Remembering “Bean,” the fearless friend of all Levi Hill/News-Sun On Oct. 14, Hobbs lost a local legend, international celebrity, fearless daredevil and a good friend. Donny “Bean” Huerta was an icon of the drag strips and car shows with his famed wheelstander car The Mexican Jump N’ Bean. He took to showing the car and racing it following the passing …

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 …

Youth advocate Mike Clampitt leaves legacy for Hobbs community with Boys and Girls Club Andy Brosig/News-Sun Mike Clampitt was described by those who knew him as untiring, unflinching, influential, dedicated to area youth and more. The long-time director of the Boys and Girls Club of Hobbs died about 6 p.m. Tuesday at Lubbock Heart Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. He was …

Couple celebrating 70 years has no plans to stop Levi Hill/News-Sun In a world where celebrity marriages don’t last much longer than an ice cream cone on a hot day, seeing a couple go the distance of 70 years is almost unimaginable. But come Saturday, Oct. 7, that’s just how many years John and Addie “Peepsie” Lankford have been partners …

Teen charged with murder in Saturday shooting Levi Hill/News-Sun The details leading up to a fight that resulted in the shooting death of a 35-year-old man remain unclear but a 17-year-old is facing a charge of first-degree murder in the shooting death. The shooting took place around 10 p.m. Saturday at a hotel in the 200 block of North Marland. …

BREAKING: District court rules in favor of the current N.M. congressional district maps. District Court judge Fred T. Van Soelen issued his ruling today at 11 a.m. on the case of the Republican Party and other parties vs. N.M. Secretary State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and other parties. “The Court does not find that the disparate treatment of vote dilution rises …

Local movie producer to pen film about inspirational youth Levi Hill/News-Sun In a world where you can be anything you want, be a Canaan Bower. That might well become the theme of the film Lovington resident Mary Haarmeyer is writing about the inspirational 18-year-old who made national headlines as a hero high school student who stopped a kidnapping, and later …

Mill levy funds are used for maintenance and operations Hello, I am David Shaw, CEO/Administrator at Nor-Lea Hospital District. Today, I want to discuss a topic that frequently raises questions: The Nor-Lea Hospital District Mill Levy. Nor-Lea Hospital District was established in the mid-70s through legislation in New Mexico, thanks to Senator Bill Lee. Nor-Lea Hospital District has a board …

Hobbs Library hosting eclipse day event Andy Brosig/News-Sun Activities will be out of this world Oct. 14 when the Hobbs Public Library hosts a viewing event for the upcoming annular solar eclipse — and they want you to be involved too. Library Director Nicki Lawless filled the library’s board of directors in on the plans during its monthly meeting Tuesday. …

Hobbs Library hosting eclipse day event Andy Brosig/News-Sun Activities will be out of this world Oct. 14 when the Hobbs Public Library hosts a viewing event for the upcoming annular solar eclipse — and they want you to be involved too. Library Director Nicki Lawless filled the library’s board of directors in on the plans during its monthly meeting Tuesday. …