Celebrating community and the joy of reading: Read Across Lea County By Elizabeth Wieser March in Lea County brings a celebration of reading that is more than just an event. It’s a true testament to the power of community collaboration and the volunteer spirit. Read Across Lea County, a collective initiative between the United Way of Lea County’s “United We …

The power of business incubators in driving economic development Communities thrive when small businesses succeed, and one of the most effective ways to support budding entrepreneurs is through business incubators. These dynamic spaces provide more than just office space – they foster innovation, mentorship and economic growth. As the JF Maddox Foundation continues its development in downtown Hobbs, we are …

Maddox awards Lovington $350,000 for youth center Christina Holt/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The City of Lovington’s Youth Center has been closed since the onset of COVID restrictions in 2020, but will soon be able to reopen with a funding grant from the J.F. Maddox Foundation. The J.F. Maddox Foundation conducted social services need assessment last year which included interviews with community …

Hobbs celebrates City Park reopening About 15 minutes before the official re-opening of the Hobbs City Park, Bentley Hicks was already smiling. The 4-year old from Hobbs had his shirt and shoes off as he danced around the new water features of Hobbs’ latest splash pad. A half an hour later, a group of kids from Hobbs Head Start found …