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DeLaney Being Considered for NM Supreme Court

11/23/2020

DEMING – The Sixth Judicial District Court chief judge is one of four people being considered to fill a New Mexico Supreme Court vacancy.
     Jennifer DeLaney of Deming was nominated for the position, along with Court of Appeals Judges Julie Vargas and Briana Zamora, and retired Twelfth District Court Judge James Counts.
     DeLaney, who has lived in Deming for 18 years, said it was important to have someone from a rural area on the high court.
     She said the Supreme Court represents the judiciary for the entire state of New Mexico, not solely the Rio Grande corridor, and feels it is important to have a voice from outside that area on the court to ensure that every voice is heard.
     The Sixth Judicial District encompasses Luna, Grant and Hidalgo counties.
     A nominating commission met Thursday remotely to evaluate seven candidates for the vacancy being created by the Dec. 1st retirement of Justice Judith Nakamura.
     Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will appoint Nakamura's replacement.

DPD Looking for Missing Deming Man

11/23/2020

DEMING – Deming Police officials are asking for the public’s help in locating a Deming man.
     Officers were notified that 18-year-old Carlos Lugo was last seen with a friend November 17th and has been entered into the National Crime Information Center databank as missing.
     He is described as 5’6” tall, 145 pounds, clean shaven, with brown eyes.
     He was wearing a black and white shirt and khaki shorts, and had a red backpack.
     Anyone with information on Lugo’s whereabouts is asked to call the Deming Police Department at 546-3011.

Local Crime Report for Friday November 20, 2020

11/20/2020

Here’s today’s local crime report:
Miguel Baeza, age 19, from Horizon City, Texas was arrested for DWI, resisting evading or obstructing officers, possession of marijuana under an ounce, possession of drug paraphernalia and a traffic violation… Fernando Gutierrez, age 39, was arrested for possession of methamphetamines a felony, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to appear…Brenda Sosa, age 25, was arrested for shoplifting at Walgreens and interfering with officers… Mariah Alcorta, age 25 was arrested on a 6th Judicial District Court warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation… Antonio Grado, age 39, was arrested for possession of methamphetamines - a felony, possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to appear in court.
In other police reports: A 34 year old Deming man was reportedly shot at a local motel at 2902 East Pine Street Thursday night around 10:30. The shooting is still under investigation however, a Luna County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson said that the victim was shot at the motel, and left the area. Deputies responded to a residence on Monte Vista Road and found the male had been shot in the right upper knee. The victim was not cooperative with officers at the time of the report, and no other information is available.

Local Crime Report for Thursday November 19, 2020

11/19/2020

Here’s today’s local crime report:
     Jesus Munoz, age 21, arrested for aggravated assault, DUI, resisting evading or obstructing an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, and on a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Carlos Ransdell, age 26, arrested for assault on a police officer and trespassing… Marsha Doty, age 49, was arrested on a Dona Ana warrant for failure to appear… Ricardo Garcia, age 44, arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license.
     In other reports:
     A 2002 Cadillac Escalade valued at $10,000 was reported stolen from a residence on Yucca Drive. A windshield on a 2017 Nissan was broken on West Pine Street valued at $450.00.

2 Luna County Residents Die of COVID Wednesday - Local Death Toll Climbs to 22

11/18/2020

DEMING – Luna County had two additional local residents die from COVID-19 Wednesday. Bringing the total local death number from the pandemic to twenty-two.
     New Mexico state health officials described one person who died as a male in his 70’s who was hospitalized. The second person who died was identified as a female in her 80’s who had been hospitalized.
     The state also reported Luna County had 34 additional COVID-19 cases Wednesday.
     The state’s COVID-19 dashboard (https://cvprovider.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html) shows the total number of active cases in the county is now 1,217.
     The state is reporting 374 people have completely recovered and 22 people have died, making the cumulative number of positive cases in Luna County 1,613.
     The dashboard also shows 18,335 tests have been administered in the county.
     The age breakdown of highest positives in Luna County shows 329 people in their 20s testing positive, followed by 277 people in their 30s.

Luna County Commission Meets in Special Session Thursday

11/18/2020

DEMING – The Luna County Commission will be meeting in Special Session Thursday November 19th at 9:30 a.m.
    The public is invited to attend them meeting virtually by going to the Luna County web site at lunacountynm.us and finding the meeting details on the agenda.
    The purpose of this special meeting is for the Commission to consider Resolution 20-29 supporting the New Mexico Counties 2021 Legislative Priorities.
    The meeting is open to the public virtually.
     The meeting link is: meet.ggole.com/jkv-ceqt-fzm or call in at 617-675-4444 pin: 879 217 604 9505#.

Serious Injury at Area Construction Site

11/18/2020

DEMING – A 53-year-old man from Salem, New Mexico was airlifted to a hospital in El Paso late Tuesday afternoon.
     The serious accident occurred at a construction site on Gage Station Road SE in the county.
     According to the New Mexico State Police, the incident happened about 4:30 p.m. at the construction site located along Interstate 10 west of Deming.
     According to police reports, the man suffered both legs being crushed by a hydraulic operated panel as he was cleaning the machine.
     EMS and law enforcement officers rendered aid to the victim before he was airlifted by Native Air to an El Paso trauma center.
     State Police officials said no other information on the man’s condition was known.
     The incident is being investigated.

Luna County Records 37 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday

11/17/2020

DEMING – Luna County had 37 new cases of COVID-19 cases Tuesday.
The state’s COVID-19 dashboard (https://cvprovider.nmhealth.org/public-dashboard.html) shows the total number of active cases in the county is now 1199.
     The state is reporting 360 people have completely recovered and 20 people have died, making the cumulative number of positive cases in Luna County 1,579.
     The dashboard also shows 18,272 tests have been administered in the county.
     The age breakdown of positives in Luna County shows 323 people in their 20s testing positive, followed by 272 people in their 30s.

Deming School Board Meets Thursday Virtually

11/17/2020

DEMING – The Deming School Board will meet in regular session Thursday November 19th at 5pm via YouTube.
Included on the agenda as action items are approval of budget adjustment requests, Preschool, and the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Funds.
The board will also approve disposal of two fleet vehicles, and purchase of another two replacement fleet vehicles.
Superintendent Dr. Arsenio Romero will update the board with his monthly report on district issues.
And Finally, the first reading of the policy update to #530 will be given.
Again, the Deming School Board will be meeting in regular session Thursday evening at 5PM.

Open Session available here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTX15A0vd8-XnDo-HbeAAg

Local Crime Report for Tuesday November 17, 2020

11/17/2020

DEMING - Here’s today’s local crime report:
     Lauro Castillo, age 20, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia…   Mary Perez, age 45, was arrested for battery on a peace officer, battery against a household member and resisting evading or obstructing an officer… Joe Luis Melendez, age 50, arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines.
     Brittany Randsell, age 30, was summoned into court for battery on a household member… Jennifer Lake, age 35, was summoned into court for petty larceny and littering… Erika Chavez, age 38, was arrested for petty larceny and littering.
     In other reports, a cell phone and safe with contents with a value of over $650 from a location off of Josefita Road.

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