updated Thu. April 4, 2024
-
Deming Headlight
February 2, 2018
GRANT COUNTY, N.M. – Tom Stewart has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sixth Judicial District Court Judge, Division I. Stewart is a long-time southwest New Mexico attorney in private practice since 1985. He has a diverse background in the law and has represented people inÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
February 1, 2018
COLUMBUS, N.M. – In small towns across America, the public library is often the center of the community, and it is certainly true in the Village of ... Eventually, Ehlers supervised a large staff as Membership Director for the Desert Council, which covers an area that stretches across Southern New Mexico andÃÂ ...
KOAT Albuquerque
January 31, 2018
There's an area of the border that is monitored by Border Patrol agents who work out of a station. In 2005, then New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson declared a state of emergency in Deming because of all the illegal activity and illegal immigration coming from across the border. New Mexico cattle ranchersÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 31, 2018
The Deming Solar Center, along Columbus Road south of town, is a 9-megawatt facility generating enough power for the Public Service Company of New Mexico to power 3,000 homes. The solar farm opened in 2011 and expanded in 2013. On Highway 26 near the former town of Nutt in Luna County, theÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 30, 2018
Warrant: Fabian L. Sanchez, 24, 400 block of Yucca St. Failure to appear in Deming Municipal Court, Trespass and interference with officers. Warrant: Stephanie Morales ... Warrant: Paula Mandy Luera, 35, 600 block of Third St. Failure to appear in NM Sixth Judicial District Court. Warrant: Leslie Stygar, 33,ÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 30, 2018
DEMING – Red Mountain Middle School students are celebrating a third-place finish at the Southwest Regional Science Olympiad Tournament held Saturday, Jan. 27 at Western New Mexico University in Silver City. The third-place standing came in the B team events. Cottonwood Middle School of SocorroÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 30, 2018
DEMING – More than 400 second, third- and fourth-grade students in Deming are experiencing the excitement of hands-on science this spring thanks ... The Asombro Institute provides hands-on science education programs for more than 22,000 students throughout New Mexico and west Texas each year.
Deming Headlight
January 30, 2018
Mayor Benny Jasso then convened a special hearing to consider, for a second reading, a special ordinance granting a franchise agreement for Silver City-based Western New Mexico Communications Corporation (WNM Communications) to offer telecommunications and internet service in Deming. DistrictÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 30, 2018
DEMING – Luna County employees were again recognized for safety by the New Mexico Association of Counties for efforts to reduce workers' compensation claims and set a positive claim trend. At the conference, held January 16-18 in Santa Fe, Luna County was awarded a $7,000 contribution refundÃÂ ...
KOAT Albuquerque
January 30, 2018
Along one stretch of the border, that closest hospital was Mimbres Memorial in Deming, New Mexico. Ken Riley has been a paramedic in Columbus for 20 years. He lives in Palomas, Mexico, and tells KOAT he has personally driven women in labor to the Mexican clinic only to have no one answer the door.
Deming Headlight
January 30, 2018
DEMING – Christal Spencer is sharing her knowledge of a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages. The Deming entrepreneur has targeted the senior population of Deming and Luna County and wants to remind her clients of all ages, “Inner beauty promotes outer beauty. The two can benefit from a soundÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 29, 2018
The Deming Senior Center will be hosting a Medicare Presentation from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 6, at the center, 800 S. Granite St. The presentation ... The Columbus Coalition meets at noon on Thursday, February 1, in the Tumbleweed Theater, 205 Broadway St. n Columbus, N.M. Lunch will beÃÂ ...
WNMU News
January 27, 2018
The Associated Students of Western New Mexico University were among the many organizations from Grant County to participate in the day-long lobbying session in Santa Fe, NM, on Wednesday. The members of student government planned to present their plans for Virtual Applications for Western NewÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 27, 2018
In addition, the Foundation stated, “Alfaro has advocated strongly in favor of the district's sometimes-controversial policy of busing U.S. citizen children living across the nearby Mexican border into Deming schools.” Congratulating Alfaro at the Roundhouse on Thursday, Rep. Sweetser said, "MelanieÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 25, 2018
Deming Elks 2750 will host smoke-free Bingo for the public at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan 29th at the lodge, 3401 Raymond Reed Blvd. Doors open at 5:30 ... A special guest speaker from the New Mexico Game and Fish Department will update the club on the annual Ibex hunts that are going on up in theÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 25, 2018
DEMING – Ruth Chapter No. 6, Order of The Eastern Star, is pleased to announce it will host the official visit from the New Mexico Worthy Grand Matron, Gay Chambers, and Worthy Grand Patron Larry Bishop. The visit will take place on Saturday, February 3, at the Deming Masonic Hall located at 1600ÃÂ ...
KFDA
January 25, 2018
DEMING, N.M. (AP) - A historic black church in southern New Mexico is installing a pastor. The Deming Headlight reports Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Deming formally will install the Rev. Reggie Price this weekend. He has led the church temporarily since it reopened six years ago. The churchÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 24, 2018
He called New Mexico MainStreet locals “an integral part of New Mexico,” adding: “New Mexico is all about small communities, and MainStreets protect them.” New Mexico MainStreet is a project of the state Economic Development Department. The program fosters partnerships between state agencies,ÃÂ ...
