Deming News

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.

Connie Groves, coordinator of the Demng Public Schools After School Program, was recognized by the Community Coalition for her work with Deming students and their families.

Gretchen Bolsing, of La Pinon Sexual Assault Recovery Services of Southern New Mexico, wants residents to know there is help and resources available for victims, advocates and the community.

Deming Cesar Chavez Charter High School recently began an employee reward program called the "Chavez Eagle Award."

Connie Groves, coordinator of the Demng Public Schools After School Program, was recognized by the Luna County Partnerships for Success II and the Luna County Health Council for her work with Deming students and their families.

Chevon Ferrell Collard knows what she wants in her young life and she has set out after it.

Headlight Photo Hand artist Cynthia Gutierrez, a former student of Deming High Art Teacher Jesse Kriegel, is sharing the Deming Art Center with glass artist Patricia Schneider in a two-woman show for the month of April.

Editor's Note: This article concludes the Grant County Board of Commissioners' work session of Tuesday, April 10, and gives county reports.

The Desert Alive! Festival at Rockhound State Park is Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon.