Deming Luna County Economic Development

DLCED hosts a single fundraiser each year to boost the efforts of the organization. The Board has found a fun way to bring businesses and community together through the Annual DLCED Golf Tournament. 

The format is a two-person scramble at $150/ team hosted this year on OCTOBER 19, 2024 when the weather is perfect for golfing in the Southwest!

We are always excited to collaborate with local partners to give employers the opportunity to showcase their business to eligible job seekers!

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT JOB FAIR OPPORTUNITIES: 

DEMING - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024

COLUMBUS - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024

FOR EMPLOYERS: This next event will offer direct insight and connection to three key entities in New Mexico, the NM Finance Authority, the NM Economic Development Dept., and the United States Department of Agriculture. You will have the opportunity to learn more about their programs and how they apply to you. 

Employer registration link coming soon! 

Camp Innoventure is an annual event sponsored by Capital Power, Deming Public Schools, and the City of Deming brought to you by DLCED in collaboration with NM Arrowhead Center.  The one-week camp takes place in the summer where 6th grade students are able to learn about starting a business, operating a business, and selling their products!

Included in the camp is a workbook, general marketing materials, and a $50 gift card for purchasing items to create a product.  

This year's camp will be June 24-28, 2024 from 9 AM -12 PM. Seats are limited, get registered for free today!

If you have questions or issues with registration, please reach out to cward@cityofdeming.org 

The Deming Police Department Explorer program is designed to provide hands-on, real-world experience to young men and women interested in law enforcement. Our curriculum is designed to complement classroom studies and enables explorers to develop marketable leadership skills in any profession.  The program is intended to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills as well as provide scenario based experience in law enforcement. 

DLCED is a proud to support the Luna County Skate Committee in their program that works to: 

1) engage the local skate community and host skate competitions 

2) enhance and expand the local skate park and facilities 

We love the diverse community we live in and creating opportunities for all by collaborating!

Own Your Future is non-traditional approach to educating the underserved community of Deming, Luna County, NM that establishes the mindset that you can be anything you WORK toward. This education and outreach is done through specific segments aimed at building an individuals confidence, skillset, and helping the individual understand the theory behind some of the most common employment practices. 

· Soft-Skills and accountability coaching 

· Interview Skills and preparation through mock interviews, skits, and analytical breakdown of why certain questions are asked in an interview 

· Dressing for success and how to dress for the job you want 

· Education on local/regional/state/federal resources available to achieve goals 

· Local employment opportunities and access to local employers who serve as mentors

· Testimonials – we all have a road to success, and none of them look the same

Ultimately, this leads to: individuals: enrolled in college or certificate programs, utilizing work programs, starting their own businesses, becoming employed. 

Lemonade Day Luna is a national partnership brought to Deming by the Deming Luna County Chamber of Commerce. Youth (kinder-5th grade) are encouraged to join the program and learn all about what it takes to be a business owner. The program is free to the public because of some generous community sponsors. You can find more information on the annual event HERE. 

DLCED is excited to work with local partners such as the Lescombes Family and Copper Kettle Coffee to host a Sample Night for our young entrepreneurs. During Sample Night, youth will be able to come get creative and test different types of fruits, syrups and more in their lemonade and determine what you think will be the best seller! 

Formerly known as the "Health Career Academy" the HEAL program offers high school students the opportunity to learn about what it takes to enter the healthcare industry. 

Help- students learn the value of volunteering at local non-profits, the college application experience, and different programs that can get them to their desired career path. 

Experience- Students get the opportunity to do site visits to different healthcare institutions in Deming. If they choose to continue in the program, they will even get to do job shadowing rotations.

Attitude - Students will learn how challenging the healthcare industry careers are and how important it is to always treat patients and colleagues with respect and dignity. 

Learn - The 4-year summer program is designed so that students take one college level course during the summer and get dual-credit through Western NM and Deming Public Schools. 

Back by popular demand, we are excited to jump-start our community business series. DLCED was awarded a USDA grant that is allowing is to re-engage and connect with our favorite people -- our community!  

• VIRTUAL sessions will be hosted on our DLCED Facebook Page and can also be found here on our website with a link provided in your email. 
• HYBRID sessions will be hosted in Deming or Columbus and virtually in real time. 

Miss a session during the last series? No problem! Register for the replay here!

Manufacturing Day is observed the first Friday of October each year. We participate by showcasing our local manufacturing industry. You can register for site tours here! 

We have several events happening such as: 

• Presentations by our local manufacturers in our Elementary schools 
• Site Tours for high school students 
• FB Features of our local industries 
• Community Site Tours

The following site tours are available but have limited seats! Get registered below!

We are always excited to collaborate with local partners to give employers the opportunity to showcase their business to eligible job seekers!

DLCED is happy to host this session for local businesses and event hosts to learn about NMTD initiatives, research, partnership opportunities, toolkits, career opportunities, partner news and information on use of the “New Mexico True” brand.  Missed the session, catch the replay by clicking the link below! 

DLCED hosts business roundtables throughout the year to engage our business community and hear first hand what the needs are at an industry and employer level.  

Our membership meets annually at DH Lescombes Winery for a recap of the year and an overview of what's coming up next! 

Formerly known as the "Health Career Academy" the HEAL program offers high school students the opportunity to learn about what it takes to enter the healthcare industry. 

Help- students learn the value of volunteering at local non-profits, the college application experience, and different programs that can get them to their desired career path. 

Experience- Students get the opportunity to do site visits to different healthcare institutions in Deming. If they choose to continue in the program, they will even get to do job shadowing rotations.

Attitude - Students will learn how challenging the healthcare industry careers are and how important it is to always treat patients and colleagues with respect and dignity. 

Learn - The 4-year summer program is designed so that students take one college level course during the summer and get dual-credit through Western NM and Deming Public Schools.