EUNICE — Municipal elections in the City of Eunice will happen in November of odd-numbered years, beginning next year, if a second ordinance reading is approved in January. Members of the city council on Tuesday unanimously approved the first reading to opt in to the state’s Regular Local Election pursuant to a new state law regarding local government elections. Councilors …

EUNICE — Mary Lou Vinson, three-term city councilor, resigned her post last week, according to Eunice City Clerk Candy Brito. Vinson, reporting her age at 75 years in 2012 when she was first re-elected, earned her second re-election in an uncontested race in March 2016. “She came in last week and told us about it. It’s her health. She lost …

Dave Sexton, currently the URENCO USA president and CEO, will be taking on a new role within URENCO. Beginning in January, Sexton will be named the deputy chief operating officer, based in the United Kingdom. The role is part of URENCO’s strategic succession planning initiative. With more than 40 years of experience in the nuclear industry, specifically in the areas …

Eunice to revive rodeo board EUNICE — With the discussion centering on flies, cow patties and kids, the Eunice City Council took action Tuesday night to start resolving a boiling dispute about livestock housed near residents. Placed on the agenda at the request of the Eunice Junior Rodeo Association after multiple resident complaints of odor and flies, the topic drew …

Property taxes going down for many in Lea County LOVINGTON — With a 35 percent increase in Lea County’s assessed valuation for the 2018 tax year over 2017, most Hobbs residents will pay less in property taxes. The Lea County Commission certified tax rates set by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department in a special meeting Friday, issuing a …

Matt White picked as Jal city manager JAL — On a unanimous vote of 5-0 at the Jal City Council meeting Thursday night, former Eunice mayor Matt White was chosen the next Jal city manager. Having lost his bid in March for a fourth term as mayor, White applied for the vacant seat in Jal left by the resignation late …

EUNICE — The Eunice Municipal Court recently released its list of warrants to the public. The list includes the case number, name and year of birth. The municipal court may be contacted at 575-394-2635 or by 1323 Main St. in Eunice, N.M., 88231 or P.O. Box 147. Docket Number – Last Name – First Name – Year of Birth 2001018514 …

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 …

Eunice speeds toward lowering speed limit EUNICE — The Eunice City Council took another step Tuesday toward lowering speed limits in the city’s residential areas from 35 mph to 25 mph, approving the first reading of a draft ordinance. “Right now the speed limit … is 35 miles an hour on all city streets unless it’s posted otherwise,” said City …

How fast is too fast? Eunice eyes residential ‘speeding’ EUNICE — From zero to 35 mph to zero between stop signs in one residential block might be legal, but apparently not for long. Eunice City Council members, hearing complaints about “speeding” received Police Chief Jimmie Jones’ report Tuesday and agreed they need to change the law. “The current speed limits …