Hobbs is ground zero for Annular Eclipse Oct. 14 News-Sun Staff Report While there are many areas that will have a partial eclipse of the sun during an annular eclipse on Oct. 14, Hobbs will be one of the few cities that will see the totality of the annular eclipse of the sun. “Hobbs is on the center line of …

Eunice passes gun rights resolution Levi Hill/News-Sun Without much fanfare or discussion Monday, Eunice became the first community in Lea County to send a message to Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham — the constitutional right of its residents to bear arms will not be infringed. “The Eunice City Council hereby declares its intent to support and defend the constitutional rights of its …

Lovington Food Coalition opens new, bigger facility Blake Ovard/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The Lovington Food Coalition has new permanent home and is ready to help end food insecurity in Lovington. Nor-Lea Hospital has facilitated the new building, but CEO David Shaw told those in attendance Thursday afternoon, the food bank is it’s own entity. “The hospital district is privileged to have …

New extension agents want to see things grow Andy Brosig/News-Sun LOVINGTON — James Vinyard and Chelsey Wilson got their first ever experience of a county fair in Lea County. Wilson, 4-H agent for the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service since April 3, is originally from Lovington. And, she grew up at the Lea County Fair. As a member …

New extension agents want to see things grow Andy Brosig/News-Sun LOVINGTON — James Vinyard and Chelsey Wilson got their first ever experience of a county fair in Lea County. Wilson, 4-H agent for the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service since April 3, is originally from Lovington. And, she grew up at the Lea County Fair. As a member …

Is Lea’s water supply drying up? Levi Hill/News-Sun Ask residents of Portales how important drinking water is and you’re likely to get punched in the nose. That’s because tensions are high in the eastern New Mexico town as ongoing water restrictions have residents up in arms, especially when city officials throttle back the valve during the day and water from …

Governor selects McCutcheon News-Sun Staff Report SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday appointed Steven McCutcheon II to the District 42 Senate seat. Grisham selected McCutcheon over Rep. Larry Scott, R-Hobbs, on Friday and announced her choice on Saturday. Eddy County had submitted McCutcheon’s name while Lea and Chaves counties had submitted Scott’s name to the governor for …

At approximately 8:43 a.m. on Wednesday Hobbs Police Department was dispatched to Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital in regards to a new born baby being found deceased in a patient bathroom. The room was occupied by a juvenile who was accompanied by her mother. The patient was discharged from the hospital without alerting staff of the delivery of the baby in the bathroom. …

More jobs on deck for UUSA Eunice plant Andy Brosig/News-Sun EUNICE – Almost 50 new jobs will be opening up soon at UrencoUSA’s uranium processing facility in Lea County, that according to information presented at the regular Eunice Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Wednesday. Karen Fili, president and CEO for UUSA’s Louisiana Energy Services LLC plant near Eunice, told Chamber …

More jobs on deck for UUSA Eunice plant Andy Brosig/News-Sun EUNICE – Almost 50 new jobs will be opening up soon at UrencoUSA’s uranium processing facility in Lea County, that according to information presented at the regular Eunice Chamber of Commerce Breakfast on Wednesday. Karen Fili, president and CEO for UUSA’s Louisiana Energy Services LLC plant near Eunice, told Chamber …