Community buys amenities for aquatics center in public meeting Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun Members of the community got to experience what it would be like to be a shareholder in a company, as they used their money to ‘Fund the Fun” and buy the amenities they think should be included in the new Multi-Generational Aquatics Center in Tuesday’s public meeting at …

Koi Asian Cuisine highlights Japanese ramen, hot pot and skewers RICH TROUT/NEWS-SUN Every parking space was filled except one at noon Wednesday at Koi Asian Cuisine in Hobbs. Located at 220 W. Bender Blvd., in the former Diary Queen fast-food building, Koi Asian Cuisine is a combination of trendy Asian dishes. “We wanted to bring particular dishes such as Japanese …

Is voting a privilege, right or responsibility? Rep. Randall Pettigrew Privilege (n): An immunity or benefit enjoyed only by a person beyond the “advantaged” of most. Right (n): That which is due to anyone by just claim, legal guarantees, or moral principles. Responsibility (n): Being answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management. At first glance, it’s …

Levi got a second chance at life Living with Marfan Syndrome Christina Holt/News-Sun As a first-time parent, you usually think about what your child will grow up to be like. You imagine what their hopes and dreams might be and pray they are born healthy. This wasn’t any different for Frank and Roxana Gonzales who hoped their eldest son Levi, …

Chili Fest raises a more than $30,000 for United Way Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun Now that Lea County has had it’s fill and the food is settled, United Way has put a fork in this years 32nd Annual Chili Fest while raising $30,578, and still counting. The money goes towards United Way’s campaign goal this year to reach $1.2 million. Devon …

Chili Fest raises a more than $30,000 for United Way Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun Now that Lea County has had it’s fill and the food is settled, United Way has put a fork in this years 32nd Annual Chili Fest while raising $30,578, and still counting. The money goes towards United Way’s campaign goal this year to reach $1.2 million. Devon …

Global bestselling author and award-winning podcast host of On Purpose, Jay Shetty to Speak at Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series HOBBS, NM – Jay Shetty, a global bestselling author, award-winning podcast host of On Purpose, and purpose-driven entrepreneur is slated as the next speaker in the Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series. The event, presented by the JF Maddox Foundation and …

Bethel Baptist grateful for 75 years RICH TROUT/NEWS-SUN Bethel Baptist Church in Knowles is the No. 1 giving church in New Mexico for Mission Dignity, a charity to help retired pastors and their widows who don’t receive Social Security, don’t have a home, and belonged to a church with no pension. “They don’t have retirement or assets or a place …

LCSO issues citations on NM128 Christina Holt/News-Sun The Lea County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic safety blitz west of Jal due to the increase of vehicle crashes and citizen complaints of unsafe driving. The blitz was on Sept. 9 – 13 on New Mexico Highway 128 between the City of Jal and the Lea/Eddy County line. During the five days, …

Hobbs Campaign for Grade-Level Reading: Creating more hopeful futures for children Elizabeth Wieser/JF Maddox Foundation Marie, a third-grade student, sat at her desk and watched her classmates’ hands shoot up when her teacher asked for a volunteer to read the next page of the book they were reading together. She looked down hoping no one would notice her hand was …