The University of the Southwest is looking to get a lot bigger. Quint Thurman, president of the University of the Southwest announced an expansion of facilities called Vision 20/20 at his address to the university community last week. By the time all the plans come to fruition, the expansion is expected to cost more than $45 million. Funding for the …

Hobbs Schools enrollment is at a record high, again. Two years ago the district surpassed the 10,000 students mark for a brief time, but enrollment fell as the oilfield turned sour. Now enrollment has once again surpassed the 10,000 mark. The district reported that as of the 40th day of school, it is serving 10,070 students, an increases of more …

Superintendent Brian Snider, choked up and seemed on the brink of tears Thursday during his introductory remarks to a standing room only crowd at the grand opening of the town’s new $15 million elementary school. “I congratulate you,” Snider said, “for being part of the community that has brought this building into existence.” Snider also noted that the pervasive odor …

LOVINGTON – Christopher N. Ruszkowski, N.M. Secretary of Education, two elementary schools in Lovington Friday afternoon, celebrating the “A” grade they were awarded as a result of their scores on the state’s school grading system. Llano Elementary, which houses preschool and kindergarten students has received an “A” for each of the last three years. Teachers at each of the schools, …

The Lovington School Board is considering a resolution that, if adopted, promises support to students and employees who may be subject to deportation under a threat made by the Trump Administration earlier this month. The resolution shows the district’s support for students and teachers who fall under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — an American immigration policy that …

The Hobbs Public Library is turning into a science laboratory once a month throughout the year. Hobbs students in the fourth through eighth grades are invited to participate in the Hobbs Library new program called Got Science?!? The new program will have students participating in a hands-on workshop that will be run by Science Spectrum instructors from Lubbock. “It’s a …

After several years of discussion, the Hobbs school board and school officials are close to establishing a school-based health clinic on the high school campus. HMS Superintendent TJ Parks spoke to the board about the planned health facility at its regular meeting on Aug. 15. He said the district is working with a company that provides school-based health care. When …

It’s “all about” the students for new Lovington High School principal Ivan DeAnda. The first day of school for students, Aug. 16, is right around the corner, while DeAnda is gearing up for his own first day. A longtime educator for Lovington Municipal Schools, he brings 34 years of education experience to the table. LMS Superintendent LeAnne Gandy selected him …

Hobbsan Terry O’Brain’s motivation is “the kids.” Hobbs Municipal School board members unanimously voted O’Brain to the vacant District 3 seat Tuesday evening after interviewing three applicants for the position, including Esther Bratcher and K.T. Manis. With the decision, O’Brain will finish the unexpired term of Lance Wiseman, who was first elected in 2005. Wiseman announced his resignation from the …

Dorothy N. Fowler News-Sun Five hundred and seventy-one young men and women, each clad in either a gold or black robe and a mortar board to match, marched into the Lea County Event Center Saturday morning to receive their high school diplomas. It was the largest class ever to graduate from Hobbs High School. Because it was so large, a portion …