Hobbs team earns silver at SkillsUSA nationals Andy Brosig/News-Sun A group of SkillsUSA students from Hobbs captured silver medals recently at the organization’s national convention and competition. CTECH students Arick Serrano, Ray Stover and Leo Jaquez finished second in the Career Pathway Showcase Business, Management and Technology competition during the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, June 19-23, in Atlanta, …

Info about Hobbs’ Independence Day fireworks display and safe zones For the News-Sun The City of Hobbs will host its annual Independence Day fireworks display July 1 at the Hobbs Industrial Air Park, located at 5425 Jack Gomez Blvd. Contests, games, vendors and more viewing areas will be available at Harry McAdams Park with gates opening for parking at 7 …

Heinrich pushing bill to ban bump stocks Levi Hill/News-Sun U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., has joined a bi-partisan group of lawmakers in submitting a new bill aimed at banning the ownership of bump stocks for firearms. The new bill, which follows both House and Senate bills filed earlier this year to ban assault weapons, aims to ban the ownership of …

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Lovington fireworks ban rescinded Virginia Cunningham/News-Sun LOVINGTON — At Monday’s City of Lovington commission meeting, commissioners voted four to one to rescind the fireworks ban put in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 …