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DPS School Board Travels to Albuquerque

11/29/2021

DEMING - The Board of Education of the Deming Public Schools, Deming, New Mexico, will travel to Albuquerque, NM for a New Mexico School Boards Association 2021 Annual Conference, December 2-4, 2021 at the Embassy Suites, 1000 Woodward Place NE, Albuquerque, NM.
No action will be taken.
The Board will also meet for Board Retreat after the conference discussing various topics such as strategic planning and goals, teacher recruitment, construction priorities, COVID, and other topics that may arise.
No action will be taken.

Local Arrest and Crime Report for Tuesday November 30, 2021

11/29/2021

DEMING – Here’s today’s local arrest and crime report.
Paul Verela, age 33, was arrested for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon – a knife… Marissa Ochoa, age 34, was arrested for interference with officers and possession of drug paraphernalia… Steven Almanza, age 39, was arrested on a 6th Judicial District Court warrant for failure to appear, and a Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear… Robert Guerrero, age 22, was arrested for trespassing at a residence… Joel Parra, age 28, was arrested for aggravated burglary, false imprisonment and aggravated assault against a household member…Daniel Pena, age 32, was arrested on a Magistrate Court warrant for failure to appear, and a Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear… Christopher Lopez, age 24, was arrested on a Guadalupe County, NM warrant for failure to appear… Brenda Sosa, age 26, was arrested for interference with officers… Leah Hickey, age 33, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Shannon Relyea, age 50, was arrested for disorderly conduct… Oscar Maravilla, age 41, was arrested on a 6th Judicial District Court warrant for failure to appear… Edwardo Duran, age 24, was arrested on a Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear… Jesus Rodriguez, age 42, was arrested on a Magistrate Court warrant… Rose Alfred, age 23, was arrested on a Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear… John Wheeler, age 51, was arrested on a Magistrate Court warrant for failure to pay fines… Alfonso Chavez, age 19, was arrested for minor allowing self to be served alcohol and interference with officers… Angela Lopez, age 37, of Bayard, NM, was arrested on two Grant County warrants for failure to appear, and local charges of concealing her identity… Jessica Bunyar, age 47, was arrested on a Magistrate Court warrant for failure to appear… Jesus Garcia, age 19, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamines, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended or revoked license, no insurance, no registration, and no taillights and on a Hidalgo County, NM, Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines…
In juvenile arrests, a 14-year-old boy was arrested on a Juvenile District court warrant for violating conditions of probation.

Antelope Wells Port Reopens To Traffic Following Temporary Pandemic Shutdown

11/29/2021

Antelope Wells, N.M. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection once again began processing traffic at the Antelope Wells port of entry today.

The port is open daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Service at the port was suspended on April 18, 2020 because traffic at the border crossing decreased significantly after travel restrictions were initiated in March 2020.

“Before the pandemic the port processed approximately 40-50 vehicles per day,” said CBP Columbus Port Director Tony Hall. “December is usually the busiest month of the year at Antelope Wells so it was important to once again provide service to travelers who are considering using this remote crossing as guidelines allow.”

As is the case at all border crossings, only U.S. citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, and fully vaccinated non-essential travelers who possess valid entry documents can utilize the facility.

Santa Clause to Visit Deming Before Christmas

11/28/2021

DEMING - Santa will be leaving the North Pole for a few days and coming to Deming on December 3rd at Copper Kettle Coffee Shop in Downtown Deming from 5-7pm.
Also look for Santa at Peppers SuperMarket December 11th & 18th.
Come see Santa at these places and others as he visits Deming!

New Traffic Signal Goes Live December 7th

11/26/2021

DEMING - The new intersection on North Gold by the I-10 underpass (Railroad Blvd & Gold) is ready for signalization.
Starting Monday, November 29th, the new traffic signal will be flashing red in all directions.
Full stop for north-south and west bound travelers. If all goes as planned the intersection will be functioning with all signals working (red, yellow, green) on Tuesday, December 7th.

Lordsburg Bridge Demolition Continues

11/24/2021

LORDSBURG – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One along with AUI, Inc. (Contractor) will continue a roadway reconstruction and bridge replacement project in Lordsburg.

Demolition of the westbound bridge over Main St. is expected to continue Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, and will continue Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. During this time, Main Street will be closed to all traffic below the bridge between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Eastbound and westbound on and off-ramps will remain open during demolition. Detour signage will be in place to direct traffic towards alternate routes. Animas St. will be unaffected and can be used in place of Main St.

Contractor hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Traffic control will remain in place 24/7.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is committed to the safety of the traveling public and appreciates your cooperation during this work. For updated information visit: New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or call 511.

Local Crime Report for Wednesday November 23, 2021

11/23/2021

DEMING – Here’s today’s local crime report.
Floyd Callahan, age 62, was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon… Joaquin Widman, age 19, was arrested for prowling and concealing identity… Ismael Lopez, age 53, was arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Infant Maciel, age 26, was arrested on a Sandoval County, NM Magistrate warrant for failure to appear and was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia.
In other police reports, a large vacuum with unknown value was reported taken from a residence on West Florida. A handgun valued at $550 was taken from a residence on South Silver Street. Finally, a report of fraud was reported after a stolen check was written and cashed for $1,92.72.

Luna County Records 96th Death From COVID-19 - 10 New Positive Cases Tuesday

11/23/2021

DEMING – Luna County recorded another resident died with COVID-19 Tuesday bringing the county’s total loss of life to the virus to 97* people.
     New Mexico state health officials described the person as a female in her 70’s who had been hospitalized with the virus.
     Luna County also recorded 10 additional COVID-19 cases on Tuesday.
     The state’s COVID-19 dashboard shows the total number of active COVID-19 cases in the Luna County is now 485.
     The state is reporting 3,858 people have completely recovered and 96 people have died, making the cumulative number of positive cases in Luna County 4,440.
The dashboard also shows 65,319 tests have been administered in the county since the pandemic began.
    To schedule a free COVID test go online to Curative.com. To get yourself on the list for the free COVID vaccine, or the booster vaccine go to vaccinenm.com.
*NMDOT Updated numbers 11242021

Local Crime Report for Monday November 22, 2021

11/22/2021

DEMING – Here’s today’s local arrest and crime report.
Bianca Rincon, age 28, was arrested on an Adult Probation and Parole warrant for probation violations… Abel Villegas, age 38, was arrested on a Dona Ana County Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Amanda Venzor, age 37, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Kristopher Orozco, age 42, of Glendale, Arizona, was arrested for residential prowling… John Castro, age 30, was arrested on a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Carmen Regalado, age 41, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Jose Rubalcava, age 53, was arrested on a 6th Judicial District Court warrant for conditions of release violations… Fernando Madrid, age 30, arrested on a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to appear.
A 1994 Kawasaki motorcycle was reported taken from a residence in the county, no value was given. There was a roll over accident on Interstate 10 at mile marker 89 when a 29- year-old woman with a 6-year-old male child from Katy Texas, rolled the vehicle. The child was taken to Mimbres Memorial Hospital for observation. The driver was cited for careless driving.

State Police Sobriety Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols in Luna County & Counties Across the State in December

11/22/2021

DEMING - State Police in Luna County and around New Mexico will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration, insurance and drivers’ license checkpoints in Luna County and all New Mexico counties during the month of December.
New Mexico State Police say they are bringing awareness to this in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities, through continued media attention. Officials say that the checkpoints are helping change society’s attitudes about drinking and driving.
People are choosing not to drink and drive. This is the biggest step in keeping impaired drivers from crashing into our friends and families.
This is being funded from the New Mexico ENDWI grant.

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