Change is coming for natatorium Times are changing, and so is Hobbs High School’s Badger Natatorium. While designs are still in the planning stages, work is expected to begin on the Badger Natatorium transformation after the 2018-19 school year begins. It won’t be an overnight transition though. According to Gene Strickland, Hobbs Schools director of operations, the project will be …

Cooper ranked No. 1 in all-around   Brett HoffmanCommentary Last weekend, numerous world class competitors from the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association/Women’s Professional Rodeo Association circuit congregated in Pecos, Texas, to compete in the renowned West of the Pecos Rodeo. For example, defending world all-around champion Tuf Cooper, who has residences in the North Texas communities of Weatherford and Decatur, finished …

Lady Eagles taking shape after title season Over the past two seasons, the Hobbs girls’ basketball team has gone 59-4, winning two District 3-6A titles, making it to the NMAA Class 6A Final Four in 2017 and winning it all in 2018. In addition to their overall record, the Lady Eagles went 22-2 in district play and 25-1 on their …

Eunice track founder gets one last lap When Sam Hodges passed away last Thursday, so did a piece of Eunice’s history. Though he was only 56 years old, Hodges is the reason Eunice has Cardinal Speedway. Today, the people of Eunice and those who race at Cardinal Motor Speedway will get one last chance to honor Sam as the family …

Hobbs football team dominates at ENMU competition PORTALES – To say the Hobbs football team dominated the Eastern New Mexico University 7on7/Linemen Challenge is an understatement. The Eagles dominated it. The Eagles went undefeated to win the 7-on-7 and won the linemen challenge as well. Additionally, the Eagles freshmen football team finished second in the C Division. “Our booster club …

Hobbs football team dominates at ENMU competition PORTALES – To say the Hobbs football team dominated the Eastern New Mexico University 7on7/Linemen Challenge is an understatement. The Eagles dominated it. The Eagles went undefeated to win the 7-on-7 and won the linemen challenge as well. Additionally, the Eagles freshmen football team finished second in the C Division. “Our booster club …

From Russia, with love; the World Cup is here By Mark Hinshaw Are you ready for some football? Even though it’s only June, I know you’re jonesing for some hard-hitting, fast-paced action, so let’s go. But first, I need to make some minor adjustments. We’re going to bench Brady, Rogers, and Brees for Ronaldo, Messi, and Salah, replace the gridiron …

As a large senior class from the Eunice girls’ basketball team heads out the door this summer, its head coach is leaving with it. Coach Jimmie Jones, who had served as head coach of the program for the past six years, announced Tuesday that he officially resigned from his position over Memorial Day weekend. The longtime member of law enforcement …

As a large senior class from the Eunice girls’ basketball team heads out the door this summer, its head coach is leaving with it. Coach Jimmie Jones, who had served as head coach of the program for the past six years, announced Tuesday that he officially resigned from his position over Memorial Day weekend. The longtime member of law enforcement …

Hobbs USSSA team No. 1 in state Under a blazing sun late Thursday afternoon, Ricky Carrillo hits grounders and fly balls to a group of eight-and-nine-year-olds spread across the baseball field next to Jefferson Elementary. The kids, focused on the direction of Carrillo and a couple other adults that coach them, belong to a United States Specialty Sports Association 9U …