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The event is slated for Wednesday, June 24, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. inside the Mimbres Special Events Center, located at 2300 E. Pine St. in Deming. The event is free and open to the public.

Que Linda, according to its social media presence, is funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation to support the development and implementation of beautification programs and litter education, in conjunction with the Luna County Road Department.

Deming pride - The Deming Headlight Community leaders, government officials, environmental advocates and residents will come together for an anti-litter summit next week, organized through Luna County’s Que Linda program, a beautification initiative aimed at reducing litter, increasing recycling efforts and improving community pride...

“We did a lot more advertising this year, and we had a lot more for the community and the people who attended,” she said.

The second annual event was held May 15-17, spread across the Starmax Entertainment Center and the Southwestern New Mexico State Fairgrounds in Deming.

Banner event - News This year’s Old West Heritage Days grew in its second year, according to Deming Luna County MainStreet Executive Director Rebecca Hughes. “We did a lot more advertising this year, and we had a lot more for the community and the people who attended,” she said. The second annual event was held M...

Diaz was approached by the district in the fall of last year to head the athletics/activities office on an interim basis. The interim title was later removed, and he became head of the department.

“A deep-seated pride,” Diaz said in describing his impressions of the high school sports scene in Deming. “There is a deep-seated culture that the community loves. They are behind their school.”

Change in the air - News Nelson Diaz stepped into some big shoes when he became athletic/activities director for Deming Public Schools. His first order of business was to fill varsity head coaching positions prior to the start of off-season programs. Diaz was approached by the district in the fall of last year to head the a...

Due to an email communication issue, Debra Madrid's obituary was omitted from last Thursday's edition of the Headlight. Services are set for Wednesday, June 17.

OBITUARY: Debra Madrid - News MADRID: Debra Ann Madrid, 53, a lifelong resident of Deming, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2026. Debra was born March 9, 1973, to Hector H. Madrid and Gloria Rodriguez. She is survived by both of her parents; two sons, Fernando Madrid and his wife, Karizma, of Deming, and Fabian Madrid...

Cancer Support of Deming and Luna County Inc. provides transportation to and from doctor’s visits and/or medical procedures performed out of town. A fleet of three vans are at the ready, with either Gonzales and Eagle at the wheel.

Driving out cancer - The Deming Headlight When it comes to volunteer help, look no further than Corina Gonzales and Rocky Eagle. The two transplanted Californians have found a purpose in Deming helping others during their time of need. Cancer Support of Deming and Luna County Inc. provides transportation to and from doctor’s visits and/or...

The Fourth of July Committee, a dedicated group of proud citizens, are planning to join forces with the city of Deming for a celebration here.

A parade will kick off the festivities at 10 a.m. on that Friday, July 3. Entries will line up behind the Walmart Supercenter on the Cedar Street Extension, and the parade will proceed west on Pine Street before turning south on Gold Avenue, ending at the rear of the Luna County Courthouse.

Fun for the Fourth - News   On the heels of the bicentennial, America celebrates the 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, after declaring its independence from British rule in 1776. The Fourth of July Committee, a dedicated group of proud citizens, are planning to join forces with the city of Deming for a celebration her...

“This shows that we are a good team when we play together and work hard,” Garcia, a 14-year-old pitcher, said during a post-game interview. “Honestly, we can be a good team in every game we have played. We play hard and work hard, and we have fun whether we win or lose.”

Royal flush - News Deming’s Royal ballplayers savored the sweet taste of victory for the first time this season against the Angels on Monday in Senior Division (ages 13-16) Little League softball at E. J. Hooten Park. The 10-7 win was the first for the Royals this season, and was vindicated by Gianna Garcia. “This...

According to a Luna County news release, fingerprinting services through IdentoGO became available beginning June 4 at the Planning Department offices, located at 115 S. Cody Road in Deming.

County officials said the addition of the service is intended to make the fingerprinting process more convenient for residents, who previously may have needed to travel to other communities to complete required screenings.

Get verified - News Residents who need fingerprinting services for employment, licensing, certification, background checks or other official purposes now have a new option, as Luna County has launched fingerprinting services through IdentoGO at the Luna County Planning Department. According to a Luna County news releas...

According to a press release issued by Deming Police Chief Sergio Lara, two employees later entered the restroom and observed signs indicating that the individual had been smoking, or had recently smoked, an unidentified substance. Shortly afterward, both employees began experiencing symptoms that required medical attention. The unidentified individual left the scene before first responders arrived.

Suspicious substance - News Two employees at Deming’s Popeyes restaurant were transported to Mimbres Valley Medical Center on Saturday night, becoming ill following an encounter with a suspicious individual who had reportedly been smoking an unknown substance inside a restroom, according to the Deming Police Department. The ...

The $30 million initiative, led by the New Mexico Border Authority in partnership with Luna County, will protect approximately 1,800 acres along the U.S.-Mexico border — opening the door to development that flooding had long made impossible to insure or finance.

Columbus project will mitigate floods - News For the Headlight A multi-mile protective berm designed to shield the Columbus Port of Entry and surrounding communities from recurring floods reached a key construction milestone as it marks the completion of Phase 3 of the project. The $30 million initiative, led by the New Mexico Border Authority...