For just the second time in the 61-year history of the annual Hobbs Holiday Tournament, the 2020 edition was forced to be canceled. Mother Nature forced the cancellation in 2015 when Winter Storm Goliath wrecked havoc on Lea County. Five years later it was the COVID-19 pandemic. While things slowly try to get back to normal, basketball fans should rejoice …

Whether or not he got to play baseball during his senior year of high school, Hobbs graduate Hunter Wright knew he was going to play college ball – he just didn’t know where. But, as of Tuesday night, the decision was made as Wright signed his letter of intent to play for the University of the Southwest. “I have been …

They are the unsung heroes of every football game. The players who do the work, but never get the glory. They don’t score the touchdowns or get the interceptions, but without them, they game would be unrecognizable. They are the men up front who make it possible for the skill players to do their things. They are the linemen. Tuesday …

It was time. Tharon Drake’s body told him so, although it took him some time to really believe it. He eventually listened and made the tough decision to retire from competitive swimming. The 2011 Hobbs High graduate and two-time 2016 Rio Paralympian Games silver medalist called it a career in competitive swimming, something he has done since he was a …

It was time. Tharon Drake’s body told him so, although it took him some time to really believe it. He eventually listened and made the tough decision to retire from competitive swimming. The 2011 Hobbs High graduate and two-time 2016 Rio Paralympian Games silver medalist called it a career in competitive swimming, something he has done since he was a …

Eagles Baseball: The Hobbs baseball team might have fallen one win short in its goal to win a state championship, but the Eagles picked up plenty of postseason honors for their efforts. The Eagles had seven players named First-Team All-District. They also had one player named second-team and two players named Honorable Mention. Hobbs was also honored with the Coach …

Eagles Baseball: The Hobbs baseball team might have fallen one win short in its goal to win a state championship, but the Eagles picked up plenty of postseason honors for their efforts. The Eagles had seven players named First-Team All-District. They also had one player named second-team and two players named Honorable Mention. Hobbs was also honored with the Coach …

Lea County’s 4-H Muzzleloader team is New Mexico’s team. The Lea team won its 4-H state title competition in April and competed last month, representing all of New Mexico, at the National level. The four members of the team come from three of Lea County’s seven 4-H Clubs. Danni George and Sadie Savage, both of Hobbs, are members of the …

It may only be summer football practice, but the sight and sounds of the Hobbs football team taking on the Lovington football team in a 7-on-7 Tuesday night at Watson Memorial Stadium was something both head coaches, Ken Stevens and Anthony Gonzales, had missed. “It was good to be out here and get a little bit of normalcy going,” Stevens …

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An organization that represents thousands of racehorse owners and trainers is accusing New Mexico regulators of violating their civil rights. The New Mexico Horsemen’s Association announced Tuesday that it is suing the state Racing Commission in federal court, saying it had no other recourse because the commission barred the group and its members from contacting any …