Magistrate provides caseload figures; judges urge collaborative enforcement and assistance options
The county magistrate reported combined monthly caseloads (about 2,824 across multiple courts), noted increases in DWI enforcement tied to greater staffing, and urged county partners to consider assistance programs to help residents comply with property/code requirements rather than immediate prosecution.
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The county’s magistrate presented monthly case totals and trends, reporting 2,824 total cases across multiple jurisdictions for the prior month and providing a breakdown for Deming/Luna County magistrate court. The judge noted increases in DWI and traffic citations and said some of the rise is attributable to increased law‑enforcement staffing and special operations.
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