ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Native American leaders from New Mexico are opposing plans that call for storing in the desert Southwest tons of spent nuclear fuel from power plants around the U.S. The All Pueblo Council of Governors in a resolution adopted late last week affirmed its commitment to protecting tribal natural and cultural resources. The council — representing 20 …

Most old ladies begin to show some wear and tear by the time they approach their 100th year. Hobbs’ First United Methodist Church, which will celebrate its centennial year on Oct. 26-27, has seen lots of changes, and an occasional downturn, but is still on an upward trajectory sharing the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the local community and …

Six to eight years. In a perfect world, Michael Sandoval believes that is the amount of time needed for three of Southeastern New Mexico’s major roads used for oil and gas traffic to be rebuilt to meet the ongoing traffic issues. Those roads are N.M. Hwy. 285, from the Texas border to Carlsbad, N.M., Hwy. 31 from Hwy. 285 to …

Texas Roadhouse appears to be coming to Hobbs. A sign for a full liquor license for the restaurant has been posted at Lovington Highway and Magnolia Street and a hearing for the liquor license will take place in Santa Fe on Tuesday to transfer the ownership. According to the State Regulation and Licensing website, liquor license No. 0819 currently belongs …

Lisa McNeill asked herself a simple, but tough question. “Am I going to die?” after being diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer at the age of 48. She survived, though the road was long, emotional and painful. She’ll never forget the day she found out that she had breast cancer. Lisa and her husband, Paige, own and operate a cow/calf …

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Claire Chase, an oil executive and Republican candidate for a critical U.S. House race in New Mexico, is reporting a fundraising surge just days into her candidacy. Chase’s campaign reported Tuesday she has raised $510,790 in 35 days. That amount is more than former state lawmaker and fellow GOP opponent Yvette Herrell raised during the entire …

DES MOINES, IOWA — The Allsup’s burrito is about to have a new home. Yesway announced Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Allsup’s Convenience Stores, based in Clovis, N.M., subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. Allsup’s, a nationally-renowned convenience retailer with a portfolio of more than 300 stores across Texas, New Mexico, and …

On Sept. 20, 2019, English-born couple Trevor and Lesley Stockdale celebrated 12 years of marriage by finally becoming naturalized citizens of the United States of America. A total of 185 grateful individuals gained U.S. citizenship at the Las Cruces convention center. Each person was given 100 questions to study and were asked 10. To pass, at least six out of …

JAL — On any given day, there are around 6,000 vehicles on New Mexico Highway 128 west of Jal. More than 4,000 of those were driving over the speed limit, some in excess of 100 miles per hour. That’s why the 50-mile stretch of highway is close to being designated a New Mexico Safety Corridor. “A safety corridor doubles the …

JAL — On any given day, there are around 6,000 vehicles on New Mexico Highway 128 west of Jal. More than 4,000 of those were driving over the speed limit, some in excess of 100 miles per hour. That’s why the 50-mile stretch of highway is close to being designated a New Mexico Safety Corridor. “A safety corridor doubles the …