LOVINGTON — It’s the end of an era for radio in Lea County. After nearly 65 years on air, Lovington radio station KLEA broadcasted for the last time on Friday and closed its doors. Days later on Wednesday, the building located on Country Club Drive was quiet and locked to visitors. The radio staple spent decades airing top tunes and …

Lovington children dance to the Stanky Leg song during the Fourth of July Party at the Park celebration at Chaparral Park.