DEMING – Tuesday, March 10 marked official candidate filing day across New Mexico, with individuals seeking state and county offices required to submit their paperwork in order to appear on the ballot for the upcoming 2026 election cycle. According to filings listed through the New Mexico Secretary of State’s candidateRead More →
Photo Credit: Almanac.com/Frost-2026 Used with permission. DEMING – Gardeners and farmers in Deming and across Luna County may be able to begin planting earlier than usual this spring, according to new frost outlook information released by The Old Farmer’s Almanac. According to the frost forecast map published at Almanac.com/Frost-2026, theRead More →
DEMING – A new push to strengthen behavioral health services across southwest New Mexico is bringing local leaders together as Luna County prepares to take part in a regional planning effort focused on improving care for residents who need assistance. Luna County Manager Chris Brice recently discussed the initiative duringRead More →
DEMING – Candidates seeking elected office in Luna County must submit their paperwork by 5 p.m. today if they want their names to appear on the ballot for New Mexico’s upcoming primary election. Tuesday marks Candidate Filing Day across the state, the deadline for Democrats and Republicans to officially declareRead More →
DEMING – New Mexico investigators have begun searching the former Zorro Ranch property once owned by convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking a significant step in a reopened state investigation into alleged crimes tied to the sprawling Santa Fe County estate. The search was launched Monday by theRead More →
DEMING – Organizers of the Great American Duck Race have announced the official theme for the 2026 celebration as the community prepares for the 47th year of one of Deming’s most recognized traditions. This year’s theme is “Outdoor Duck – Racing to the Great Outdoors!” The concept highlights the adventurousRead More →
DEMING – The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents will meet Tuesday, March 17, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with major agenda items including the possible acquisition of a former elementary school property and final action on selecting the university’s next president. According to a university media advisory, the meetingRead More →
DEMING – Deming Public Schools is celebrating several major academic achievements following the release of the New Mexico Public Education Department’s 2025 NM Vistas report, which highlights growth in student performance and graduation success across the district. One of the biggest honors went to Early College High School, which receivedRead More →
DEMING – New Mexico State Police will soon have new leadership following the retirement announcement of its current chief. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Deputy Chief Matt Broom to serve as the interim chief of the New Mexico State Police. Broom will take over the position after Chief TroyRead More →
DEMING – Two local students are being recognized for their spelling skills after competing in the District Spelling Bee. Maximus Bollier-Quarrell, an eighth grader at Red Mountain Middle School, earned first place in the competition. Finishing in second place was Uriel Contreras, a sixth grader at Deming Intermediate School. SchoolRead More →
