Gabrielle Arsiaga/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The sister of Rick Ford reached for her relative’s hand as jurors came back with a verdict of guilty on all counts. On Thursday, a jury found Prieto guilty of committing first-degree murder, a first-degree felony; armed robbery, a second-degree felony; and tampering with evidence, a fourth-degree felony. Prieto, 44, of Hobbs, shot and killed Ford, …

Gabrielle Arsiaga/News-Sun Many businesses, churches, and other buildings found themselves “tagged”last weekend. Hobbs Police and the Lea County Sheriff’s Office are working towards finding the vandals who are responsible for thousands of dollars worth of damages the weekend of Feb. 17-19. Around 6:48 a.m., Feb. 19, at St. Helena Catholic Church, at 100 East Bender Boulevard, a call came in …