To a standing ovation and applause from a near full commission chambers, the Hobbs City Commission voted for its County Sheriff and for the lawful right of residents to bear arms. During its meeting Monday, the Hobbs City Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 6909 declaring opposition to the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, New Mexico Senate Bill 5, also dubbed …

In August, the Lubbock-based Covenant Health System and Loving-ton’s Nor-Lea Hospital announced Hobbs was getting a new hospital. It would feature all the bells and whistles that come with today’s hospitals, general, emergency and specialized care. No official location was announced, although rumors had the hospital’s location on the southeast corner of Lovington Highway and Millen Drive. Well, there’s a …

EUNICE — Lea County Sheriff Corey Helton expects the “Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order Act,” the Red Flag Bill, to become law in New Mexico and he’s ready to go to jail, if necessary, for refusal to enforce the law. Helton earned applause from the audience, which included Hobbs City Commissioner Duane Pennick, at the Eunice City Hall meeting Monday …

What is it like to be one of the worst cooks in America? Ryan Grovey, a Hobbs native, told us about being a participant in Worst Cooks in America on the Food Network. “Oh my gosh, I’m on national TV. Everybody’s watching how much of a hot mess I am in the kitchen. It’s just surreal,” said Grovey. Grovey, who …

If someone tells you that Hobbs and Lea County has gone to the dogs, this weekend, they may be right. The Hobbs Kennel Club presents its annual group of dog shows Saturday and Sunday at the Lea County Events Center, with canines competing in eight different groups all having the ultimate goal of winning Best in Show. While most people …

JAL — The Lea County Sheriff’s Office recently joined the search for a Jal woman who went missing more than eight months ago. Angela “Angel” LaDawn Kelton-McManes, 44, was last seen on May 13, 2019. Because she was known to travel unexpectedly for long periods, she wasn’t reported missing until mid-June. Jal Police Detective Mary Montez said various rumors in …

JAL — Still, no new RV parks will be allowed inside the city of Jal. With a six-month moratorium on new RV parks coming to an end later this month, the Jal City Council on Monday unanimously approved an extension for at least another six months. Although a new man camp (or workforce housing) opens this year just outside Jal, …

The first thing you noticed if you ever met Eric Hill were his bright, crystal blue eyes. The second thing his friends growing up in Lovington noticed were Hill’s clothes. “He got the nickname ‘City’ from Tyson Burkett because of the preppy clothes he wore,” said Loving-ton educator Josh Faith. Faith was three years younger than Eric Hill. The age …

The first thing you noticed if you ever met Eric Hill were his bright, crystal blue eyes. The second thing his friends growing up in Lovington noticed were Hill’s clothes. “He got the nickname ‘City’ from Tyson Burkett because of the preppy clothes he wore,” said Loving-ton educator Josh Faith. Faith was three years younger than Eric Hill. The age …