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County Seeks Library Board Members

3/24/2023

DEMING - Luna County is currently seeking letters of interest to serve as a member of the Marshall Memorial Library Board. Please submit letters of interest no later than April 5, 2023, to the Luna County Manager’s Office, or via email: yossie_nieblas@lunacountynm.us.

Library board members serve as representatives for the interests and needs of the community regarding the services provided by the library. The library board is entrusted by the community to make sure that the library is functioning the way it should.

The Marshall Memorial Library was founded in 1917 as the Deming Public Library by the Library Association, a branch of the Deming Women's Club. Its most recent home is the Garcia Civic Center at 110 S. Diamond Street. The Museum is funded by the City of Deming, Luna County, the Board of Education, and Deming Public Schools. It is governed by an advisory board consisting of appointees from each of the public agencies supporting the Library and members of the public and is run by a Library Director hired by the board. The board advises and recommends policies for the library and monitors operations to ensure that it is run professionally and responsibly.

DAGSHIP Rescue's Update

3/23/2023

DAGSHIP photo: Rico

DEMING – The following is the recent newsletter from DAGSHIP rescue.

Despite cold and rainy weather, our Members & Friends meeting was held last Saturday. In addition to an address by Dr. Cole Wenzel on the state of veterinary medicine, we also heard from City Council member Mr. Joe (Butter) Milo.

Twelve cats made the trip to Watermelon Ranch in Rio Rancho last week. Following a request for cats to be transferred to them, Chrystal (DAGSHIP shelter director) procured 10 cats from the Deming-Luna County Humane Society. Within 4 days she prepped 7 of the 10 Humane Society cats, added 5 of our DAGSHIP cats, made sure all were current on vaccines and free of disease, got the paperwork together, found a transport driver and sent them on their way. Here they are after being loaded into the transport driver's car for the trip early last Thursday morning.

We want to share an amazing transition. Rico was transferred from the Deming Humane Society Shelter. Thanks to the skills of Mike, the board member who oversees DAGSHIP, Rico was transformed and has already found a home when he's ready to go.

Animal Protection NM to Host Gelding Clinic Service Free to Area Residents

3/23/2023

PHOTO Provided

LAS CRUCES – Animal Protection New Mexico (APNM), a statewide non-profit that protects animals by creating social change, is hosting a gelding clinic on Monday, April 10 to serve equines in need.

The castration procedure is free, but the clinic is limited to 20 equine clients. Horse guardians must pre-register to reserve their spot in advance. The equine medical service will be performed by Schumacher Veterinary Clinic based in Las Cruces. “We’re thrilled to serve Southern New Mexico’s horse guardians by hosting a complimentary gelding clinic,” says Victoria Murphy, equine protection fund program manager at Animal Protection New Mexico. “We are committed to helping guardians of equines in need and who may not be able to afford the service, courtesy of Animal Protection New Mexico’s Equine Protection Fund.”

The clinic will take place on April 10 at the Southern New Mexico County Fairgrounds, 12125 Robert Larson Blvd in Las Cruces. It will begin at 8 a.m. and last until the last procedure is completed. In order to be eligible to receive the gelding procedure, stallions and jacks must be at least four months old, healthy with two descended testicles, halter-trained and accompanied by a qualified handler.

Equine guardians are responsible for travel to and from the clinic and aftercare for the animal. Optional vaccinations and wolf teeth extractions are also available, at the owner’s expense. To reserve a slot, horse guardians must contact Victoria Murphy at epf@apnm.org or call (505) 803-3770 before April 7.

Pre-registration is required and is limited to 20 gelding procedures; no walk-in appointments. Appointment slots will be filled in the order that pre-registrations are received.

For more information visit equineprotectionfund.org or call (505) 803-3770.

Chamber Celebrates Lemonade Day Kick Off Party

3/21/2023

DEMING – The public is invited to join in the fun as Deming celebrates the second annual Lemonade Day Luna Kick-Off with a party!

The kickoff event will be held at Starmax 333 North Country Club road Saturday March 25th from noon until 2 p.m.

In person registration will take place with lemonade, pizza, face painting, games and prizes. Workbooks and backpacks will be given during the event.

Everyone is encouraged to come out and support Lemmy and his friends as we prepare our local youth for a successful future!

Deming/Luna County Chamber Director Debbie Troyer told Deming Radio News that, "Lemonade Day is a fun, experiential program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their very own business - a lemonade stand. Each year, in participating cities, youth have the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship."

For more information, contact the Chamber at 575-567-3928.

What’s Happening at the Deming's old K-Mart?

3/21/2023

Construction ongoing at the Old KMart building to house city hall.

DEMING – There is a lot of buzz around what’s happening at 1205 E Pine Street in Deming.

Communities around the country are seeing empty K-Mart buildings disintegrating where once busy commerce areas existed.

So, the City of Deming decided to purchase the K-Mart property to redevelop it and add value to the community.

The property is approximately 90K sq. ft. By the end of the year, approximately 36K sq. ft. of that property will become the new City Hall offices. Mayor Benny Jasso told Deming Radio News that, “We really wanted to make City Hall more inclusive, accessible, and useful to our constituents while also providing a secure place for community happenings.”

