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By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff A 28-year-old Deming man faces a first-degree charge of attempted murder after police say he admitted shooting another man several times outside a South Gold Avenue residence on Monday, Oct. 5. Jeremiah L. Perez was arrested following a shooting that was reported just before 10 a.m. at 2220 S. Gold Ave., according to a statement of probable cause filed by Detective Gerardo Rico of the Deming Police Department. Perez faces additional charges of aggra...
Sen. Crystal Brantley, R-Elephant Butte, welcomed a new push from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for states to review their wolf management policies and work more closely with livestock producers. She called on New Mexico to act on it. Rollins’ outreach, issued Monday, follows President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14425, “Supporting America’s Ranchers.” It urges states to listen to their producers, review state-specific wolf protections and work with USDA to protect lives...
Lady ‘Cats fall to 0-14 after Gadsden sweep By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff Lady ‘Cats volleyball is scheduled to face Silver High in a district road match today at 6:30 p.m. In today’s match, Deming will have yet another chance to halt their losing streak, but the responsibility remains to demonstrate that the program can convert its work into a match victory. The search for a breakthrough continues for the program, which dropped to 0-14 Saturday after Anthony Gadsden High swept ...
County adds energy-saving solar projects By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Luna County Commissioners celebrated a partnership with Schneider Electric and work competed at the New Mexico Sixth Judicial District Court during Thursday’s regular commission meeting at the historic Luna County Courthouse, 700 S. Silver Ave. The project is part of a plan that is bringing state-of-theart solar power to county facilities, including the Luna County Detention Center, Starmax Family Entertainmen...
Lady ’Cats rally late in loss to Colts Headlight Staff Close, close and closer, but still no brass ring to grab. The Deming High Lady Wildcats absorbed a 15th straight defeat in Silver City on Tuesday, and were slated to snap that streak Wednesday at home. Hatch Valley High were at DHS on Wednesday for a non-district volleyball match at Frank Dooley Court. The Hatch match could serve as a welcome diversion from District 3-4A, and give the Lady ’Cats an opportunity to shine against the ...
By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff For the past 116 years, classmates and families have gathered in Deming to celebrate where it all began. The 112th annual Luna County Old Timers’ Association Reunion weekend is here, and classes through the decades are reuniting to reconnect, make new friends, and enjoy dinner and dancing. A few years back, the Old Timers joined the Holy Family Catholic Church Klobase Festival, and together have grown participation in both. The Old Timer’s dinner and...
Wildcats to take on Lobos Friday with strong chance at victory By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff When the Wildcats step onto the turf at Memorial Stadium against the Chaparral High Lobos on Friday, they will be attempting to snap a four-game losing stretch and a three-game District 3-4A skid. The two teams are the bottom of the District 2-5A barrel, winless in the district at 0-4. Something’s gotta give. Deming (1-6) is coming off a mercy-rule loss to the visiting Goddard High Rocket...
County voters to decide on state leadership, constitutional changes, millions in bond funding By Dustin Armendariz Headlight Staff New Mexico voters will decide who leads the state for the next four years and weigh seven statewide ballot measures when they head to the polls for the Nov. 3 general election. At the top of the ballot, Democrat Deb Haaland, a former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and N.M. congresswoman, faces Republican Greg Hull, former mayor of Rio Rancho, in the race to...
Rural New Mexico residents will soon encounter billboards, radio spots and social media content inviting them to rethink a vital yet underappreciated resource: the soil beneath our feet. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture recently partnered with the NM Healthy Soil Working Group to produce the “Healthy Soil. Growing New Mexico’s Future” media campaign, which spotlights five New Mexico farmers and ranchers who improved their soil by applying compost, growing diverse plants, rotati...
County fair draws larger audience By Billy Armendariz Headlight Staff Preliminary numbers indicate that the 80th annual Southwestern New Mexico State Fair was a success. Following a year where attendance was low, the fair board opened its gates with free admission, and the busiest day Saturday drew more than 3,000 visitors. The weekend event celebrated Luna County’s accomplishments. The fair unofficially began with Thursday’s pageant. Destiny Ortega captured the 2026 fair queen crown a...
Auctioneer Jack Blandford, left, presents the Hero Award to Mark Schultze, owner and general manager at Peppers Supermarket, on Saturday during the Junior Livestock Sale. The award was presented for continued support of the Southwestern New Mexico State Fair in Deming. (Headlight Staff Photo by Billy Armendariz)
Alma Arias, left, was awarded a 10year service award for her diligent work in the Luna County Assessor’s Office. Presenting the award was Isabel Enciso. (Headlight Staff Photo by Billy Armendariz)
For the Headlight Parents and caregivers are invited to a car seat clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. this Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Columbus Fire Department, 504 Wisconsin St. According to a press release from the N.M. Department of Transportation, nationally certified child passenger safety technicians will provide car seat inspections and hands-on assistance to help parents and caregivers ensure child safety and booster seats are properly selected, installed and used. Inspections are free and...
Cancer Support of Deming & Luna County, Inc. announced this week that their $20K September campaign raised $21,000, exceeding the goal. This success reflects the community’s commitment to supporting local cancer warriors. Thanks to this support, Cancer Support looks forward to reinstating its lodging assistance program while continuing to provide transportation assistance to cancer patients traveling for treatment. Pictured from left are board members Kim Perea, Anna Barajas, Rosela Na...
