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Local Crime Report for Friday June 23, 2017

6/23/2017

(Deming) - Here's the area crime report:
Miguel Lizalde, age 31, of Las Cruces, was arrested for driving while license was suspended or revoked, having an expired registration and speeding… Johnny Burnside, age 44, of Las Cruces, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Jimmy Chavez, age 67, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… and Efrain Medrano, age 37, was cited for shoplifting at Walmart.
Also, a cellular phone valued at $200 was reported stolen from a location off W. Florida.

Columbus Algae Farm is Being Touted

6/23/2017

Algae farm in Columbus, NM

(Deming) – A Columbus algae farm is being touted as a market breakthrough for a Texas-based algae company.
     Qualitas Health's new algae farm in Columbus will expand the company's total acreage to 150 acres in cultivation, which company officials say is roughly equivalent to 45,000 acres of peas in terms of protein yield.
     A media release said that Qualitas Health recently announced a long term, strategic partnership with commercial crop producer Green Stream Farms to triple its algae production.
     With this partnership, Qualitas officials say they will achieve enough critical mass to become a sustainable omega-3 alternative, worldwide, at commercial scale.
     Qualitas Health CEO Miguel Calatayud said omega-3 is an essential nutrient currently dominated by fish and krill. He added people may not realize fish and krill get their omega-3s from algae.

Pearce, O’Rourke Reintroduce Border Bill

6/23/2017

(Deming) – Two border-area congressmen have reintroduced legislation in Washington to push for safety and security reforms along the border.
     New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce and Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke have reintroduced the Border Enforcement Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act.
     The bill, first introduced in 2015, appears to have stalled in committee.
     Pearce said it is Congress’s responsibility to ensure that communities along the border region – and Customs and Border Patrol agents assigned to protect it – have the resources they need to be safe and secure where they live and work.
     He said that for those who live on the border, a certain level of oversight is important for the day-to-day interaction agents have with surrounding communities, and that means providing agents with the training and tools to achieve their security mission.
     Pearce added he was proud to join Congressman O’Rourke again to move toward solutions that better protect communities, Customs and Border Patrol agents, and the nation from vulnerabilities along the border.

Area Residents Warned of Excessive Heat

6/22/2017

Luna County Under Heat Advisory
(Deming) - It’s summer and we expect it to be hot, but Deming Radio staff Meteorologist Steve Hamilton tells us that over the next few days the heat will reach the level of a Heat Advisory.
Hamilton said we can expect more extremely hot weather across southwest New Mexico with daytime temperatures reaching near 110 over the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service during Heat Advisories, persons should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions, if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Wear light weight and loose-fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency, call 9 1 1.
Hamilton said that We may see a few isolated or "pop-up" thunderstorms over the area, but they will be widely scattered, and temperatures should moderate by Monday.

Keep Luna County Beautiful Wins Community Program Award

6/21/2017

(Deming) - Since 2002, the New Mexico Recycling Coalition (NMRC) has recognized individuals, businesses and communities that work to reduce waste and support recycling and composting in New Mexico.
The recycling awards were presented on June 7th at the NMRC Annual Meeting at Recycling training that took place at the Albuquerque Museum. Community Program of the Year award went to Keep Luna County Beautiful.
Keep Luna County Beautiful managed by Joe Padilla and Jessica Etcheverry and implements community building recycling initiatives, such as the “You CAN Do It” Program, the annual Community Yard sale, and the bi-annual community trash pick up day.
“You CAN Do It” is a recycling program that assists children in low income families. The “You CAN Do It” program provides an opportunity for children to receive swim or bowling passes throughout the summer as rewards for recycling. The children collect 48 aluminum cans that are taken to the local extension office, the County’s partner, where they turn the cans in for either a bowling or swimming pass
KLBC has hosted a community yard sale with approximately 80 vendors bringing their used personal items to sell, swap or give away at the centrally located Court House Park. This allows items to be reused, recycled and re-purposed which in turn reduces the amount of materials that ends up in the local landfill. The popular event draws a crowd of over 2,000 community members twice per year to find deals on household items, as well as unique treasures.
To learn more, visit www.recyclenewmexico.com.

Local Crime Report for Wednesday June 21, 2017

6/21/2017

(Deming) – Here’s today’s local crime report:
John Houghtaling, age 57, arrested on a Magistrate warrant for 2 counts of trafficking in a controlled substance heroin and methamphetamine… Cornell Curley, age 29, of Prewett, NM, was arrested on a McKinley County warrant for failure to appear… Antony Maynes, age 30, arrested on a 6th Judicial District Court warrant for probation violations… Leonardo Saenz, age 39, arrested for aggravated DWI… Ronnie Maynes, age 58, arrested for driving DWI and a driving violation.
In other reports, damage was reported to a 2011 Chevy after the left rear window was broken, damage was estimated at $200. Finally, a pink and black bicycle with a value of $100 was taken from a resident on San Miguel Street.

Luna Unemployment Down Again in May

6/20/2017

(Deming) – Luna County's unemployment rate dropped again last month.
     Preliminary figures from the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions show Luna County with a May unemployment rate of 13.7%, down from the revised April rate of 17.3%, and down slightly from the May 2016 rate of 13.9%.
     Luna remains the only county in the state with double-digit unemployment.
     Other counties with high unemployment in May were Taos at 8.9%, McKinley at 8.3%, Sierra at 8.2%, and Torrance at 8%.
     In our area, Grant County had 6% unemployment last month, Hidalgo County had 4.7% and the Las Cruces area had 6.8%.
     The county with the least unemployment was Los Alamos at 3.7%.
     Unemployment statewide was 6.6% in May – down slightly from April.
     The New Mexico labor force estimates show Luna County with a labor force of 10,826 – with 9,345 employed and 1,481 unemployed.

