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Local Arrest & Crime Report for Thursday December 30th, 2021

12/30/2021

DEMING – Here’s today’s local arrest and crime report.
Alexis Chavez, age 20, was arrested for assault against a household member, battery against a household member, false imprisonment, and causing criminal damage to property… Jose Altamirano, age, 28, was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Christian Pierro, age 21, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Javier Gomez age 30, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Rene Garcia, age 27, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance - methamphetamines, resisting evading or obstructing an officer and littering… Dharma Johnson, age 18, arrested on two counts of battery on a peace officer, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer and disorderly conduct… Jose Garcia, age 42, was arrested for driving with a suspended or revoked license… Josue Pedregon, age 30, arrested on an Adult Probation and Parole warrant for probation violations.
In police reports: A $500 i-Phone was taken from a vehicle parked at the Walmart parking lot. A $100 cell phone was reported taken from a vehicle that was parked at Mimbres Memorial Hospital. 54 rings with a total value of over $4,000 were taken from a business located on Highway 180 NE. Saddlebags and a seat valued at $900 was taken from a shed on Canto Road SE. Finally, $7,117 in household items and tools were taken from a residence on Keeler Road NW.

Local Arrest & Police Reports for Monday December 27, 2021

12/27/2021

DEMING – Here’s today’s arrest and police report.
Corey Lee Mann, age 33, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant and charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact of a 3-year-old minor both third degree felonies… Isaac Diaz, age 24, arrested and charged with residential robbery, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and battery against a household member… Jose Altamirano, age 28, was arrested for reckless driving and unlawful use of a license… Juan Rincon, age 22, arrested for possession of controlled substances – methamphetamines, driving with a suspended or revoked license, leaving the scene of an accident, criminal damage to property, possession of drug paraphernalia, no headlights, no insurance, no registration… Rovery Espinoza, age 56, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance… Jaime Ramirez, age 49, was arrested for residential burglary, conspiracy to commit residential burglary and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Isabel Garcia, age 57, was arrested for burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary… Elmer Encinias, age 53, was arrested for residential burglary, conspiracy to commit residential burglary, breaking and entering, possession of burglary tools and possession of drug paraphernalia… Alyssa Pacheco, age 21, arrested for battery against a household member, battery and criminal damage to property… Jaime Gamboa, age 32, was arrested for criminal damage to property of a household member, aggravated DWI, no insurance, no registration driving on a suspended or revoked license… Maria Alvarez, age 50, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance – prescription medications and failure to maintain lanes… Javier Gomez, age 31, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Donny Valdespino, age 72, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Orlando Garcia, age 34, was arrested on Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Christina Solis, age 41, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Cesar Gonzales, age 29, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant… Laura Remondini, age 39, was arrested on three Magistrate warrants all for failure to appear, and a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Jerry Rockey, age 36, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines, and a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Steven Garay, age 19, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Christopher Baca, age 36, arrested on a Magistrate warrant… Cesar Gonzales, age 29, arrested on a Valencia County, NM warrant for failure to appear… Angie Orosco, age 53, was arrested on Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Elias Bravo, age 26, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant and Municipal warrant both for failure to pay fines… Antonio Holguin, age 44, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Christopher Bilbao, age 36, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Simuel Woodall, age 59, was arrested on a District court warrant for failure to appear..
In police reports: 6 pair of shoes with a total value of $1,600 was reported taken from a residence on West Spruce Street. Another AR-15 weapon and a 12 gauge were reportedly stolen from a residence on South Santa Fe Street.

Buckle Up. Every Time. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving Deming/Luna County.

12/26/2021

DEMING - This holiday season, Luna County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with our local DWI Program to remind all drivers about the importance of buckle up and the dangers of drinking and driving.
From January to November 2021, New Mexico Department of Transportation, Traffic Safety Division reported eighteen (18) passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes in Luna County (300% increased in fatalities from 2020). More than half (61.11%) were unrestrained. These deaths represent needless tragedies for families across Luna County and may have been prevented with the simple click of a seat belt.
This holiday season, Luna County Sheriff’s Office urge drivers to make sure everyone in your vehicle is buckled up before you even turn on the car. This is one of the busiest times for our roads, more drivers will be on our roads than usual, increasing the likelihood of a motor vehicle crash.
Before traveling to holiday festivities or seasonal vacations, make sure you plan for a sober ride home before enjoying an alcoholic beverage and make sure everyone in your vehicle is buckled before you even turn on the car.
“It’s critical that drivers understand the significance of seatbelt safety and sober driving. With more drivers on the roads during this busy time of year, it’s more important than ever for us to stress the importance of safe driving habits,” said Captain Michael Brown. “The bottom line is that seat belts save lives”.
If you’re the designated driver, make sure you keep that promise of safety to yourself and your passengers. Stay hydrated with water and other non-alcoholic beverages. Support other designated drivers, too. It can be a long night, but people are counting on you, not to mention the other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians on the streets. Take the role of designated driver seriously — people are relying on you.
Luna County Sheriff’s Office will continue enforcing seat belt laws and conducting saturation patrols during the month of December 2021.

KOTS-AM Radio Sports Seeking a Board Operator

12/26/2021

KOTS-AM Sports Seeks Board Operator

Radio Station KOTS-AM in Deming, NM is seeking a board operator to help with the live broadcasts of Deming High Wildcat and LadyCat sports.

Applicants must have their own transportation, be of legal working age and a US citizen.

The work hours are usually in the evenings, when the Wildcat teams play.

Board operator will be trained on the equipment, and the radio system.

For applications send request to radio@demingradio.com.

KOTS-AM, is owned and operated by Bravo Mic Communications - an equal opportunity employer.

