Curtis Wynne/News-Sun JAL — Looking forward to a grand opening in October, Jal officials are eager to show off their new city hall. After years of planning, construction of the new facility inside the former Burke Junior High School building began last summer with Hobbs-based Lasco Construction Inc. under contract for the $2.3 million project. “Once we get everything done, …

Curtis Wynne/News-Sun JAL — Looking forward to a grand opening in October, Jal officials are eager to show off their new city hall. After years of planning, construction of the new facility inside the former Burke Junior High School building began last summer with Hobbs-based Lasco Construction Inc. under contract for the $2.3 million project. “Once we get everything done, …