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Luna County Alerts about Possible Scam

11/27/2017

(Deming) – Luna County “Shop with a Cop” organizers are warning local businesses about a possible scam in the area.
     According to a media release, a business identifying itself as Varsity Sports Unlimited has been contacting local businesses asking for donations on behalf of Luna County or Luna County “Shop with a Cop.”
     County officials are advising that neither Luna County nor the “Shop with a Cop” program have endorsed this company or are associated with it.
     Varsity Sports Unlimited is not a local charity, and organizers are asking that if local businesses or individuals would like to make donations to “Shop with a Cop,” please contact the Luna County manager’s office at 546-0494 for information.   11/27/17    10:31a

Corridor Study Meeting Set for Tuesday

11/27/2017

(Deming) – A public meeting to provide information on the ongoing corridor study is set for Tuesday evening.
     The study is looking at the 36-mile stretch from the U.S./Mexico border to the Hatch Highway, including the Columbus Highway.
     Tuesday’s meeting is a joint venture of the village of Columbus, New Mexico Department of Transportation, Deming Public Schools, Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments, Luna County and the city of Deming.
     The project team is inviting residents and business owners to view the preliminary alternatives and ask any questions regarding the project.
     The meeting will be held this Tuesday, Nov. 28th, from 6-8 p.m. at the Mimbres Valley Learning and Special Events Center, 2300 E. Pine Street.
     For more information contact Wilson & Company Project Manager Vince Pena at 575-652-1358 or vince.pena@wilsonco.com.

Thanksgiving Day Murder/Suicide Discovered

11/27/2017

(Deming) – Deming Police Department officers discovered a murder/suicide at an apartment off West Florida on Thanksgiving Day.
     Police Chief Bobby Orosco said the bodies of 46-year-old Patricia Hudecek and 58-year-old John Rolfe were found inside 601 W. Florida - Apartment #35 at just after noon Thursday. Both died of gunshot wounds.
     Orosco said his detectives determined that Rolfe first shot Hudecek, then turned the weapon on himself.
     Orosco said the bodies were initially found by a family member who immediately called 911. The caller was not in the apartment at the time of the shootings, and police do not think anyone else was involved.
     Orosco added that no note was found or anything else that might help detectives determine what prompted the holiday murder/suicide.

Local Crime Report for Wednesday November 22, 2017

11/22/2017

(Deming) - Here's the area crime report:
     Isaiah Hernandez, age 24, was arrested for aggravated DUI and on a left-of-center driving violation… Victor Montano, age 22, was arrested for resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, concealing identity, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear…
     Kristopher Ochoa, age 28, was arrested on a Hidalgo County warrant for failure to pay fines… and April Mariscal, age 29, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines.
     Also, a table saw valued at $1,200 was taken from a location off Country Club Rd SE.

Deming Elks Announce Hoop Shoot Competition

11/22/2017

(Deming) – Representatives from the Deming Elks Lodge will host the annual Elks' Hoop Shoot Competition on Saturday, Dec, 2nd.
     The basketball shooting competition is open to children ages 8 through 13, and will be held at Red Mountain Middle School on Dec. 2nd beginning at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 9.
     Boys and girls compete in separate categories by age. The age divisions are eight to nine, 10 to 11, and 12 to 13.  Age is determined as of April 1st, 2018. Participants must present a birth certificate.
     The boy and girl in each age group with the best scores advance through four tiers of competition to qualify for the national finals.
     Local winners will compete against other contestants in the southwest New Mexico district event in January, and the 2018 Hoop Shoot National Finals will take place April 21st in Chicago.
     For details on the hoop shoot, or to learn about the Elks, visit www.elks.org/hoopshoot.

Local Crime Report for Tuesday November 21, 2017

11/21/2017

(Deming) - Here's the area crime report:
Sura Abdulhussein, age 22, was arrested for DUI and careless driving… Gustavo Varela, age 42, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, possession of a firearm by a felon and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia… Phillip Crabb, age 40, was arrested on an El Paso, TX, fugitive complaint for possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence… Miguel Rangel-Padilla, age 20, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… and Eileen Medina, age 37, was cited for shoplifting at Family Dollar.

