Hobbs August Nites is coming back on a reduced scale for the first time since 2011. Set for Saturday, Aug. 19, the event held annually from 1997-2011 will include an antique car show and cruise, a concert and vendors in the downtown area of Hobbs. Sponsored by the Hobbs Chamber of Commerce and the Center for the Arts, the one-day …

The artists planned to perform at the 82nd Annual Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo have been announced. Those artist include Trace Adkins, Gretchen Wilson,  Josh Abbott Band, Conjunto Primavera, Virlan Garcia, Cassadee Pope and Danny Gokey. The following is a schedule of the performances of the artists: Friday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m. – Hispanic Heritage Conjunto Primavera and Virlan …

Lovington children dance to the Stanky Leg song during the Fourth of July Party at the Park celebration at Chaparral Park.

Tim Paxton and his daughter Caitlyn Paxton of Okemah, Okla. team up together to set up this years fireworks display for the City of Hobbs Annual July Fourth Community Celebration at Harry McAdams Park. For more on the Paxton family and this year’s Hobbs fireworks display read Tuesday’s Hobbs News-Sun.

Lea Countians have plenty of entertainment options when it comes to celebrating Independence Day with activities planned in Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice and Jal. Most communities plan to celebrate the Fourth of July on Tuesday, but Eunice kicks off its weekend of fun tonight. Fourth of July activities that can be expected include parades, street dances, the World’s Greatest Lizard Race, …

More than 1,500 attend the performance of Norteño band Los Rieleros during the first Downtown Sounds concert event at the Shipp Street Plaza in downtown Hobbs on Saturday, June 24. Los Parientes Del Bajillo of Denver City was the opening performing band.

Subhead Hobbs native nominated for music award DOROTHY N. FOWLER NEWS-SUN Hobbs native Randy Granger plays musical instruments that are not likely to fit in with a rock band of any description, but that hasn’t kept him from being nominated for awards for his musicianship. He’s been nominated for awards by the Native American Music Association for his skill playing …

If you’re like me, you’ve had at least one nightmare where your motorcycle gets stolen. The closest encounter I’ve had was when my neighbour got his CBR stolen, while mine was parked less than 10 meters (30 feet) away. MFW I heard what happened the next morning: The same evening I came back home at around 12am, and sat next …

If you’re like me, you’ve had at least one nightmare where your motorcycle gets stolen. The closest encounter I’ve had was when my neighbour got his CBR stolen, while mine was parked less than 10 meters (30 feet) away. MFW I heard what happened the next morning: The same evening I came back home at around 12am, and sat next …