Deming Daily Digest Thursday, June 11, 2026
Ty's Take
Fire season's here, screwworms are back, and somebody's kid died on I-10 because of a wrong-way driver who'd been drinking. Meanwhile the water park's opening, which means summer's coming whether we're ready or not, and at least the DAGSHIP folks are doing right by the strays that nobody else wants to feed. It's the kind of week where you're reminded that Luna County runs on thin margins—one mistake with a match or one bad decision at a stoplight can undo everything the rest of us are trying to build. But it's also the kind of week where you see people still showing up: vets spaying dogs, dispatchers answering calls, neighbors watching for smoke. That's the real story around here.
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Livestock owners in New Mexico should watch for signs of New World screwworm infestation in open wounds on animals, including visible maggots, foul odors, and discharge. Early detection of these parasites—which cause wounds to worsen and animals to isolate themselves—is critical to protecting local...
How to Report Wildfires Quickly This Fire Season
As Wildfire Awareness Month continues, the state Office of the Superintendent of Insurance is urging residents to report fires immediately and take steps to protect their homes during fire season. Quick reporting can be the difference between a small, contained fire and a major disaster threatening...
DAGSHIP Grant Helps Fund Hundreds of Spay and Neuter Surgeries
DAGSHIP Rescue has made significant progress on a nearly $50,000 grant aimed at funding 360 spay and neuter surgeries for Deming residents' pets. In just the first six months of the program, the animal rescue organization has already completed hundreds of the subsidized procedures.
Wrong-Way I-10 Crash Claims One Life; Driver Faces DWI-Related Homicide Charge
A 31-year-old driver has been arrested and charged with DWI-related homicide following a fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 10 in Luna County. New Mexico State Police say impaired driving was a factor in the collision that claimed one life.
Inflatable Water Park to Open for Summer Season in Deming
Deming's Inflatable Water Park will open for the summer season starting May 16, with weekend-only hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The city-operated facility is gearing up for the warmer months ahead.
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