City of Hobbs officials and staff held a farewell reception for City Manager J.J. Murphy Monday at City Hall, 200 E. Broadway. Murphy’s last day as Hobbs’ city manager is Wednesday.

Hobbs Police Department investigate East Sanger incident after gunshot wound call at 409 East Sanger in Hobbs. One patient was transported to Lea Regional Medical Center.

Students take turns viewing the solar eclipse Monday at the New Mexico Junior College. Physics and math professor Joel Keranen set up two telescopes and sun flare lens so that both the community and NMJC students could view the solar eclipse.

Edison Elementary started first day of classes on Wednesday, along with other Hobbs Municipal Schools.

The 82nd Annual Lea County Fair & Rodeo was held Aug. 4-12 at the Lea County Fairgrounds in Lovington.

The Lea County Fair & Rodeo Parade was held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Lovington.

The Josh Abbott Band performed Tuesday night, Aug. 8 at the 82nd Annual Lea County Fair & Rodeo at the Lea County Fairgrounds in Lovington.