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Deming Daily Digest Friday, May 22, 2026

Ty McDuffey

22 May 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

Word came through today that Kyle Busch is gone at 41, and even if you're not the type to sit through a full race, that one lands different in a border town where people work with their hands and understand what it takes to keep moving when everything's trying to stop you. The wildfire warnings hitting at the same time feel like the universe reminding us that spring doesn't come gentle out here—it comes with heat and risk and the need to keep your head on straight. Folks in Luna County know better than most that May and June are when things can turn fast, whether you're talking about dry brush or the simple fact that a life can change in a second.

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NASCAR Champ Kyle Busch Dead at 41

Kyle Busch, a generational talent who rose to become a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and one of the sport’s greatest drivers, died Thursday. He was 41. Busch’s death, which was announced by the Busch family, NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing, marked a sudden, staggering blow to the...

SPRING AND SUMMER SAFETY TIPS TO REMEMBER DURING WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH

As New Mexicans head outdoors to enjoy warmer weather, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is reminding residents to stay mindful of how small actions can make a big difference in preventing devastating fires. OSI is reminding New Mexico residents to stay vigilant of outdoor...

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