DEMING – A bobcat in Sierra County has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed animal rabies case in New Mexico for 2026, according to the New Mexico Department of Health. The animal was euthanized after attacking several dogs, health officials said. All of the dogs involved were currentRead More →
DEMING – Residents in southern Doña Ana County are being invited to speak directly with state officials as concerns grow over arsenic contamination in drinking water in the Sunland Park area. State agencies, including the New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health, have scheduled a communityRead More →
Graphic used with permission DEMING – Residents and business owners in Deming are invited to attend an upcoming public meeting on the NM 11 Corridor Study, where they can learn about the project and provide input on proposed alternatives. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 5:30Read More →
DEMING – A shooting at Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo on Tuesday evening left one person dead and another injured, according to military officials. The incident prompted a lockdown at approximately 5:30 p.m. after reports of an active shooter near the base convenience store, also known as the shopette.Read More →
Photo Credit: WNMU DEMING – The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents has officially appointed Jose Coll, Ph.D., as the institution’s 16th president following a hybrid meeting held Tuesday in Silver City. Coll, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and current provost at Western Oregon University, will assume the roleRead More →
DEMING – Volunteers at Deming Animal Guardians are playing a vital role in improving the lives of animals across the community, contributing far beyond traditional fundraising efforts. The organization relies on dedicated volunteers to host twice-monthly adoption events, manage social media and records, support foster placements, and provide daily careRead More →
DEMING – The Luna County DWI Planning Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at La Fonda Restaurant, located at 601 East Pine Street in Deming. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person attendance and aRead More →
Roselia Cabrera De Pereda, 78, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Roselia was born on February 22, 1948 in Michoacan, Mexico to Francisco Cabrera and Margarita Chavez Madrigal. She is survived by two sons, ManuelRead More →
Photo Credit: Deming Public Schools DEMING – A new outdoor education multi-purpose turf field at Columbus Elementary School has recently been completed, giving students a new space designed for both recreation and physical education activities. The project was the result of more than a year of planning and collaboration betweenRead More →
DEMING – Deming High School has been recognized for strong academic growth in both literacy and mathematics during the 2024–2025 school year, placing the school among the top large high schools in New Mexico for improvement in student performance. According to recent academic data, Deming High School recorded a 12.5Read More →
