Summer Heat Stress & Drought: A killer combo for the landscape Drought conditions, extreme heat, and abnormally lack of water has become a very oppressing issue to those living in the inter-mountain regions of the southwest United States. This includes all of New Mexico and western Texas regions. The last two decades have been the worst in 1200 years according …

Hobbs team earns silver at SkillsUSA nationals Andy Brosig/News-Sun A group of SkillsUSA students from Hobbs captured silver medals recently at the organization’s national convention and competition. CTECH students Arick Serrano, Ray Stover and Leo Jaquez finished second in the Career Pathway Showcase Business, Management and Technology competition during the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, June 19-23, in Atlanta, …

Andy Brosig/News-Sun There’s little question who’s going to be Valedictorian for the Hobbs High School Class of 2023. The real competition — as of earlier this month before the final rankings were determined Thursday — two HHS seniors who had a shot at second place. Josiah Matthews held a bit of an edge in grade point average over his nearest …

USW unveils ‘modernized space’ for Scarborough Memorial Activity Center For the News-Sun Four years ago, the University of the Southwest started making the transition to a 100 percent virtual library, offering a comprehensive digital collection of academic resources and materials to support the educational needs of its students and faculty. The innovative and eco-friendly move aligned with the university’s commitment …

Andy Brosig/News-Sun A changing of the guard is in the works at Hobbs High School. Alfredo Turrubiates, who’s been in school administration for 18 years — the last five at HHS with three years in the big office — announced his plans to retire earlier this year. Last week, school administrators announce Jason Parrish — a former teacher, coach, administrator …

Andy Brosig/News-Sun With saws whirring and sandpaper scraping, students in Marsha Hancock’s class at Hobbs High School were hard at work recently preparing for their first foray into the world of rockets. “I got interested while I was helping with recoveries” at previous SystemGo launch days, said sophomore Kameron Stogner, 15. “It’s a science class so it goes for credits. …

For the News-Sun The University of the Southwest hosted its 2023 Gala to “recognize and celebrate the unsung heroes of the community who have shown an unwavering commitment to free enterprise and servant leadership.” The Gala, held on March 30 at the Hobbs Country Club, was an opportunity for the University leadership “to honor those who have worked tirelessly to …

Andy Brosig/News-Sun With school enrollment in Hobbs projected to reach as much as almost 11,000 students by the 2027-28 school year, Hobbs Municipal Schools is continuing its plans to increase capacity at the district’s three middle school campuses while adding a fourth campus, probably on the north side of town. The district Facility Assessment Community Team met at the district …

Dorothy N. Fowler/News-Sun New Mexico Junior College will be the site of a new medical clinic next year with a three-year contract of about $1.643 million. Joe Mike Gomez, NMJC purchasing agent, said beginning next fall, the mid-level clinic will see students and employees — without cost to either students or employees. Complicated medical conditions will be referred elsewhere, Gomez …

Andy Brosig/News-Sun JAL — Imagine the scenario: Resources on Earth — from air to water to energy — are dwindling.  A group of researchers are tasked with finding solutions with the help of robots. That’s the challenge facing a group of fifth- and sixth-graders at Jal Elementary School as they gear up for the state Lego League finals Feb. 11 …