Deming News

An ancient metal ax is embedded in the skull of a Spanish conquistador from the late 1600s, found in Northern New Mexico, in a new exhibit, "The Skull Beneath the Skin: Forensic Anthropology of the Human Cranium" at NMSU's University Museum in Kent Hall at University Avenue and Solano Drive.

Courtesy Photo Sandra Noll and Erv Nichols head out on the trail of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks in Dona Ana County.

The Deming Visitor Center, 800 E. Pine St., will host a book signing by New Mexico author and former Deming resident Elle Rippel from noon to 3 p.m. today.

Jesus Aguilera poses with his family as they view his art work at the Deming Art Center, 100 S. Gold St. Aguilera participated in the Luna County Student Art Show for the month of March at the DAC.

At left, Captain Bobby Orosco, Deming Police Department, chats with job seekers during the Deming Workforce Connections Career Fair on Thursday at the Andres Z. Silva Conference Center, 119 E. Pine St. The fair attracted hundreds of potential employees looking for work with the PD, Aaron's, Deming PUblic Schools, Halliburton, City of Deming and ... (more)

Terry Meyers Photo Compass Components has grown from 10 employees to 102 over the years while operating in Deming.

Village of Columbus residents went out to the polls Tuesday to vote in the village election.

Courtesy Photo One of the many items of outstanding workmanship with precious stones that can be found at the 49th annual Deming Gem and Mineral Society Rockhound Roundup today through Sunday at the Southwestern New Mexico State Fairgrounds.

Headlight Photo The First Church of the Nazarene will host an open-air auction at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the church parking lot at the Dona Ana Road and the Columbus Highway .

Terry Meyers Photo The Deming-Luna-Mimbres Museum is now open to the public from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.

Headlight Photo Benny Jasso, center, is congratulated by City of Deming Councilman Joe "Butter Milo, as Natasha Pena looks on.

Courtesy Photo A patchwork of different colors, patterns and fabrics sit on a table while the Deming Quilting Bs plan their weekend quilt show at the Deming-Luna-Mimbres Museum.

SILVER CITY >> Border Area Mental Health Services continues to offer a variety of services and programs in Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo counties, according to a news release.

The Deming Senior Center, located at 800 S. Granite St., is offering a Senior Self-Defense Class for all seniors; men, women and couples.

Headlight Photo Amigo's Mexican Food Inc. was recently presented with a certificate of appreciation for its generous donations over the past two years to the Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico.

Mark Jasso and Sonia Arteche share the enormous resonsibility of keeping Luna County residents safe.

An 11-year-old local boy who was believed to have been the victim of a hit and run accident may have the tables turned.

Terry Meyers Photo The City of Deming Transfer Station accepts solid waste and recyclable materials from all reisdents at no charge.

Headlight Photo Fourth grader Matthew Duran gets a big hug from Bataan Elementary School Principal Marlene Padron as the two pose for pictures at the fifth annual Deming-Luna County Literacy Showcase held Thursday at the Mimbres Valley Special Events Center.

Registered voters come to the polls Tuesday with a tall order of business at hand.