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Local Crime Report for Wednesday December 31, 2014

12/31/2014

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

Steven McKinley, age 37, was arrested on an Adult Probation and Parole Office warrant for a probation violation and for possession of drug paraphernalia… Ismael Zapata, age 25, was arrested on a Dona Ana County warrant for failure to appear… Leroy Almanza, age 37, was cited for trespassing at a business… Matthew McClendon, age 19, was cited for minor allowing self to be served alcohol… and a 17-year-old boy was cited for minor allowing self to be served alcohol.

Also… a 22-caliber handgun and various types of ammunition, with a combined value of $600, were taken from a vehicle parked at a motel off East Pine… and a portable generator valued at $250 was taken from a location off West Florida.

Chamber Announces Lighting Contest Winners

12/31/2014

(Deming) – The Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the residential Christmas lighting contest.

     Chamber Director Mary Galbraith said the judges looked at 33 homes and reportedly had a difficult time selecting the top three from so many beautifully decorated homes.

     In the end, first place went to 902 East Olive… second place to 2175 Daisy Drive… and third place to 1619 Santa Catalina.

     Galbraith also thanked the contest sponsors: Columbus Electric Cooperative… First Savings Bank… State Senator John Arthur Smith… State Representative Dona Irwin… Baca’s Funeral Chapels… Chaparral Construction… and Karl’s Embroidery.

     Again… the winners of the Chamber’s residential Christmas lighting contest were: first place – 902 East Olive… second place – 2175 Daisy Drive… and third place – 1619 Santa Catalina.

Voter Registration Closing Tuesday

12/31/2014

(Deming) – Voter Registration will close Tuesday for the upcoming school board election.
     County Clerk Andrea Rodriguez said that in order to be eligible to vote in the February 3rd election, voters who are not already registered to vote must do so by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6th.
     Rodriguez said her office will begin issuing absentee ballots on January 9th, and the final day of absentee and early voting will be January 30th.
     Seats up for election this cycle are districts three, four and five.
In district three, Matthew Robinson and John Staehle are running for the seat being vacated by Dr. Andy Hernandez.
In district four, incumbent William Bayne Anderson is being challenged by Fred Williams.
And in district five, incumbent Ruben Torres is being challenged by Don Heacox and Francine Jacobs.
      Rodriguez said only the election of the three school board seats will be on the respective districts’ ballots, so there is no election in districts one and two.
      Contact the clerk’s office at 546-0491 for more information.

Local Crime Report for Tuesday December 30, 2014

12/30/2014

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

     Oscar Pacheco III, age 16, was charged with DUI, no driver’s license and on a failure-to-maintain-lane driving violation… Anthony Kienitz, age 32, was arrested for aggravated battery… Trevor Richardson, age 18, was arrested for assault… Ariel Holguin, age 38, was arrested for unlawful use of a license and on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear.

     Jesse Mendoza, age 25, was arrested on an Adult Probation and Parole Office warrant for a probation violation… Ruben Enciso, age 30, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines.

     Christopher Cordova, age 44, and Benjamin Daniel, age 47, were both cited for failing to immediately notify authorities of an accident… Angelica Ramos, age 22, was cited for shoplifting at Kmart… and a 16-year-old boy was cited for minor allowing self to be served alcohol.

     Also… a car dolly, a trailer and a bicycle with an estimated value of nearly $11,300 were reported stolen from a business off the Columbus Highway and were recovered at a Deming residence… four doors and a bathroom light fixture with a combined value of $800 were taken from a residence off South Silver… and an estimated $250 worth of pecans were taken from a pecan hauler out of Arizona while it was stopped in Deming.

Inmate Stabbing at Luna County Detention Center

12/30/2014

33 year old Nathan Rowland

19 year old Gerardo Jaramillo

(Deming) – An inmate at the Luna County Detention Center was stabbed numerous times by a fellow inmate Monday morning, and one stab wound was deep enough to puncture a lung.

     Luna County Undersheriff Arturo Baeza said 19-year-old Gerardo Jaramillo suffered multiple stab wounds at the hands of 33-year-old Nathan Rowland of Silver City.

     Jaramillo was transported from the jail to the hospital with a collapsed lung and other injuries following the attack at just before 10 a.m. Monday.

     Rowland reportedly flushed the weapon before authorities could confiscate it.

     Both inmates are considered violent offenders.

     Rowland was arrested in Silver City in February of 2013 on outstanding warrants and in connection with the shooting of a Las Cruces man at the rest stop between Deming and Silver City.

