Deming News

LAS CRUCES >> Students from Las Cruces and Deming schools will compete for cash prizes in the third annual Desert Data Jam May 1 as they develop creative projects that communicate scientific or sociological data to nonscientists.

Alexander R. Seamon, first lieutenant from Deming, New Mexico, showed extraordinary courage which won him the Distinguished Service Cross medal on September 26, 1918 at the Meuse-Argonne Offensive near Charpentry, France but died a little while after his act while in another charge.

Scott Green, curator of education at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces, will be the guest speaker at the next Friends of Rockhound State Park meeting at the park's visitor center, located 12 miles south of Deming.

Collard, an Deming native, is one of a handful of female Marines who have been selected for Infantry Battalion Training as part of a study on women in combat.

Headlight Photo The 0 to 3 age division had help from parents, grandparents and family members during Saturday's Community Easter Egg Hunt at the Luna County Courthouse Park.

U.S. Senator Tom Udall, right, visits with US Customs and Border Protection Robert Reza, left.

Organizers of the Community Easter Egg Hunt are expecting an overflow of families on Saturday at the Luna County Courthouse Park.

Mooradian, 46, has announced is candidacy for Luna County Sheriff. The Luna County Primary Election is scheduled for June 3 and he will be running against a crowded field of six candidates for the Democratic ticket.

COLUMBUS, N.M. >> Help Celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday in Columbus, located 30 miles south of Deming and five miles north of the Mexican border town of Palomasd, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Headlight Photo Andrew Decker, left, is Deming's newest firefighter. Decker, 26, was sworn in to the Deming Fire Department by Mayor Benny Jasso at Monday's City Council Meeting.

Headlight Photo From left are Kourtney Sexauer, FNP and medical director at the Deming Health Center and Kathryn Ritterbusch fo Presbyterian Medical Services, as they look over a flyer that they sent throughout the community on the Kitchen Creations Cooking Class to help citizens with diabetes eat healthier.

Extreme Fire Danger is forecast for areas of south and southwest New Mexico, including Silver City, Deming, T or C and Alamogordo.

Deming Police Officer Britney Pena serves up hot dogs during Saturday's Deming Police Department Community Picnic at Tony Viramontes Park on Deming's northside.

Ruidoso's Community Education classes continue in April. monthly alcohol server class will take place Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. The five-hour class is required for anyone serving or selling alcohol in the state of New Mexico.

Jane and Bob Bauer were the big winners in the Deming Masonic Lodge raffle. The prize was a complete handy man's tool set.

The Deming Animal Guardians held their annual meeting for members and friends on Saturday at the La Fonda Restaurant located at North Pearl St. A report on DAG's 2013 accomplishments was given by Robert Floyd.

Terry Meyers Photo The Deming Fire Department, First Assembly of God and the city's Visitor Center are teaming up once again for the fifth annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at the Luna County Courthouse Park.

The owner of a controversial youth ranch program is dialing down comments about a gubernatorial candidate's role in helping the ranch during the recent legislative session.

The New Mexico Supreme Court is being asked to referee a dispute between Gov. Susana Martinez's administration and the Fort Sill Apache tribe.

Headlight Photo A portrait and floral arrangement on stage memorialized former Deming Mayor Andres Z. Silva who passed away on Monday, April 7, surrounded by family in Deming.