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With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday nearly here, the Deming-Luna County Humane Society reminds residents that most pets are fearful of fireworks.
Numerous new laws passed during the 2009 session of the New Mexico Legislature became effective July 1. They include abolishment of the death penalty, increased penalties for drunk driving and tougher domestic violence laws.
Leathercraft still popular among Luna County 4-Hers
Summer programs under the Luna County branch of the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Office include several through 4-H, including rocketry and leathercraft.
Expectant mothers targeted for substance abuse study in Luna County
How to tackle substance abuse is a question that may never be answered. With drug use prevalent despite the hard work and dedication of local law enforcement and health care providers, some are looking at specific groups to help.
Deming man accused of having sex with minor
A 41-year-old Deming man has been arrested for criminal sexual penetration of a minor in the second degree, following a report from Florida regarding a 15-year-old girl.
Investigation of Deming Police Department continues
An ongoing investigation of members of the Deming Police Department had produced no new public information by Friday.
Community helps make animal shelter addition happen
Tails were wagging and ears were perked Monday as locals, government officials and staff celebrated with orphaned dogs and cats at the Deming-Luna County Humane Society for the grand opening of the new quarantine facility at the Deming Animal Shelter.
Grant County unemployment rises to 11.49 percent
Jenny Parra, an out-of-work Las Cruces waitress, has been looking for a job for the past four months.
County terminates 2 more officials
Professional services contracts within Luna County continue to fly out the window.
Your local American Legion Bataan Post Unit 4, located at 619 W. Spruce St., has been renovated for your comfort and convenience.
US Border Patrol conducting emergency preparation drills near Deming
There's no need for concern the next few days should you see multiple emergency vehicles and aircraft or hear sirens in remote areas of Luna County.
'History Detectives' delve into Luna County, show airs today on PBS
In this scene from History Detectives that will air at 7 p.m. MDT today on PBS, from left are Professor Eduardo Pagan, investigator, Dedra Kolste, subject of the show from Olympic Peninsula of Washington State; and Richard Dean Historian/Archivist of Columbus, N.M. The mystery is whether a watch fob given to Dedra Kolste by a neighbor many years ...
Lt. Gov. Denish promises addresses border safety
A promise to help develop legislative proposals to improve border safety was delivered Wednesday in Santa Teresa as Lt.
County reduces force to balance budget
Luna County is seeing a reduction in force in order to help balance the fiscal year 2009-10 budget.
Special interest groups lining up for shot at PILT money
Luna County is slated to receive close to $2 million from the federal government and the timing couldn't be better.
Luna County Kitchen: 'High 5s' Beef & Broccoli test
Well, another quick and easy recipe gets good reviews from our testers. Shelly Batts from our office, Tamara Hurt, Luna County Under Sheriff Gary Ciccotelli and Allen Batts, and Benny and Frankie from the Planning Department all agreed that the flavor can't be beat.
County Sheriff backs '100 Days, 100 Nights'
The Luna County Sheriff's Office this week begins adding additional patrols to New Mexico's 100 Days and Nights of Summer campaign.
SunZia could provide power lines for area use
What good is electricity if you can't transport it to power-hungry customers? The SunZia Southwest Transmission Project aims to develop a new regional electrical transmission line -- one 500 kilovolt line or two parallel lines -- for use in Southern New Mexico and Southern Arizona.
County officials attend Assn. of Counties conference
County personnel with degrees of all sorts still find the need to continue their education.
Two Cents: There are stories to be told
Well, I discovered Deming and Luna County once more with a trip with daughter-in-law Mary Frances Pacheco Leupold at the wheel of her five-passenger Jeep; seats holding dad Florentino Pacheco, mother Juanita Pacheco, daughter Amy Pacheco Leupold and yours truly.