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 …

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 …

Virginia Cunningham News-Sun LOVINGTON — Innovative, secure and state-of-the-art is the type of school Hillcrest Christian Academy will start building in the first quarter of 2023. Tony Mabe, owner and contractor with Artisans Guild Construction said the building will cost approximately $7 million dollars, and will be located on the corner of Avenue I and 2nd Street in Lovington. “There …

Andy Brosig/News-Sun Several years in the making, the Hobbs Municipal Schools Board of Education gave the go-ahead Tuesday to proceed with a project to address the district’s aging middle school campuses. The board voted unanimously to accept a recommendation from the district’s Facilities Assessment Community Team (FACT) committee to pursue the project to build a fourth middle school in Hobbs.  …