KRWG
January 21, 2018
Western Heritage Bank is a New Mexico state bank and is a wholly owned subsidiary of New Mexico First Financial, Inc. Western Heritage Bank operates locations in El Paso, Texas; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Deming, New Mexico. For more information please visit www.westernheritagebank.com.
Deming Headlight
January 20, 2018
DEMING - The Democratic field of candidates in the race to replace Rep. Steve Pearce in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional district has narrowed to three ahead of the June 5 primary. Pearce, a Republican, was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2002, succeeding Republican Joe Skeen.
Deming Headlight
January 19, 2018
DEMING – David Holliday, a 20-year career soldier of the United States Army, was elected to command the American Legion Bataan Post 4 in Deming, New Mexico. Holliday, 58, served in the Army from 1977 to 1997 and retired at the rank of Staff Sergeant. The post elections were held Thursday, JanuaryÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 19, 2018
SILVER CITY, N.M. – William Perkins announces his candidacy for District Judge of the Sixth Judicial District Court, Division I. The Division I judge's position was vacated upon the retirement of the ... After graduating from law school, Perkins and his wife, Maria, moved to Silver City, New Mexico in 2003.
Deming Headlight
January 19, 2018
DEMING – Sixteen Luna County residents came to hear presentations given by representatives of the New Mexico Environment Department regarding air quality standards. Kerwin Singleton, a Planning Manager with the Department's Air Quality Bureau, explained that NMED is looking to repeal andÃÂ ...
Ruidoso News
January 18, 2018
Joe Bill Nunn, Deming, was named 2018 Cattleman of the Year by the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association at the Joint Stockmen's Convention recently in Albuquerque. “Joe Bill is a rancher, a cattleman, a family man, a good neighbor and a friend,” Pat Boone, NMCGA President, Elida, said. “He hasÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 18, 2018
DEMING – When people have to quickly evacuate their homes, one of the first things they pack is their photographs. Photos are cherished because they capture lifetimes full of people and places featured in every day moments as well as milestone events. Cousin Larry took some cute photos of the kids'ÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 13, 2018
DEMING – A week after the New Mexico Department of Health reported a “spike” in cases of influenza this winter, Mimbres Memorial Hospital has confirmed that the 2017-18 flu season is hitting hard in Luna County. “This is the toughest flu season I've seen in several years,” said Emergency Room DirectorÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 12, 2018
DEMING – The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM) was recently named as the beneficiary of a transformational estate gift from Dr. Robert Palmer. ... He moved back to Deming, NM upon his retirement to take care of his 90-year-old mother and live out his life in his home town.
Deming Headlight
January 12, 2018
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Joe Bill Nunn of Deming was named 2018 Cattleman of the Year by the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association (NMCGA) at the Joint Stockmen's Convention, held recently in Albuquerque. “Joe Bill is a rancher, a cattleman, a family man, a good neighbor and a friend,” said PatÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 11, 2018
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a spike in the number of flu cases across New Mexico in the last few weeks. Compared to the same time last year, influenza-like illness (ILI) activity is twice as great, with the current flu season not yet reaching its peak. The number of fluÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
January 10, 2018
DEMING – The Republican pool of candidates to replace Rep. Steve Pearce (R-Hobbs) in the United States House of Representatives momentarily narrowed on Monday when Andrew Salas dropped out of the primary race. Salas, a brigadier general in the New Mexico National Guard, entered the race forÃÂ ...
Las Cruces Sun-News
January 10, 2018
SANTA FE - A years-old debate over use of force by police could resurface in the coming 30-day legislative session, as Gov. Susana Martinez plans to push legislation that would grant legal immunity to New Mexico law enforcement officers for actions in the line of duty. The Republican governor, a formerÃÂ ...
KOB 4
January 1, 2018
DEMING, N.M. – The mayor of a southern New Mexico city wants to make sure the schools there know how to spot an intruder. Advertisement. According to the Deming Headlight, Mayor Benny Jasso has made it a point to drop by school campuses unannounced and disguised as an intruder. The point, is toÃÂ ...
U.S. News & World Report
December 31, 2017
New Mexico Town Looks to Keep Schools Safe, Inviting ... DEMING, N.M. (AP) — Deming Mayor Benny Jasso also is the safety director for Deming Public Schools. He has ... He says generally students are the first to spot him, as they are taking ownership of their campuses, the Deming Headlight reported .
Deming Headlight
December 29, 2017
2 – Cy Cress, 96, of Deming, left a $1 million donation to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, but did not want the gift made public until after his death. Cress died on Jan. 27 at his home. 3 – Greg Simmons is named Deming High Head Football Coach. Simmons brings 30 years of coachingÃÂ ...
