Deming Headlight

Is your child turning 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2026? If so, now is the time to register them for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. “Kindergarten is an exciting milestone and the beginning of a lifelong learning journey,” a Deming Public Schools spokesman said in a release. “During these important early years, students develop the foundational skills they need to become successful readers, writers, problem-solvers and learners....

Monsoon rains are expected this weekend in Deming, and the timing could not be better for Deryk “Buzz” Perales, Rio Mimbres Golf Course manager.

The Deming Police Officers Association, in conjunction with the Fraternal Order of Police, will host a public recognition ceremony later this month to honor service and accomplishments of members of the Deming department.

Three Deming Little League All-Star teams have been crowned New Mexico state champions, continuing the league's recent success and earning an opportunity to represent the community and state in regional play.

Julian Monjaras began building a career as an educator in Deming. During that budding career, he sought to inspire young people to be leaders in their community. His sees his adventure into city government as a lead-by-example attempt to show young students they can be leaders, too.

The one thing you will take from meeting Vari Mariscal is that he is a God-fearing man. How much of that came into play this weekend is debatable, as Mariscal captured his second consecutive Rio Mimbres Invitational Golf Championship on Sunday at the Rio Mimbres Golf Course.

With the start of the 2026-27 high school soccer season approaching, Deming High School Head Coach Angel Del Rio said the Wildcats have spent their offseason emphasizing defense.

“This is our 11th year, and this is the largest turnout we have ever had,” Dr. Roque told the Headlight, as music blared on one end of Southwest Pediatrics and Family Care and children screamed for joy in the inflatable water slides.

The Luna County Commission approved an economic development ordinance, authorized several transportation infrastructure agreements and received updates from county departments during its regular meeting July 16.

Mayor Michelle “Micki” Shillto will lead the Deming City Council into a full agenda this evening that includes approval of the city's preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The mayor and council will meet today at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1275 E. Pine St.