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Getting better | Despite losses, Lady 'Cats show promise

In the grips of a three-game stranglehold, Kim Garcia can see promise from the Lady ’Cat basketball team as they headed into a non-district game on Thursday against Bayard’s Cobre High Indians. “We’re getting better,” she said. “The losses might not show that, but I am seeing better team play from our girls.” The Deming girls can expect a feisty Class 3A Indians varsity that stands at 2-6 on the …

Light up downtown! | Gold Avenue stores win MainStreet decorating contest

Chelsea Evans handed out some big bucks on behalf of the Deming MainStreet program this week. “This is our fourth year awarding businesses for decorating and lighting their store fronts,” said Evans, executive director of Deming MainStreet. The contest was held in conjunction with the Christmas Lighted Parade and the focus on shopping small businesses during the first weekend in December. The Community Christmas Tree lighting also took place in …

Outplayed | Lady Wildcats lose focus against Jags

You better bring your fundamentals when you play the Jaguar girls. Definitely bring your A-game. Valencia High stepped onto Frank Dooley Court on the campus of Deming High School and clamped down on the Lady ’Cats defensively in a 49-32 victory on Saturday. It was an uninspired effort and 20 turnovers that doomed the DHS girls. Deming (2-3) held a 9-7 advantage after the first period and went ice-cold in …

Shop 'til you drop | Shop with a Cop draws 300 children

Santa set the tone for Saturday’s annual Luna County Shop with a Cop at the Deming Walmart Superstore. He made his grand arrival via Deming fire truck, and once inside the store, he visited with about 300 children before they set off on a shopping adventure they will not soon forget. Each one had a smile from ear to ear. “It’s that special time of year for us at the …

In The Spirit

A Merry Mariachi Christmas

Starmax expansion on the way

Construction has already begun on the southeast parking lots of Starmax for a major expansion, during which the county will add batting cages, a basketball court and a skate park to the family entertainment complex. According to Chris Brice, the Luna County manager, planning for the expansion began before the COVID-19 pandemic, which set it back. The original $300,000 project was rejected by construction companies at the time, since contractors …

Wildcats show improvement

Thursday’s start of the Artesia City of Champions basketball tournament should give Deming High Coach Patrick Mendoza and his Wildcat varsity a grand opportunity to assess the team’s progress and find that first victory of then season. The ’Cats played the host Artesia Bulldogs on Thursday and will play games on Friday and Saturday. The Bulldogs are ranked No. 3 in the state’s Class 4A ranks and the tournament field …

Mimbres Peaks national monument announcement draws opponents

Tensions rose at Rockhound State Park Wednesday morning, where a press event was held for the Protect Mimbres Peaks effort to turn the Florida Mountains and surrounding peaks in Luna County into a national monument — but not everyone present was a supporter. Luna County Commissioner Ray Trejo announced the start of a campaign to federally designate the Floridas, asserting that it could lead to more jobs for the county …