Jason Farmer/News-Sun When Ryan Murphy graduated from Lovington High School in 1992, he did not know what his future held. He knew he was going to college and had a field of study picked out, but things change and Murphy’s future, it was going to change as well. Near the end of his college career, Murphy realized that his chosen …

There is a Seinfeld episode where George is deciding between running an errand for Jerry or accepting an invitation to play disc golf in Central Park. Above George’s head, a thought balloon pops up with a frisbee in it; then another thought balloon pops up next to that, and Jerry is in it asking with his comedy-routine voice, ‘What’s the …

Jason Farmer/News-Sun The Hobbs football team is heading into its fourth season under Ken Stevens’ tutelage and for the first time during his tenure, the Eagles finally got to have what Stevens would consider a normal offseason program. “This is our first complete offseason,” the Eagles’ coach said. “We are going on our fourth football season, but it is our …

Peter Stein/News-Sun Richard Erhard had an unhappy task on Wednesday. Erhard, executive director of the New Mexico Horsemen’s Association, was cleaning office equipment out of Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino, something he did not imagine he would be doing just a week earlier. The NHMA was instructed by the New Mexico Racing Commission to clear the premises of Ruidoso …

Peter Stein/News-Sun As they soar through the clouds, blue skies stretching out ahead of them, glider pilots seem to have it made, living a glamorous life for at least a few hours. But, there are people on the ground who help them live that life, people who worry about them, make sure they have what they need to get into …

Peter Stein/News-Sun Come Sunday, Anistyn Abel, Avery Henard, Kyon Hatley and Hayden Wheeler expect to be roping their hearts out, trying to win championships at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo in Perry, Georgia. Getting there takes skill and practice. It also takes a lot of money, which is why a goat roping fundraiser was held on June 8 at …

Peter Stein/News-Sun Chief Bridgforth admits his wardrobe is a bit out of date. Not enough blue and white. Bridgforth – a Lovington native, Loving-ton High graduate and former Lovington boys basketball coach – is returning to his roots, leaving his position as Denver City High’s athletic director to assume the role of Lovington girls head basketball coach. Bridgforth will also …

Peter Stein/News-Sun ALBUQUERQUE – There was a funky vinegar smell wafting out of a grate in the designated Eunice baseball dugout at the University of New Mexico’s Santa Ana Star Field on Saturday afternoon. Pungent indeed. But, the smell of success was oh so sweet for the top-seeded Cardinals after they beat third-seeded Capitan 21-3 in Saturday’s state 2A championship …

Jason Farmer/News-Sun Lookout Albuquerque, the Hobbs Lady Eagles are on their way. The Hobbs softball team booked its spot in the Class 5A championship round with a 7-3 win over the Volcano Vista Lady Hawks Friday night at Veterans Memorial Complex. “We took advantage (of the home game) and the kids came out ready to play and to show Hobbs …

Peter Stein/News-Sun After a good year, a normal year, for New Mexico Junior College, it was time to celebrate. NMJC held its awards banquet last Sunday at the Lea County Events Center, honoring their athletes from the 2021-22 season, but also celebrating the first Thunderbirds’ athletic school year not ruined by COVID in three years. There were no 2020 spring …