One notable speaker during the meeting was Rosela Nanez, the proprietor of Copper Kettle Coffee Shop located at 200 South Gold. Nanez highlighted multiple issues her business has encountered with the homeless population, citing incidents of threats and disturbances. She emphatically expressed her desire for the closure of a shelter, presumably one contributing to the challenges faced by local businesses.
Contrary to Nanez's claim, a representative from Silver Linings contradicted the existence of a homeless shelter in Deming. This conflicting information added an element of uncertainty to the ongoing debate regarding the city's homelessness situation.
In response to the concerns raised during the meeting, a city spokesperson told Deming Radio news, that they acknowledge the gravity of the homelessness issue. The spokesperson emphasized that the city has been actively working to address the problem but underscored the complexity of finding immediate solutions. The spokesperson also pointed out that broader support from Federal and State governments is essential for comprehensive resolutions to homelessness.
Despite the challenges, the city said they remain committed to seeking viable solutions to alleviate the homelessness situation.
*Corrections were made to differentiate between a city council meeting and town hall event. Also, the spelling of Miss Nanez's name was corrected. We apologize for the errors.