Luna County News

Deming MainStreet continues to put its support and efforts into the local downtown revitalization by seeing two new businesses open within the historic commercial district.

Luna County residents may now utilize the county Web site to pay property taxes, in addition to the treasurer's office located in the Luna County Courthouse, 700 S. Silver Ave.

Luna County Undersheriff Allen Carter announced Friday promotion of Joe Vigil from sergeant to lieutenant.

The wrong information was provided to the Deming Headlight on a story that published in Tuesday s front page.

There will be special Thanksgiving Day visitation at the Luna County Detention Center, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., Nov.

The Associated Press DEMING, N.M. - A man suspected of killing his wife and stepdaughter has waived extradition in Deming, N.M. and will be returned to southern California.

Luna County Board of Commissioners Chairman Javier Diaz will have some face time with one of the most powerful men in the world today and he hopes to make the most of it.

The Coronado State Monument is among four historical places in New Mexico that a state preservation group considers endangered.

SunZia's transmission line project drew criticism and concern from locals and commissioners during Thursday's regular meeting of the Luna County Board of Commissioners, held at the Luna County Courthouse.

A new program in Luna County aids victims of sexual assault. The Sexual Assault Response Team is part of La Pi-on, a Las Cruces-based agency.

Luna County's west side may be on its way to having a volunteer fire department, if the Luna County Board of Commissioners votes to support the initiative during a regular meeting, slated for 9 a.m. on Thursday at the Luna County Courthouse, 700 S. Silver Ave.

A Juvenile Probation-Parole Officer who works in the Sixth Judicial District has been put on paid administrative leave.

Sgt. Ana Argott, a past member of the Deming High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Color Guard, stands proud next to Old Glory.

Sheriff Raymond Cobos, left, and Capt. Arturo Baeza, right, pin stars on the collar of new Luna County Undersheriff Allen Carter, who was appointed Sunday.

The Luna County Sheriff's Office is seeking descendants of Thomas H. Hall, a deputy killed Nov.

Charges have been dismissed against a former Deming police officer who had been accused of twice allowing alcohol to be served to a minor.

Students at Deming High School are sending out a message of support for enforcement of all animal control laws and the humane care of lost, strayed or abandoned and unwanted animals.

Members of the Deming Association of Educational Retirees gave more than 3,300 hours of community service to Deming and Luna County in the twelve-month period beginning September, 2008.

Announcement this week by Gov. Bill Richardson and First Lady Barbara Richardson of a state program providing confidential driver's licenses for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault signals further protection for those victims, Luna County Sheriff Raymond Cobos and Deming Police Chief Michael Carillo said.

A letter to seek judgment on the reversal of a land purchase has been drafted, according to Luna County Manger John Sutherland, but further details are in the dark.