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 …

EUNICE — City Manager Jordan Yutzy, seeking to cover costs of renovating Marshall Park after moving the rodeo arena to a new park area, suggested increasing gross receipts taxes. Offering the first reading of a new ordinance Monday to the Eunice City Council, Yutzy indicated the Eunice voters already had approved the tax increase. Customers pay gross receipts taxes to …

Albertsons Market hosts the Souper Bowl of Caring to bring local food banks to support in the community. Albertsons locations across Eastern New Mexico are hosting the annual Souper Bowl of Caring, with donations benefiting local food banks, and Hobbs will be donated to Isaiah’s Kitchen. The fundraising effort will take place through Feb. 2 at locations in Hobbs, Alamogordo, …

In September, news of a Texas Roadhouse restaurant coming to Hobbs became official when the popular restaurant chain applied for a full liquor license with the City of Hobbs. During Monday’s Hobbs City Commission meeting, a resolution on the transfer of a liquor license for the store was unanimously approved. The transfer of ownership of liquor license No. 0819 from …

Jeff Lee sat patiently. Reading a magazine. Waiting for his moment to sign-up. Even though Hobbs City Hall and the city clerk’s office opened at 8 a.m., Tuesday, the declaration of candidacy for the March 3 Municipal Election didn’t start until 9 a.m. There are five Hobbs municipal races taking place: Mayor, Hobbs Commission Districts 1, 2, and 3 and …

The following are the Top 10 local stories in the News-Sun in 2019 as determined by the newspaper’s staff. 1) Three killed, four others shot at summer backyard party Three young adults were shot and killed at a backyard party in Hobbs in late-August, and no one has yet been charged with their murders. Khalil Carter, 18, and Kristal Avena, …

Count on a politically exciting year. Election year 2020 has begun, with voters to choose several small city councilors to the president of the United States. Residents wishing to declare a candidacy for the municipal election must file a declaration of candidacy on Tuesday between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the respective city clerk’s office. Five positions open for election in …