DEMING – The Luna County Health Council is preparing to host its first-ever Substance Use Prevention Conference later this month, bringing together professionals and community leaders to address substance use prevention and strengthen collaboration across Southwest New Mexico. The conference is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2026, from 8:30 a.m.Read More →

Maria Monserrat Perez, 82, a resident of Deming, NM went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at her residence with her family by her side. Maria was born on May 10, 1943 in Carbajal de Arriba, Chihuahua, Mexico to Guadalupe Rojo and Patricia Valenzuela. She isRead More →

DEMING – State officials have enacted sweeping fire restrictions across New Mexico as dangerously dry conditions, low humidity, and high winds continue to increase the risk of wildfires statewide. The restrictions, issued by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s Forestry Division, took effect at 8:00 a.m. Monday,Read More →

DEMING – Several individuals were taken into custody on recent charges as officers responded to incidents throughout the community, according to the daily media report. Christina Cordova-Bravo Ortiz, age 30, was arrested on recent charges of interference with officers and trespass. Tiffany Harris, age 34, was arrested on a recentRead More →

LAS CRUCES — The Doña Ana County Treasurer’s Office will bring payment services directly to residents this month, offering several offsite locations across the county in an effort to improve convenience and reduce travel time for customers needing assistance. County officials announced that staff members will be available at eachRead More →

DEMING – Motorists traveling through Luna County this week should plan for ongoing construction activity on several major routes, including Interstate 10, NM 11, and multiple local roadways, according to transportation officials. The traffic report covers the period from April 5 through April 12, 2026, with additional projects scheduled toRead More →

DEMING – New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez has asked the state Supreme Court to step in and block Otero County’s renewed agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to house detainees, arguing the contract violates multiple provisions of state law as a new immigration-related statute prepares to take effect.Read More →

DEMING – Torrance County commissioners have voted unanimously to extend the county’s detention contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for one additional month at the CoreCivic-operated Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia. The vote took place Tuesday as county leaders continue to manage the contract on a short-term basis.Read More →