The other approximated 60K sq. ft. of the building will be utilized for business development. There has been increased interest from retail developers, as well as mixed-use space.

Deming officials said that they hope to make those announcements soon.

Deming City Administrator Aaron Sera said that, “The new city hall will include space for children to play while their parents or guardians are applying for a business license or conducting other city business.”

City officials said that they were expecting to have the new city offices open in the next few months.

Local Arrest Report - Tuesday March 21, 2023

3/21/2023

DEMING – Here’s today’s local arrest report.

David Loughborough, age 43, was arrested on a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to pay his fines… Andrew Calanchi, age 36, was arrested for aggravated battery and receiving or transferring a stolen vehicle… Miguel Padilla, age 25, was arrested for battery on a household member, a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines, and a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Francisco Aguirre, age 59, was arrested for driving with license suspended or revoked, improper equipment and on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Vidal Chairez, age 24, was arrested for aggravated DWI and speeding… Alejandro Ramirez, age 25, was arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines, and a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to appear… Steven Franco, age 25, was arrested on a Dona Ana County Magistrate Court warrant for failure to appear…

Frankie Torres, age 30, was arrested for propelling of missiles, injuring or defacing property and unlawful use of a license for shooting at a vehicle’s windows with a bb gun. Andrew Guerrero, age 20, was arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Jose Gonzalez, age 33 was arrested on a fugitive complaint from California for parole violation charges… Desiree Detragalia, age 28, was arrested on a 3rd Judicial District Court warrant for failure to appear… Nicholas Maldonado, age 31, was arrested on a Grant County Magistrate court warrant for failure to appear… Martha Moreno, age 72, of Riverside California, was arrested for interference with officers and disorderly conduct… Cecilia Garcia, age 57, was arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Hilario Arredondo, age 54, was arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to appear and a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… David Sierra, age 29, of Hurley, New Mexico, was arrested for unlawful use of a license.

In other reports, a motorized electric bicycle valued at $2, 800 was reported stolen from a residence on South Tin Street.

Police Close Amber Alert Case

3/15/2023

DEMING - An Amber Alert has been canceled for 3-year-old Avyanna Gaco-Hernandez.

Deming Police Chief Clint Hogan told Deming Radio News that Avyanna was returned safely to her home around 8:33 a.m. Wednesday morning. Hogan, in a media release also said that the incident does not appear to be a kidnapping.

Early on Wednesday morning, police issued an Amber Alert for the 3-year-old after she was taken from her residence in Deming on the 600 block of west Third St. They say she was abducted by Jaime Gamboa and Adriana Rivas. All three were seen on a ring camera doorbell security system. The video showed the three walking away from the residence.

Police say Gamboa and Rivas got into an altercation with Avyanna’s mother when they took her and left on foot.

Local Arrest Report for Monday March 13, 2023

3/13/2023

DEMING – Here’s today’s local arrest report.

Luz Gomez, age 21, was arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to appear… Jesus Majalca, age 42, was arrested on a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Fernando Arambula, age 19, was arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to appear, and a Deming Municipal warrant for failure to pay fines… Donald Moore, age 58, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance… Miguel Rodriguez, age 31, was arrested on a Luna County Magistrate warrant for failure to pay fines and Harry Legardo, age 30, was arrested on a Magistrate warrant.

DAGSHIP Rescue's "Good News" Update

3/13/2023

Little Guero has found a home

DEMING - Here is the "good news" update from Deming Animal Guardians and DAGSHIP rescue.

Please join us for our annual Members & Friends meeting on Saturday, March 18 at 11 am at the Deming Art Museum - Transportation wing. Speakers are Dr. Wenzel Cole of SW Veterinary Clinic speaking on "The Future of Veterinary Medicine & Companion Animal Diseases in Luna County" and Mike Retz of DAGSHIP Rescue will speak on the PAWS Program that will begin soon, a major step to help Luna County become a NO KILL County. There will be sandwiches & a dessert table.

Columbus Animal Rescue reports that over 50 young kittens were rescued from feral cat colonies and the last of these were transferred to rescue partners in Colorado. If a feral cat is handed before it is 5-6 wks old, it can become a non-feral, companion animal cat.

Little Guero, another rescue was locally rescued and is now living happily in Wyoming. He's definitely need that blanket there!

Deming Man Arrested After Traffic Stop

3/13/2023

Jason Diaz, 30 - LCDC Jail photo

DEMING – Deming resident Jason Diaz was stopped by New Mexico State Police on West Granite Street.  Diaz refused to cooperate with officers.

The Deming Headlight is reporting that the Deming Police Department brought Diaz’s mother to the traffic stop to try to get Diaz to cooperate with the police.

Police reports state that Diaz refused to speak with officers other than to state his name, and told officers he did not have a driver’s license.

His mother told officers that Diaz might be suffering from a behavior health crisis or was intoxicated.

After over an hour standoff, police broke the vehicle’s windows and removed Diaz from the vehicle, during the scuffle, Diaz allegedly struck a Deming Police officer on the hand with a metal pipe.

Diaz was booked into the Luna County Detention Center charged with a fourth-degree felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and aggravated assault on a peace officer using a deadly weapon. He was also charged with a third-degree felony charge of motor vehicle violations and a DWI offenses.