During the recent Grant County Commission meeting, the U.S. Forest Service presented a draft plan for remapping mineral resources tied to claims held by Pinos Altos Exploration within the Gila National Forest. The proposal outlines a geophysical survey using paired transmitters placed in small, temporary pits connected by surface wiring to emit electromagnetic pulses, with six units operating at a time and a total of 72 pits over an estimated six-month period. The Forest Service is conducting extensive due diligence—including cultural resource reviews, wildlife and rare-plant surveys, and watershed analysis—before determining whether the plan complies with surface management and multiple-use requirements.
The City of Deming has acquired the former Balboa Motel with the intention of evaluating and potentially repurposing the property as a transitional living facility. The reasoning for the purchase was based on the site’s existing infrastructure, including individual motel rooms and on-site kitchen space, which are considered suitable for providing short-term housing and supportive services for individuals working toward stable, permanent housing. The City of Deming will continue to assess the project and will keep the community informed as additional details and decisions become available.
Congratulations to the archery team from Deming Early College High School who earned a state championship by capturing first place at the 2026 New Mexico State NASP 3-D Championship, hosted by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. The team delivered a dominant performance, demonstrating focus, precision, and consistency against top competitors from across the state. With the victory, Early College High School officially secured the 2026 state archery championship title, marking a significant achievement for the student-athletes and the broader school community.
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The New Mexico Senate has passed legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations for criminal sexual contact of a minor, allowing victims to pursue criminal charges at any time following an assault. Under current New Mexico law, victims of certain sexual offenses are barred from seeking prosecution after six years, Senate Bill 41 removes this limitation, reflecting the recognition that many survivors of childhood sexual abuse are unable to come forward until later in life. If approved by the New Mexico House of Representatives and signed into law, the measure would align child sexual assault crimes with other serious offenses in the state that are not subject to time limits for prosecution.
