Fire destroys home near Jal Levi Hill/News-Sun The cause of a fire that demolished an uninhabited home near Jal last week remains undetermined thanks to the extensive fire damage the structure sustained. The home, located at the corner of Adrian Nieto and Willis Road northeast of Jal, caught fire sometime after 5 a.m. Nov. 30. Jal Fire Chief John Moody …

Fire destroys home near Jal Levi Hill/News-Sun The cause of a fire that demolished an uninhabited home near Jal last week remains undetermined thanks to the extensive fire damage the structure sustained. The home, located at the corner of Adrian Nieto and Willis Road northeast of Jal, caught fire sometime after 5 a.m. Nov. 30. Jal Fire Chief John Moody …

Woman seeks mother’s lost painting Levi Hill/News-Sun Of all the things Carolyn Miller was — mother, wife, Christian, giver — perhaps the thing that most defined her was her love of painting. It is her painting that Carolyn’s daughter, Donna Navarette remembers most about her mom, who passed away in January at the age of 81 after a long battle …

Woman seeks mother’s lost painting Levi Hill/News-Sun Of all the things Carolyn Miller was — mother, wife, Christian, giver — perhaps the thing that most defined her was her love of painting. It is her painting that Carolyn’s daughter, Donna Navarette remembers most about her mom, who passed away in January at the age of 81 after a long battle …

Pets may be option for holiday gifts Shelter staff recommends careful thought before adopting Andy Brosig/News-Sun Holiday gift giving time is rapidly approaching and, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus or a different winter holiday of your choice, finding the perfect gifts for the family can be a challenge. It’s not unusual to consider a pet for a child …

Pets may be option for holiday gifts Shelter staff recommends careful thought before adopting Andy Brosig/News-Sun Holiday gift giving time is rapidly approaching and, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus or a different winter holiday of your choice, finding the perfect gifts for the family can be a challenge. It’s not unusual to consider a pet for a child …

Lea picks hometown boy for Senate seat Curtis C. Wynne/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The Lea County Commission chose to nominate Travis Glenn of Tatum to replace retiring State Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales. After three candidates appeared before the commission Thursday, on a second round vote of 4-1, the commissioners allowed local representation to shut out experience and passion, as Commissioner Gary …

Lea picks hometown boy for Senate seat Curtis C. Wynne/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The Lea County Commission chose to nominate Travis Glenn of Tatum to replace retiring State Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales. After three candidates appeared before the commission Thursday, on a second round vote of 4-1, the commissioners allowed local representation to shut out experience and passion, as Commissioner Gary …

Lea Co. Cowboy Hall of Fame inducts Johnston News-Sun Staff Report The Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame has honored those living the western lifestyle for about 45 years. And Saturday, the WHM&LCCHOF added three more award winners and one inductee into the Hall. William Edwin Johnston was named the 2023 Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductee. …

Lea Co. Cowboy Hall of Fame inducts Johnston News-Sun Staff Report The Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame has honored those living the western lifestyle for about 45 years. And Saturday, the WHM&LCCHOF added three more award winners and one inductee into the Hall. William Edwin Johnston was named the 2023 Cowboy Hall of Fame Inductee. …