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. …

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 …