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Explosion confirmed in Deming Monday morning
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 22 January 2024 22 January 2024
By Roger Lanse
According to Jose Montoya, Interim Chief of the Deming Police Department, DPD officers responded at about 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, to a reported explosion near the entrance to the probation office which is located at 920 S. Silver Street. When officers arrived at the scene, Montoya said, they saw a suspicious metal device and backed off, set a perimeter, and called the New Mexico State Police Bomb Squad. Montoya referred all other questions to the NMSP, which is investigating the incident.
The Beat has reached out to NMSP and was told that agency is "currently working on getting something out."
Winter Weather Advisory 1022-012424
Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Lake Roberts and Kingston
243 PM MST Mon Jan 22 2024
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM MST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches.
* WHERE...Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range above 7000
feet.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM MST Wednesday.
REMOVED: UPDATE: I-10 milepost 81 to milepost 85 completely closed-police activity
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 22 January 2024 22 January 2024
I-10 westbound lanes from milepost 81 to 85 are now open, removed from NM Roads.
CLOSURE – DEMING AREA
I-10 westbound lanes from milepost 81 to 85 are closed due to police activity, the eastbound lanes are now open. Traffic is being diverted to Pine Road. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch out for emergency personnel while using caution. Please be sure to expect delays.
ROAD ADVISORY:
CLOSURE – DEMING AREA
I-10 both east and westbound at milepost 81 to milepost 85 all lanes are closed due to police activity. Traffic is being diverted to Pine Road. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and watch out for emergency personnel while using caution. Please be sure to expect delays.)
GRMC held Board of Trustees meeting 122023, part 1
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 21 January 2024 21 January 2024
By Mary Alice Murphy
{Editor's Note: Apologies for this being so late. The author missed the meeting because of not wanting to share a bad cold, and it took a while to get a recording. This is part 1 of a series of articles.]
After the reading of the mission, vision and values by various Board of Trustee members, Chair Dr. Fred Fox wished the board, the hospital staff and the general community Happy Holidays.
During recognitions, the board honored Marsha Lopez for her 45 years of service in the operating room. She was not present to receive the award.
Winter Weather Advisory 0121-012224
Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range-
Including the cities of Lake Roberts and Kingston
405 AM MST Sun Jan 21 2024
Andrea Montoya chosen as Deputy County Manager for Grant County
- Category: Front Page News Front Page News
- Published: 19 January 2024 19 January 2024
Photo and article by Mary Alice Murphy
Andrea Montoya, a long-time resident of Grant County, has served as Deputy County Manager to Grant County Manager Charlene Webb for a few weeks now.
When asked why she applied for the job, Montoya said: "I have a passion for working for the government while working toward common goals. I was excited about the growth opportunity, and I believe my overall strengths align very well with this position."