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Deming Daily Digest Monday, May 18, 2026

Ty McDuffey

18 May 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

Nobody wants to write about putting metal detectors in their kids' schools, but here we are. The Deming school board's moving ahead with OPENGATE screening at the secondary campuses—that's the reality of 2024, whether we like it or not—and you can't fault them for taking it seriously. Same week we're tearing down the old Balboa Motel to make room for something new, which tells you the town's still trying to move forward even when the news cycle feels heavier than usual. Change comes whether you're ready or not, and in a border town especially, you're always balancing security with keeping things open enough that kids still feel like they're in their hometown. We'll adapt, like we always do.

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Deming Schools to Begin OPENGATE Weapons Screening at Secondary Campuses

Deming Public Schools is rolling out OPENGATE weapons detection systems at its secondary campuses this week to boost campus security. The automated screening technology will scan students, staff, and visitors for weapons and prohibited items as part of the district's enhanced safety measures.

Balboa Motel Buildings Set for Demolition, Vendor Space Planned

The long-closed Balboa Motel and Restaurant on West Pine Street is slated for demolition, marking the end of a Deming landmark from the town's mid-century highway commerce era. The city plans to repurpose the site as vendor space as Deming reimagines its downtown development.

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