes civic and general information as well as an area map.

     Again, the 2015-2016 Activity and Park Guide is available on the city of Deming’s website homepage at www.cityofdeming.org.

     Just click on the link under public service announcements.

SWNMSF Parade Applications Available

9/21/2015

(Deming) – The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair Board is accepting applications for the 2015 parade to be held Friday, October 9th.

     Applications may be picked up and returned to the Deming–Luna County Chamber of Commerce office at 103 East Ash Street, or the John Strand Municipal Building at 309 South Gold Avenue.

     The parade entry fee is $5 and multiple prizes will be awarded.

     Organizers say this year’s parade route has changed. The parade will begin at the Deming Visitors Center, head west to Diamond, then south to Courthouse Park.

     Also, the Southwestern New Mexico State Fair is having its first annual talent show on Saturday, October 10th at 7:30 p.m.

     Organizers say there will be a 100% payback to contestants.

     Applications are due by this Thursday, September 24th.

     Call 575-590-0637 for more information.

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