Hobbs committee names top picks for new middle school design Andy Brosig/News-Sun It’s down to three as the Middle School Design Team of Hobbs Municipal Schools selected its top proposals from a field of six designs during the group’s last meeting Monday at the HMS District Office. And, while there are similarities, each of the three design proposals that are …

Hobbs committee names top picks for new middle school design Andy Brosig/News-Sun It’s down to three as the Middle School Design Team of Hobbs Municipal Schools selected its top proposals from a field of six designs during the group’s last meeting Monday at the HMS District Office. And, while there are similarities, each of the three design proposals that are …

A long journey West Texas Living Heritage Museum in Seminole tracks 500-year history of Mennonite community in West Texas and beyond Andy Brosig/News-Sun SEMINOLE, Texas — It’s a story 500 years in the making. From its origins in Prussia and what would become eastern Europe to a tiny West Texas community, the diaspora of the Mennonite people is woven into …

A long journey West Texas Living Heritage Museum in Seminole tracks 500-year history of Mennonite community in West Texas and beyond Andy Brosig/News-Sun SEMINOLE, Texas — It’s a story 500 years in the making. From its origins in Prussia and what would become eastern Europe to a tiny West Texas community, the diaspora of the Mennonite people is woven into …

Intensive initiative in Lovington middle, high schools helps kids break cycle of missed assignments Andy Brosig/News-Sun LOVINGTON — When most people hear the phrase Intensive Care Unit, their first thoughts turn to dimly-lit, quiet areas of hospitals, filled with folks recovering from injuries, heart attacks or serious illness. When school officials in Lovington think of the ICU, they’re talking about …

Intensive initiative in Lovington middle, high schools helps kids break cycle of missed assignments Andy Brosig/News-Sun LOVINGTON — When most people hear the phrase Intensive Care Unit, their first thoughts turn to dimly-lit, quiet areas of hospitals, filled with folks recovering from injuries, heart attacks or serious illness. When school officials in Lovington think of the ICU, they’re talking about …

NM ranks dead last in child well-being Christina Holt/News-Sun Yet again, New Mexico is ranked last. This time it’s for the overall well-being of New Mexican children. The National and New Mexico 2023 Kids Count Data Book analyzes how children and families are doing regarding economic well-being, education, health and family and community, creating a snapshot in time of our …

NM ranks dead last in child well-being Christina Holt/News-Sun Yet again, New Mexico is ranked last. This time it’s for the overall well-being of New Mexican children. The National and New Mexico 2023 Kids Count Data Book analyzes how children and families are doing regarding economic well-being, education, health and family and community, creating a snapshot in time of our …

Hobbs Schools enrollment continues rebound Andy Brosig/News-Sun There was a marked increase in the number of students attending Hobbs Municipal Schools this year from last year as enrollment continues to rebound from lows experienced during and immediately following the shutdown of schools by the governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. LaShawn Byrd, HMS deputy director for data analysis, presented …

Hobbs Schools enrollment continues rebound Andy Brosig/News-Sun There was a marked increase in the number of students attending Hobbs Municipal Schools this year from last year as enrollment continues to rebound from lows experienced during and immediately following the shutdown of schools by the governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. LaShawn Byrd, HMS deputy director for data analysis, presented …