     At the time of his arrest, Rowland, a known member of the “Los Carnales” gang, was one of the New Mexico Corrections Department’s Most Wanted Offenders.

     Jaramillo, who also was wanted on numerous warrants, turned himself in to authorities in September.

     The month prior, he allegedly forced a driver to take him to Mexico while being pursued by law enforcement officers, and stabbed one of the two car-jacking victims in the upper right arm during the incident.

     Baeza said the District Attorney’s office approved additional charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and tampering with evidence for Rowland.

Local Crime Report for Monday December 29, 2014

12/29/2014

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

     Alfredo Leanos, age 46, was arrested for DUI and no insurance… Isaac Alvarez, age 35, was arrested for aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement officer and on three warrants – one from the NM Corrections Department and two from the Third Judicial District Court – all for probation violations.

     Noe Acosta, age 30, of Columbus, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for two counts of battery on a household member… Matt Kendall, age 19, was arrested for residential burglary and contributing to the delinquency of a minor… Craig Jackson, age 34, was arrested on a NM Corrections Department warrant for a probation violation and on a District Court warrant for a probation violation.

     Steve Wallace, age 57, was arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to appear and on two Magistrate warrants for failure to pay fines… Joshua Acosta, age 20, of Bayard, was arrested on a Grant County warrant for failure to pay fines… Mauricio Sanchez, age 49, who was already incarcerated in the Luna County Detention Center, was served a Sierra County warrant for failure to pay fines… Gordon Ogren, Junior, age 24, of Tucson, Arizona, was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana… Tyler Rothman, age 18, of Tucson, Arizona, was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana… and a 14-year-old boy was charged with residential burglary.

     Also… a pedestrian was struck by a car in the Starmax parking lot late Saturday night… $1,500 worth of copper wire was taken from a location off South Kipling… $500 cash was taken from a restaurant off North Granite… a storage shed located off Dona Ana Road sustained $350 in criminal damage after a security door and door locks were tampered with… $200 in criminal damage to a classic car was reported off South Sunset after the car was vandalized with a marker… and tail lamp covers and lights valued at nearly $150 were taken from a pickup parked off South Slate.

Local Crime Report for Friday December 26, 2014

12/26/2014

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

Kenneth Wagner, age 21, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for seven counts of embezzlement… Vito Gomez, age 19, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and on a Dona Ana County warrant for failure to appear… Ramiro Canales, age 51, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… and a 17-year-old boy was detained for causing criminal damage to the property of a household member.

Also… a bicycle valued at nearly $200 was taken from a location off South Ninth Street… and criminal damage estimated at $100 occurred at an apartment off Santa Cruz after two windows were broken.

FAFSA PIN and Info Night on January 16th

12/26/2014

(Deming) – Deming High School will be hosting a FAFSA PIN and information event on January 16th for seniors, their parents, and any past graduates needing to begin the process for their FAFSA.

FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Students who plan to attend college or a trade school in the 2015-2016 school year will need to complete their FAFSA paperwork by March 1st, 2015.

Parents and students who need to apply for a FAFSA PIN number may do so on Friday, January 16th, from 4:30-6 p.m. in the lobby of the Deming High School gymnasium just prior to the varsity boys basketball game.

It also is a good opportunity for parents and studnets to meet with DHS Academic Advisor Yvonne Perales.

Newly Elected Officials to be Sworn-In Tues

12/26/2014

(Deming) – Luna County’s recently elected officials will be sworn-in to office Tuesday.

     A media release from the county manager’s office said the Oath of Office Ceremony will be conducted by Sixth Judicial District Court Judge Daniel Viramontes on Tuesday, December 30th, at 1:30 p.m. in the commission chambers, located on the third floor of the Luna County Courthouse, 700 South Silver Avenue.

     Those being sworn in are: District 32 State Representative Dona Irwin… Magistrate Judge Ray Baese… Probate Judge Delia Perez… District One County Commissioner Joe “Oleo” Milo… District Two County Commissioner Linda Smrkovsky… County Assessor Delilah Orquiz Rojo… and Sheriff Jonathan Mooradian.

Local Crime Report for Wednesday December 24, 2014

12/24/2014

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

Ramiro Canales, age 51, was arrested for having an open container… and a 69-year-old Deming woman reported being the victim of a scam on eBay after purchasing a camera for $200, never receiving the camera, and learning that the eBay account, which had been inactive for months, had been hacked and there was never a camera available for sale.