NM ranks last in child well being Annual Kids Count survey tracks poverty, education and more Andy Brosig/News-Sun It’s an unenviable position to occupy as New Mexico ranks worst in the United States in terms of overall childhood well being — again. That according to the annual Kids Count survey by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, an analysis of multiple …

Lovington fireworks ban rescinded Virginia Cunningham/News-Sun LOVINGTON — At Monday’s City of Lovington commission meeting, commissioners voted four to one to rescind the fireworks ban put in place just three weeks ago. That proclamation banned certain types of fireworks from being sold within city limits. The commissioners asked Lovington Fire Chief Skip Moorhead what his recommendation was for keeping the …

Lea bans fireworks sales, use in county Curtis C. Wynne/News-Sun LOVINGTON — While hoping and praying for more rain, Lea County commissioners on Thursday banned sale and use of fireworks due to extreme and severe drought conditions. With a proclamation imposed only in the unincorporated portions of the county, the elected board joined the cities of Lovington and Hobbs which …

Virginia Cunningham/News-Sun LOVINGTON — If a firework goes in the air, you won’t find it for sale in Lovington. Lovington City Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to ban firework sales for any fireworks not on the “safe and sane” list. Area Supervisor of Sales for TNT Fireworks Spencer McMillen told the commission during the May 22 meeting he …

Virginia Cunningham/News-Sun LOVINGTON — If a firework goes in the air, you won’t find it for sale in Lovington. Lovington City Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to ban firework sales for any fireworks not on the “safe and sane” list. Area Supervisor of Sales for TNT Fireworks Spencer McMillen told the commission during the May 22 meeting he …

Is it too hot? Time to get your splash on and everybody get into the pools. Here is a quick glance of hours, days and costs. HOBBS • Del Norte Pool is open from noon to 6 p.m. daily, except Mondays. Del Norte pool is free for ages 3 years and younger and 62 and older and $2 for ages …

For the News-Sun Six-time Olympic gold-medal swimmer Amy Van Dyken will be the next speaker in the JF Maddox Foundation Jack Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series. The lecture is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 23 at the University of the Southwest, Jack and Mabel Maddox Student Life Center. After the lecture, Van Dyken will be available for photos. Ticket information can …

For the News-Sun Six-time Olympic gold-medal swimmer Amy Van Dyken will be the next speaker in the JF Maddox Foundation Jack Maddox Distinguished Lecture Series. The lecture is scheduled for 7 p.m. June 23 at the University of the Southwest, Jack and Mabel Maddox Student Life Center. After the lecture, Van Dyken will be available for photos. Ticket information can …

Curtis C Wynne/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The eagerly awaited 2023 Lea County Fair and Rodeo concert lineup became final Thursday with county commissioners’ unanimous approval of contracts. Citing a total cost of $907,500 for artists and fees, the Lea County Fair and Rodeo Board recommended concerts to begin Aug. 4 with Hispanic Heritage Celebration night and continue the following Tuesday through …

529 plans now cover K-12 During my 21 years in the New Mexico State Senate, education has been a major focus of my service. As a retired educator, my participation on the Legislative Education Study Committee during the interim and my membership on the Senate Education Committee during the regular session gives me an opportunity to share my experience but …