Luna County to Hold Three ICIP Meetings This Week

6/20/2017

(Deming) – Luna County officials have scheduled four public meetings to address the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for 2019 through 2023.
     Three of the meetings are this week, and the final one is scheduled for Thursday, July 13th.
     Reportedly, the purpose of the meetings is to have county staff available to answer questions and receive comments regarding future capital projects.
     Examples of past capital improvements projects include the Luna County Law Enforcement Complex, the renovation of the Luna County Healing House, the renovation of the Luna County Detention Center, the renovation of the Luna County Courthouse, and the Mimbres Valley Learning and Special Events Center.
     The meetings are set for this Thursday, June 22nd, at 9 a.m. and again at 5 p.m., and this Friday, June 23rd, at 11 a.m.
     The meeting Thursday, July 13th, will begin at 9 a.m.
     All meetings will be held in the commission chambers, located on the third floor of the Luna County Courthouse.

Six People Die in Hidalgo County Pileup

6/20/2017

(Deming) – Authorities say six people are dead after a 25-vehicle pileup on I-10 in Hidalgo County that occurred about 5 p.m. Monday caused by sudden blowing dust near the Arizona state line.
     Those killed include a 9-month-old girl and her parents from Phoenix, two people from El Paso, and a California woman.
     The stretch of interstate from Lordsburg to Willcox, Arizona, was closed for hours following the crash, and reopened Tuesday morning.
     State police say sudden high winds created limited visibility from blowing dust, causing 18 commercial trucks and seven passenger cars to crash on the westbound lanes of I-10.
     The interstate at Lordsburg has seen several closures this year because of blowing dust and low visibility. The dust comes from vacant desert land in the largely rural area.
     In February, two women were killed when their car got sandwiched between two semi-trucks in a crash caused by a dust storm.
     The dead Monday were identified as 77-year-old Jose Manuel Clemente and 38-year-old Maurella Clemente Munoz of El Paso; 30-year-old Jose Elias Caraveo-Serrano and 29-year-old Susana Caraveo of Phoenix, along with their 9-month-old daughter; and 47-year-old Josefina Silva of Escondido, California.

Local Crime Report for Monday June 19, 2017

6/19/2017

(Deming) - Here's the area crime report:
     Jessica Montoya, age 21, was arrested for DUI, driving while license was suspended or revoked, improper equipment and on an improper-turn driving violation… Clinton Remondini, age 35, was arrested for DUI… Sonya Gonzales, age 36, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for trafficking in methamphetamine, child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia… Pablo Parra, age 37, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, distribution of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia… Shawn Pack, age 42, of Las Cruces was arrested for trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and abandonment or abuse of a child… Antonio Montes, age 19, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear…
     Manuelo Chavez, age 36, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for criminal sexual penetration, two counts of battery on a household member and interference with communications… Enrique Madrid, age 19, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and on two Municipal warrants for failure to appear…
     Alexandria Frazer, age 31, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Michael Silva, age 24, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Randal Montes, age 25, was arrested on a Bernalillo County warrant for failure to pay fines… Allen Alfred, age 49, who was already incarcerated in the Luna County Detention Center, was served a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Justin Hill, age 29, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear…
     Frederico Munoz, Jr., age 38, was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia… and Gemma Escobar-Ortiz, age 36, was cited for petty larceny.
     Also, a shed and a 1987 Mercury vehicle, with a combined value of $8,000, were burned at a location off O’Kelly Rd… a 2006 Lincoln Navigator was reported stolen off Buena Vista Road in Columbus… $300 in criminal damage to a door and frame occurred to a residence off N. Iron… and a window valued at $200 was broken on an SUV parked off N. Eighth St.
(Deming) - Here's the area crime report:
     Jessica Montoya, age 21, was arrested for DUI, driving while license was suspended or revoked, improper equipment and on an improper-turn driving violation… Clinton Remondini, age 35, was arrested for DUI… Sonya Gonzales, age 36, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for trafficking in methamphetamine, child abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia… Pablo Parra, age 37, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, distribution of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia… Shawn Pack, age 42, of Las Cruces was arrested for trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and abandonment or abuse of a child… Antonio Montes, age 19, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear…
     Manuelo Chavez, age 36, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for criminal sexual penetration, two counts of battery on a household member and interference with communications… Enrique Madrid, age 19, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and on two Municipal warrants for failure to appear…
     Alexandria Frazer, age 31, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Michael Silva, age 24, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Randal Montes, age 25, was arrested on a Bernalillo County warrant for failure to pay fines… Allen Alfred, age 49, who was already incarcerated in the Luna County Detention Center, was served a Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines… Justin Hill, age 29, was arrested on a Municipal warrant for failure to appear…
     Frederico Munoz, Jr., age 38, was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia… and Gemma Escobar-Ortiz, age 36, was cited for petty larceny.
     Also, a shed and a 1987 Mercury vehicle, with a combined value of $8,000, were burned at a location off O’Kelly Rd… a 2006 Lincoln Navigator was reported stolen off Buena Vista Road in Columbus… $300 in criminal damage to a door and frame occurred to a residence off N. Iron… and a window valued at $200 was broken on an SUV parked off N. Eighth St.

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