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 …

Dwain Haynes reflects on 36-year career with Eunice Municipal Schools Andy Brosig/News-Sun EUNICE — It was a toss-up what Dwain Haynes was going to do with his life while he was a student at New Mexico State University. Multiple generations of his family worked in the oil fields, and Haynes wanted to follow in their footsteps. He also has a …

Dwain Haynes reflects on 36-year career with Eunice Municipal Schools Andy Brosig/News-Sun EUNICE — It was a toss-up what Dwain Haynes was going to do with his life while he was a student at New Mexico State University. Multiple generations of his family worked in the oil fields, and Haynes wanted to follow in their footsteps. He also has a …

The numbers game NMJC, USW report fall ’23 enrollment numbers  Andy Brosig/News-Sun The numbers are in and Hobbs’ two institutions of higher learning are going strong. University of the Southwest reported a 3 percent increase in total credits being sought by students across all departments earlier this week compared to last year, President Ryan Tipton told the News-Sun. And the …

The numbers game NMJC, USW report fall ’23 enrollment numbers  Andy Brosig/News-Sun The numbers are in and Hobbs’ two institutions of higher learning are going strong. University of the Southwest reported a 3 percent increase in total credits being sought by students across all departments earlier this week compared to last year, President Ryan Tipton told the News-Sun. And the …

Hobbs Schools continue enrollment growth Andy Brosig/News-Sun The number of students enrolled in Hobbs Municipal Schools increases yearly, continuing trends of recovery from lows brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. LaShawn Byrd, deputy director of data analysis for the district, presented preliminary numbers on 40-day attendance in the district during the HMS Board of Education meeting on Tuesday. As of …