Waco Tribune-Herald
December 21, 2017
One of the best southwestern wineries is in Deming, New Mexico, named St. Clair. The most popular of its wines that I sold, and many will remember, was the Lescombes Imperial Kir. So if you're heading to New Mexico for a break, stop by or find one of its highly acclaimed bistros throughout the state.
Deming Headlight
December 20, 2017
SANTA FE – New Mexico State Forestry Division (NMSF) Conservation Seedling Program annual spring sale gets underway December 4, 2017. More than 53,000 tree and shrub seedlings and 60 distinct species including Arizona Cypress, Ponderosa pine, Chokecherry, Lilac, Native Plum andÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
December 19, 2017
One of just 44 teachers in the nation to win the award for 2017-18, Alfaro was honored at an assembly at Deming Intermediate School in November. During New Mexico Secretary of Education Christopher Ruszkowski's tour of schools around the state, he stopped at the school where Alfaro teachesÃÂ ...
Arizona Daily Star
December 11, 2017
A Tucson man has died in a motorcycle crash near Deming, New Mexico State Police say. Richard Berry, 57, of Tucson was pronounced dead at the scene of Monday morning's wreck. The crash occurred on Interstate 10 about 35 miles west of Deming. State Police say Berry was thrown from the motorcycleÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
December 31, 1999
Warrant: Tammy Rae Evans, 46, 200 block of Spruce St. Failure to appear in Deming Municipal Court and also cited for open container. Warrant: James M. Baca, 35, Truth or Consequences, NM. Failure to appear in Sierra County Magistrate Court and charged with possession of methamphetamine andÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
December 31, 1999
Santa Fe, N.M. – The Speaker of the House Brian Egolf hosted the inaugural Speaker's Table on Monday, Jan. 22, a program for students from across the state to visit the Roundhouse and learn about the legislative process through hands-on participation. Rep. Candie Sweetser (D-Deming) mentored theÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
December 31, 1999
In a separate event, on the same day, Border Patrol agents assigned to the Deming, NM Border Patrol Station were on patrol duties when they observed a Chevy Tahoe SUV driving through the town of Columbus, New Mexico. Border Patrol agents followed the vehicle as it traveled through an areaÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
December 31, 1999
Warrant: Linda Moshier, 53, 2400 block of Poplar St. Failure to pay fine in Deming Municipal Court. Warrant: Alex Garcia, 27, 2200 block of Dona Ana Road. Probation violation out of NM Sixth Judicial District Court. Unlawful use of a drivers' license: Ricardo Rivera, 24, 500 block of Ruby St. Also a U.S.ÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
December 31, 1999
Despite rapid patient growth around the state, 60 percent of New Mexico's 68 dispensaries are located in Bernalillo, Santa Fe, and Sandoval counties. Ultra Health was granted a special use permit by the Deming City Council in 2016 to operate a dispensary in downtown Deming, but 2018 arrived with theÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
December 31, 1999
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Environment Department will conduct public outreach meetings regarding the proposed repeal of the New Mexico ... These meetings will be held in Deming (1/9/2018), Las Cruces (1/10/2018), and Santa Fe (1/11/2018) where representatives of the Department willÃÂ ...
Las Cruces Sun-News
December 31, 1999
LAS CRUCES - Debi Bartucci believes New Mexicans are great about supporting local businesses. The president of Statewide Products in Albuquerque said the New Mexico–Taste the Tradition program has helped the company, established in 1968, gain exposure for local New Mexico products.
Deming Headlight
December 31, 1999
Warrant: Manuel O. Chavez, 36, 3700 block of Little St. Failure to appear in Deming Municipal Court. Resisting: Alexis Chavez, 23, Columbus, NM. Resisting, evading or obstructing an officer. Motor vehicle theft: A green in color 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier was reported stolen at Adobe Drive and HermanasÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
December 31, 1999
SANTA FE, N.M. – Make a New Year's resolution to your health and happiness by kicking off 2018 with a First Day Hike or a Polar Bear Plunge into the lake at a state park near you. On January 1, New Mexico State Parks will sponsor free, guided hikes in 13 state parks on New Year's Day as part ofÃÂ ...
Albuquerque Journal
December 9, 2017
DEMING – Every student at Deming High School got a laptop computer at the beginning of the 2015-16 school year. .... The office of the New Mexico State Auditor stated last week that since the special audit details “potential criminal violations” it would be forwarded to law enforcement agencies and theÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
December 8, 2017
Students of Deming Cesar Chavez Charter High School volunteered at the Southwestern New Mexico Transition Center on Wednesday to help package and load food baskets for veterans and their families. The SWNMTC serves about 110 families once a month. The students are, from left, Joshua Lira,ÃÂ ...
Deming Headlight
December 7, 2017
When Rick Turner – a lifelong archer and bow hunter – decided to start a business in Deming, an archery store seemed like a logical choice. “He saw a demand in Luna ... “As time progressed, we realized that the demand is more than just Luna County, it's southern New Mexico,” Chuck said. “We've pulled ...
|
news and opinion
|
