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Deming School Board Honors Past Member, Steve Hobbs

11/20/2021

Hobbs Family accepting the Nambe platter from Deming Public Schools Board of Education From Left to Right: Dana Hobbs, Jacob Hobbs, Wyatt Hobbs, Tracey Hobbs, Kenna Barnes, Vicki Chávez, Olivia Paez, Robert “Bobby” Orosco, Mary Lou Cameron, Daniel Krowl, and Amy Delaney-Hernandez. (photo & story provided)

DEMING - Deming Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Vicki Chávez honored the late Steve Hobbs for his service to Deming Public Schools.
Mr. Hobbs served on the Board of Education from 1999-2005. “During Steve Hobbs time on the school board he always kept kids in mind and would always make decisions based on “Is this good for our kids?”.
Mr Hobbs legacy will live on in his family, friends, and Deming Public Schools community.” said Superintendent Chávez “ Mr. Hobbs will always be a Wildcat.”
The Hobbs Family accepted the Nambe Platter with the inscription “Remembering a life well led, Friend and School Board Member, 1999-2005, Always a Wildcat.” “The family is very proud of the time Steve spent on the board. It was something that he was very passionate about and it meant a great deal to him,” said Steve Hobbs wife, Tracey Hobbs.

Wildcat Basketball to Air on KOTS-AM 1230 and Online Here Today at 2pm

11/20/2021

(Listen Live Link is on Home Page)

DEMING – This afternoon (Saturday) at 2pm, the 2021-2022 Deming High School Wildcat Basketball Season begins.
However, the team will play without family and fans in the stadium.
     The rising number of COVID cases in Luna County has given school officials no option other than to exclude spectators.
     Deming Public School officials said, they hope that this serves as a reminder to everyone the importance of wearing a mask indoors and following the COVID-19 safety protocols. The District said that the community needs to work together on keeping our community safe and our athletes playing.
This afternoon’s Deming Varsity Wildcat Boys game will be broadcast live on Deming Radio AM 1230 KOTS and online at www.demingradio.com with the voice of the Wildcats Danny Rodriguez.
     School officials also said they hope games can be open to spectators after the Thanksgiving Break on November 30, 2021, at Deming High School and December 2, 2021 at Red Mountain.

Lordsburg bridge project new traffic pattern and demolition

11/18/2021

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.

Beginning Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, traffic on Interstate 10 (I-10) can expect changes to the existing traffic pattern. Traffic will be rerouted to the eastbound I-10 lanes as the contractor begins construction of the westbound I-10 bridge.

Demolition of the westbound bridge over Main St. is expected to begin Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, and will continue Tuesday, Nov. 23, 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.

Deming Police Investigate Local Homicide

11/17/2021

DEMING - On November 17, 2021, at approximately 5:14 a.m. Deming Police officers responded to the 300 block of arena Street* reference a male subject having been shot.
     Officers arrived on scene and located the male victim identified as 46-year-old Mario Jimenez of Deming. Jimenez had been shot multiple times.
     Mr. Jimenez was transported to Mimbres Memorial Hospital in Deming and later airlifted to an El Paso, Texas hospital a short time later where he succumbed to his injuries.
     The Deming Police Department is investigating the homicide and an arrest has not been made at this time.
     If you have any information regarding this case please call Crime Stoppers at 575-546-7800 or P3tips.com and remain anonymous or the Deming Police Department at 575-546-3012 and ask for Detective Britney Valdez.
*address corrected by Deming Police

Luna County Sheriff Departments Congratulates Officer Nicholas Edward Soledad

11/17/2021

Sheriff Kelly Gannaway and Officer Nicholas Edward Soledad

The Luna County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce:
Nicholas Edward Soledad
Born in El Paso Texas
20 years old
Luna County Detention Officer
Hired by LCSO 05-25-2021
Law Enforcement Academy (Class 202)
05-25-2021 (reported to Academy)
11-10-2021 (Graduation/Certified LE)

Local Crime Report for Wednesday November 17, 2021

11/17/2021

DEMING – Here’s today’s local arrest and crime report.
     Gabriela Calderon, age 26, was arrested for trafficking in a controlled substance, and tampering with evidence… Levi Birner, age 21, was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Starduct McCleney, age 40 of Las Cruces, New Mexico was arrested on two Magistrate’s for failure to pay his fines and Benjamin Perez, age 40, of Las Cruces, New Mexico was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear.
     In other police reports, the Valero gas station in Columbus reported that $582 in cash was taken during a break in. The register was damaged and a window was broken to make entry. Sheriff’s Department officials say they have video of the suspect, and the investigation continues… $100 in criminal damage to property occurred on West 4th Street after a window was broken on a residence… a 1984 Econoline RV valued at $7,000 was stolen from a location in Columbus, NM.
     Finally, a Chevy Camaro caught fire on Racetrack Road in the county and was totally destroyed. No value was given for the vehicle’s loss.