Deming Police Department's “No Shave November” Feeds 30 Families

11/21/2017

(Deming) – Deming Police Chief Bobby Orosco said his department’s “No Shave November” raised enough money to give 30 local families a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.
     Orosco said Deming Police Department personnel participated in the initiative to raise money for less fortunate families in Deming who may not be able to afford the traditional holiday meal.
     Police department employees paid $30 for the privilege of skipping shaving for the entire month, and the department raised approximately $700 – enough to purchase complete meals to feed 30 families.
     Orosco said meals were distributed Tuesday.
     “No Shave November” was suggested by the evening shift’s Community Policing Project organizers as part of the department’s community outreach.

Local Crime Report for Monday November 20, 2017

11/20/2017

(Deming) - Here's the area crime report:
     Avelardo Gallosa, age 29, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Carlos Ransdell, age 23, was arrested for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and breaking and entering… Travis Rickman, age 35, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Rolando Fragoso, Jr., age 22, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance… Jonathan Trevino, age 21, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance… Juan Ugalde, age 20, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance…
     Tony Tharpe, age 59, was arrested for burglary, tampering with evidence and causing criminal damage to property… Jacob Vinson, age 34, was arrested on two counts of breaking and entering… Frank Wiggins, age 44, was arrested for possession of a firearm by a felon… Tammy Lee Plant, age 31, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked…
     Allen Alfred, Jr., age 23, was arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to appear… Kristian Brown, age 34, was arrested on a Grant County warrant… Destiny Gonzales, age 26, of El Paso, TX, was arrested on a Dona Ana County warrant for failure to appear… Emmanuel Talamantes, age 35, of Las Cruces, was arrested on a Sierra County warrant for failure to appear… Adriana Chavez, age 26, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Wilfredo Saenz, age 20, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… and a 17-year-old boy was arrested for battery and harassment.
     In other news, an extensive amount of tools and other items, with a combined value of over $3,000, were taken from a residence off Sands Rd. NE… a 2001 Buick valued at $1,000 was stolen from a location off S. Tenth… a cellular phone valued at $700 was taken from Red Mountain Middle School… a laptop valued at $650 and belonging to Deming High School was stolen from a location off S. Iron… criminal damage estimated at $500 occurred to a residence off Overhill Rd. NW during a burglary; nearly $100 in tools were taken… a cellular phone valued at $450 was taken from a location off Santa Monica… four windows, with a combined value of $400, were broken on a residence off Talkalai Rd. NE… and tools and paint, with a combined value of nearly $300, were taken from a residence off S. Silver.

Swope Wins Ag Discussion Competition

11/20/2017

(Deming) – Deming High graduate Stacy Swope won the collegiate division of the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers discussion competition last week in Las Cruces.
     And DHS student Truett Shafer made the final four in the high school division.
     Swope won an all-expense paid trip to Reno, Nevada, in February to represent New Mexico at the national contest, as well as a new computer tablet.
     Organizers say the future of agriculture depends on young people who can analyze agricultural issues and decide on solutions that best meet their needs.
     The competitive event simulates a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. The competition is evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic.
     The objective is for participants to build basic discussion skills, develop a deeper understanding of important agricultural issues and explore how groups can pool knowledge to reach consensus and solve problems.

Luna Unemployment Up in October

11/18/2017

(Deming) – Luna County's unemployment rate rose in October.
     Preliminary figures from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions show Luna County with an October unemployment rate of 10.3%, up from the revised September rate of 9.9%, but down slightly from the October 2016 rate of 10.5%.
     Luna remains the only New Mexico county with double-digit unemployment.
     Other counties with high unemployment last month were McKinley at 8.5% and Torrance at 8%.
     In our area, Grant County had 6.1% unemployment in October, Hidalgo County had 4.8% and the Las Cruces area had 6.2%.
     The counties with the least unemployment last month were Los Alamos and Union – both at 3.7%.
     Unemployment statewide was 6.1% in October – down slightly from September.
     The New Mexico labor force estimates show Luna County with a labor force of 10,332 – with 9,268 employed and 1,064 unemployed.

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