Annya Loya

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Reporter at The Deming Headlight

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Articles

Deming council opposes new nat’l monument

Jan 22, 2024 | scdailypress.com | Annya Loya

By ANNYA LOYAThe Deming HeadlightThe Deming City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to oppose the designation of a new national monument in the Florida Mountains. The Jan. 16 session was held at the new City Council chambers on Pine Street, and was also Micki Shillito’s first regular meeting as mayor.
Demingite makes impact through dance instruction

Dec 22, 2023 | demingheadlight.com | Annya Loya

Sarah Williams, born and raised in Deming, found a passion for dancing when she was a teenager. Now she shares her passion with the rest of the community through Southwest Fine Arts Studio as a teacher. Williams had already learned ballet and jazz in high school before picking up modern and ballroom dancing during her university years. She graduated with a degree in music and minor in dance from Chapman University in California.
Moving up | ECHS ranks as top 10 school in NM

Dec 20, 2023 | demingheadlight.com | Annya Loya

The Deming Early College High School is ranked among the top 10 of all high schools in New Mexico, according to NMVistas.org, a new portal created by the New Mexico Public Education Department to provide families with information on the state’s schools. ECHS was named a School of Excellence, which is attributed to the schools performance in the 10 percent of all schools on the NMVistas school index. The school...
Happy Howlidays | Shelter offers tips for a pet-friendly season

Dec 19, 2023 | demingheadlight.com | Annya Loya

The holiday season is here, and joy is not the only thing it can bring. Injuries and sickness are also on the rise during this time, not only for us, but also for our pets. The Deming Animal Shelter shared with the Headlight how to best take care of our four-legged friends during these unpredictable times. Gastrointestinal-associated toxicities are the most common pet emergencies during the holiday season.
Luna Co. monument effort draws opponents

Dec 11, 2023 | scdailypress.com | Annya Loya

By ANNYA LOYADeming HeadlightTensions rose at Rockhound State Park last 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.
Mimbres Peaks national monument announcement draws opponents

Dec 8, 2023 | demingheadlight.com | Annya Loya

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 as well as make Deming a destination for outdoor recreation.
Deming High trumpeter achieves All-State status

Dec 8, 2023 | demingheadlight.com | Annya Loya

Juan Mendoza, a junior at Deming High School, has been selected for the New Mexico 2024 Jazz All-State band. Mendoza, who is first-chair trumpet in the DHS band, will play second trumpet, second band for All-State. The New Mexico Jazz All-State band is part of the multiple music programs of the New Mexico Music Educators Association, which promotes music education through educational institutions, public and private.
Deming girl moves up in Cake Boss online contest

Dec 8, 2023 | scdailypress.com | Annya Loya

By ANNYA LOYADeming HeadlightAt just 11 years old, Deming’s Destiny Fields is already a “Cake Boss” in her own kitchen — but now she has to prove herself to the original boss. The Greatest Baker, an online baking contest, has invited the young entrepreneur to show what she can do. The contest is presented by Buddy Valastro, known for his reality show, “The Cake Boss,” which was based on his family’s bakery.
Art Center show offers creative gift ideas

Dec 6, 2023 | demingheadlight.com | Annya Loya

From soft crochet dolls to fashionable purses and wallets, the Deming Art Center Holiday Art Show might have the perfect gift for you. The 2023 holiday art show opening was part of the many holiday festivities that took place over this past weekend. A total of 14 artists presented their work in the historic building. Marylin Goble, the center’s board president, said the event helps bring the community together. “It’s really nice work,” she said.
Spirit Of The Season

Dec 6, 2023 | demingheadlight.com | Annya Loya

The Community Christmas Tree lighting took place Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in front of the historic Luna County Courthouse. (Headlight Staff Photo by Annya Loya) community, Events, local December 7, 2023 Spirit Of The Season Article by Annya Loya, Deming Headlight Santa makes a surprise appearance during Saturday’s Christmas Light Parade in downtown Deming. (Headlight Staff Photo by Annya Loya) The Community Christmas Tree lighting took place Saturday, Dec.