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On October 23rd, 2024, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau began investigating allegations of child abuse to multiple children in Deming.
Agents learned that a report was made to CYFD, regarding abuse of a child and multiple siblings. Throughout the investigation, agents learned that multiple minor children were living in horrific conditions, and sleeping outdoors, creating a risk to their health and safety. The investigation also revealed that at least one of the children was sexually abused.
Agents identified Melvin Cordell, 50, and Valerie Cordell, 41, as the suspects in the abuse case. Both were arrested on February 21, 2025, and booked into the Luna County Detention Center.
Valerie Cordell is charged with 16 counts of Child Abuse and 1 count of Conspiracy to Commit Child Abuse.
Melvin Cordell is charged with 16 counts of Child Abuse, 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration, 1 Count of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor, and 1 Count of Conspiracy to Commit Child Abuse.
The New Mexico State Police is dedicated to ensuring the safety of all New Mexicans by enforcing the law and upholding justice to create safer communities. We place strong emphasis on protecting our most vulnerable citizens, especially children—by vigorously pursuing those who commit crimes against them and ensuring they receive the justice and protection they deserve.
Sunny, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear overnight.
An even more important story than making sure our nuclear bombs are up to date, is that just Wed. the supreme court has basically stated that Texas and another land owner had no standing in blocking a temporary nuclear storage facility that is planned for Texas and New Mexico.
you must be a very smart fellow - you seem to have a handy solution for everything!
Looking at the city's website, I don't see anything about 4th of July fireworks, so it looks like this is meant to replace the usual fireworks show.
According to the listed statistics, about 1/3 of these people could've and should've been off the streets before being caught in this operation.