Here’s a look at today’s news: There was a standoff in Hurley Friday involving several law enforcement agencies at a home located Aztec Avenue. Steven Escobar, was wanted on an outstanding warrant by the Sixth Judicial Court involving a probation violation. Grant County deputies came to the home to pick up Escobar, but he [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: The Grant County Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for an appointment of one Community Member to the “Tu Casa” Advisory Board. Tu Casa is a substance abuse and addiction treatment center owned by Grant County and operated by Hidalgo Medical Services (HMS). The facility provides medical [...]
Here’s some of today’s news: John Richmond, the former general manager of the Hampton Inn Hotel in Deming has been hired as the new executive director of the Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce. Since last October, when former director, Laurie Findley stepped down, the chamber has been searching for a permanent executive director. The [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: Forest Service law enforcement officers and local natural resource conservation officers will be patrolling and enforcing the “Travel Management Rule.” The TMR is mandated across all national forests and prohibits motor vehicle use off designated routes and roads. The Forest Service provides a free motor vehicle use map [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: A student from Deming High School was arrested last week for allegedly sending a note to the school librarian that contained a threatening message involving other students. School administrators and resource officers detained the 16-year old boy and discovered he was in possession of several objects including Leatherman [...]
Here’s a look at today’s news: In New Mexico legislative news, Senate Bill 42, created to help missing persons living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia passed the House tonight with a unanimous vote. The bill, SB-42, greatly strengthens the Missing Person Notification System, specifically Silver Alerts that can help recover people with [...]
Here’s some today’s local news: According to the New Mexico Department of Health, over the last seven years, the state has witnesses a steady increase in the number of children who are not vaccinated. A release state that “Since 2012 in New Mexico, there has been a 60% increase in the rate of people [...]
Here’s a look at today’s local news: A brush fire located on U.S. Highway 180 West between Silver City Cliff was extinguished by volunteer firefighters Tuesday afternoon. Tyrone Volunteer Fire and Rescue personnel arrived at the scene located between mile marker 103 and 105 and discovered 3 separate fires. Grant County Sheriff’s Officers and [...]
Here a look at today's news: During an arraignment on Monday, Filemon Varela, pleaded not guilty on charges originating from a drive-by shooting that occurred on December 14th in Silver City. Law enforcement received a call that shots were being fired near the Shady Grove Mobile Home Park. In the area of 12th Swan [...]