Charter School Board Meets Thursday at Noon

11/17/2021

DEMING - The Deming Cesar Chavez Charter High School Governance Council will meet in regular session Thursday November 18th
     Included on the agenda is staff and student spotlight, committee reports and discussion of the Community Food Distribution report.
     In addition, the Director will give a report and answer questions or comments from the Council.
     Public comment will be allowed.
     The Council will also meet in executive or closed session to discuss pending litigation, limited personnel matters, and property issues.
     The meeting is set to begin at noon Thursday and is open to the public via Zoom.
     The meeting will be open to the public.

State Police Arrest Arizona Carjacking Suspect in Luna County

11/16/2021

DEMING - On Sunday, November 14, 2021, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) sent a be on the lookout for a suspect who stole a 2021 white Ford Transit Cargo Van at knifepoint in Arizona. Inside the stolen van was an Ipad tablet that was being tracked through GPS, which showed to be in New Mexico.

The Deming Police Department (DPD) and Luna County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) located the stolen Ford traveling east of Deming on Interstate 10 near milepost 81. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the vehicle fled and a pursuit was initiated. During the pursuit, the Ford left the roadway of Interstate 10, and the driver drove through a fence into a dirt field. The driver continued to evade DPD and LCSO as he continued to drive off-road in the dirt field before merging back onto Interstate 10 near milepost 96. A New Mexico State Police officer located the Ford on Interstate 10 near milepost 96 and took over the pursuit.

The driver of the Ford began to travel east on Interstate 10 of speeds more than 95 miles per hour. The Ford exited Interstate 10 at exit 102, then merged east onto State Road 549. The driver drove off the roadway through another fence and merged back onto Interstate 10 near milepost 116. The New Mexico State Police Officer utilized a pursuit intervention technique (PIT) to bring the Ford to a safe stop. The driver, who was identified as Hines James III (27) of Tampa, FL was taken into custody and arrested without further incident.

James III was transported and booked into the Luna County Detention Center in Deming, NM. Hines James III was charged with the following:

Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
Aggravated Fleeing from a Law Enforcement Officer
Resisting, Evading, or Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer
Criminal Damage to Property (Over $1,000)
Reckless Driving
Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Property Damage)
Speeding
No Driver’s License
Evidence of Registration

While in the Luna County Detention Center, he also allegedly assaulted a Luna County Detention Employee and was charged with battery on a peace officer.

Local Crime Report for Monday November 15, 2021

11/15/2021

DEMING – Here’s today’s local arrest and crime report.
     James Hines, age 27, was arrested after leading officers on a chase through Luna County and ended on Interstate 10 at mile marker 116 in Dona Ana County. Hines was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated fleeing from law enforcement officers, resisting, evading or obstructing officers, criminal damage to property, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving, no driver’s license, speeding, improper lane change, no insurance and no registration.
     Skylar Mullins, age 19, was arrested for two counts of residential burglary, breaking and entering, possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamines and possession of drug paraphernalia… Robert Guerrero, age 23, was arrested for trespassing… Marya Peron, age 44, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Elieser Arvizo, age 24, was arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to appear, and a Municipal Court warrant for failure to pay fines… Angela Lopez, age 31, was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license and speeding… Julian Regalado, age 21, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… David Garcia, age 20, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Alejandro DelGado, age 19, was arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to comply with conditions of probation… Brenda Sosa, age 26, was arrested on four Municipal Court warrant for scattering trash, disorderly conduct, littering and failure to appear…   Alphonso Garcia, age 32, was arrested on a Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear.
     In juvenile arrests, a 15-year-old boy was arrested on a Juvenile Probation and Parole warrant for probation violations… A 14-year-old boy was arrested for resisting evading officers, unlawful purchase of tobacco by a minor and shoplifting at Walmart and a 13-year-old female was arrested for three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a knife, and tampering with evidence.
     In police reports, $2,500 in jewelry and $2,000 in clothing was reportedly taken from a motel on West Pine Street… a battery valued at $100 was taken from a residence on South Granite… Tools and toolbox with a combined value of $1,000 was taken from a truck bed parked on West Spruce Street… a 20-inch BMX Bike valued at $109 was taken from a resident on North Ruby…   A cell phone valued at $800 was reported taken from a location on the Silvery City Highway.

Deming PS Announce Remote Learning Wednesdays for RMMS and Area High Schools

11/15/2021

• DEMING INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (DIS) • DEMING HIGH SCHOOL (DHS) • MIMBRES VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL (MVHS) • EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL (ECHS) • RED MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (RMMS)

DEMING - Deming Public Schools continues to face critical staffing shortages. The District has largely been able to avoid impacts to our students as the result of the outstanding efforts of our administrators, teachers and staff who have gone above and beyond in their flexibility and creativity to cover the gaps.
This situation has prevented staff from having the time they need to properly plan and prepare lessons for our students and, in some cases, caused multiple classes to be housed in the gym with limited supervision. As a result, the district has made the decision to move DIS, DHS, MVHS, ECHS, & RMMS to a remote setting beginning Wednesday November 17, 2021.
Until further notice, every Wednesday Each school has developed a Remote Learning Schedule, which can be found on the district’s web page.
Grab and Go meals will also be offered for students to take home for Wednesday remote learning and the district will have hotspots available for students who do not have internet at home.

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