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 …

HMS gets $800K from Lea Commissioners to boost campus security Andy Brosig/News-Sun Campuses in the Hobbs Municipal School District will be getting a security boost in coming weeks thanks in part to the largess of two Lea County Commissioners. Each year, depending on the state of the county’s budget, commissioners receive discretionary funds, a pot of money they can use …

Rainbow Street trailer fire in Hobbs on Aug. 5, 2023, at around 4:30 p.m. For more detail, see Thursday’s edition of the News-Sun. Video submitted by Jordan Sanchez.

New faces slated for Hobbs, Eunice school boards; several challenges filed Andy Brosig, Blake Ovard/News-Sun There will be at least two new faces on school boards in Lea County come January. After 12 years on the Hobbs Municipal Schools Board of Education, former board President Gary Eidson has decided to step down. “I decided 12 years has been a good …

New faces slated for Hobbs, Eunice school boards; several challenges filed Andy Brosig, Blake Ovard/News-Sun There will be at least two new faces on school boards in Lea County come January. After 12 years on the Hobbs Municipal Schools Board of Education, former board President Gary Eidson has decided to step down. “I decided 12 years has been a good …

Southwest Symphony announces 2023-2024 season For the News-Sun The Southwest Symphony has announced its 2023-2024 Season, “CELEBRATE!” The season is full of fun and entertainment to celebrate Southwest Symphony’s upcoming 40th Anniversary, a release from Southwest Symphony Executive Director Leanne Salgado stated. Festivities begin 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 9, at Rockwind Grill for the annual social party. There will be food, …

Harris recognized among recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts For the News-Sun Santa Fe, NM – Artists who reflect their people, their communities, and their culture are being recognized among the recipients of the 2023 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. And one of those artists being recognized is Jim Harris of Hobbs. Harris …