Luna County Records 104th COVID-19 Death Thursday

12/23/2021

DEMING – Luna County recorded another resident died with COVID-19 Thursday, bringing the county’s total loss of life to the pandemic to 104 people.
     New Mexico state health officials described local the person as a man in his 70’s.
     Luna County also recorded 9 additional COVID-19 positive cases on Thursday alone.
     The state’s COVID-19 dashboard shows the total number of active cases in the Luna County is now 401 persons.
     According to figures on NMhealth.org, The state is reporting 4,339 people have completely recovered and 104 people have died.
     The dashboard also shows 69,563 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 booster shots go to vaccinenm.com or check with your local healthcare provider.

Luna County Records 103rd COVID-19 Death

12/22/2021

DEMING – Luna County recorded another resident died with COVID-19 bringing the county’s total loss of life to the virus to 103 people.
     New Mexico state health officials described the person as a woman in her 50’s.
     Luna County also recorded 8 additional COVID-19 positive cases on Wednesday alone.
     The state’s COVID-19 dashboard shows the total number of active cases in the Luna County is now 433 persons.
     According to figures on NMhealth.org, The state is reporting 4,329 people have completely recovered and 103 people have died.
     The dashboard also shows 69,427 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 booster shots go to vaccinenm.com or check with your local healthcare provider.

Local Arrest & Police Reports for Monday December 20, 2021

12/20/2021

Deming - Here’s today’s local arrests and crime reports:
Rigoberto Granillo, 47, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamines, driving with a suspended or revoked license, open container and no lights… Josephine Lucero, age 41, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance -methamphetamines, resisting evading or obstructing an officer, driving with a suspended license, no registration and no insurance… Jose Altamirano, age 28, was arrested for larceny – taking of a motor vehicle… Fernando Gomez, age 19, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Sarah Varela, age 43, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines, and a Municipal warrant also for failure to pay fines… Christine Escalante, age 23, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… John Brawdy, age 26, was arrested for battery against a household member… Juan Rincon, age 31, was arrested for aggravated fleeing law enforcement, possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamines, criminal damage over $1,000, leaving the scene of an accident, unlawful use of a license, no registration and failure to dim headlights… Nicholas Ochoa, age 45, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Richard Pena, age 29, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Jennifer Olivas, age 23, from Phoenix, AZ was arrested on an Arizona bench warrant… Andres Jimenez, age 29 was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Cavetano Jacquez, age 19, was arrested for unlawful taking of a motor vehicle… Joel Zamarrita, age 22, arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Javier Perez, age 30, was arrested for criminal damage to property of a household member… Nathan Lowell, age 41, of Las Cruces, NM, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to comply with conditions of release… Sylvia Mathews, age 47, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines..

Local Police Reports for Tuesday December 14, 2021

12/14/2021

DEMING - In police reports:
An armed robbery occurred in front of the Subway Restaurant at 422 West Pine Street.  A 21-year-old male had just purchased his sandwich and was exiting the restaurant when he was approached by another male who brandished a pistol, demanding his money, and also taking his sandwich.
     A 43-year-old Deming woman was killed near Popular and Santa Monica Street after being struck by a 2014 GMC Yukon being driven by a 20-year-old Deming woman. The accident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. Friday.  No other information was released.  The investigation is ongoing.
     An AK47 weapon was stolen from a residence on West 4th Street.  The weapon was valued by the owner as $1,000.   A criminal damage to property report was taken at the Luna County Detention Center on 4th Street in Deming after an inmate allegedly damaged an interior cell window.  Charges are pending.   A storage unit on Diamond Street was broken into missing items were listed at $585.  Over $2,000 in electronica, kitchen appliances, along with a Shar-pei dog were taken from a residence on Gila Court Street.  An ATV valued at $450 was reported stolen from a residence in the county.

Pet of the Week - DAGSHIP Rescue's Scooby Doo!

12/13/2021

Here's this week's Pet of the Week.
This week, We would like to you to meet Scooby-Doo, a 3-month-old male shepherd mix.
Scooby-Doo was found 30 miles from Deming towards the Flying Y (Cookes Peak area), dumped in the middle of nowhere. Thank goodness for the cowboys and the rancher who picked him up while working cows and brought Scooby to DAGSHIP Rescue.
He has a rough start in life, but his life is good now, and he only needs his forever family. Scooby knows how to sit, and is non-aggressive to anything, and is started kennel training. He's a good pup and will make you a heck of a good dog. PLEASE contact the DAGSHIP Rescue at 575-313-0626 if you'd like to give him the home and love he deserves.
Scooby Doo can be part of your family for $60 and that includes his neutering and all shots as well as microchipping.
Stop by DAGSHIP Rescue and visit with Scooby Doo.. because he is Deming Radio's Pet of the week!

Another Local COVID-19 Death Reported Friday

12/10/2021

DEMING – Luna County recorded another resident died from COVID-19 bringing the county’s total loss of life to the virus to 99 people.
     New Mexico state health officials described the person as a man in his 70’s who had been hospitalized with the virus.
     Luna County also recorded 19 additional COVID-19 positive cases as of Friday.
     The state’s COVID-19 dashboard shows the total number of active cases in the Luna County is now 527 persons.
     According to figures on NMhealth.org, The state is reporting 4,104 people have completely recovered and 99 people have died.
     The dashboard also shows 67,918 tests have been administered in the county since the pandemic began.
       New Mexico COVID-19 update on Friday had 1,468 new cases, totaling 329,778 since the pandemic began, and 13 additional COVID-19 deaths on Friday.
     To schedule a free COVID test go online to curative.com. To get yourself on the list for the free COVID vaccine, or booster shots go to vaccinenm.com or check with your local healthcare provider.

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