Several dozen adults and a few young children gathered at MECA Therapies in Hobbs Monday morning to formally celebrate the opening of MECA’s building at a new location on the Lovington Highway. Jeff Flores, CEO and co-owner of the business, said he his wife Roberta, found a building in Hobbs when they opened at their former location further north on the …

Anessa Alvarez doesn’t feel alone in her fight with cancer. And the 10-year old from Texas isn’t alone. Anessa began her fight against Ewing’s Sarcoma, a bone cancer, after her diagnosis in late May. Fast-forward five months, she was an honored guest of Child & Family Services, Inc. of Lea County’s “Tribute in Pink” celebration Thursday night held at the …

Anessa Alvarez doesn’t feel alone in her fight with cancer. And the 10-year old from Texas isn’t alone. Anessa began her fight against Ewing’s Sarcoma, a bone cancer, after her diagnosis in late May. Fast-forward five months, she was an honored guest of Child & Family Services, Inc. of Lea County’s “Tribute in Pink” celebration Thursday night held at the …

It’s late Friday night and Jill Tanner is hoping more than five people attend the grand opening of her new women’s boutique store in Hobbs the next morning. When she arrived Saturday at 8 a.m. — two hours before the grand opening — shoppers were already standing in line. By the time the ribbon cutting took place, around 100 eager …

Katie Gutierrez, 19 of Eunice, is battling to fully wake up after having a stroke the night before having surgery in early August. As she continues her fight, her family and friends pour their love and support on her and won’t lose hope on Katie’s recovery. Katie suffers from a form of cancer called craniopharyngioma. Her last brain surgery on …

On Thursday around 3 a.m., a Lovington Police Department officer arrested Karlo Sanchez Hernandez, 18, for burglary at a local business. Hernandez was taken into custody and managed to escape, running toward the Panda Buffet located on the 300 block of Main Street. After a short foot pursuit Hernandez was detained. During the apprehension of Hernandez, a shot was fired …

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 …

Lovington is celebrating El Dia de Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) and Oktoberfest Saturday with a pozole cook-off, a corn hole tournament and concerts. The Oktober Fiesta is being held from 11 a.m. to midnight on Main Street in front of the Lea County Courthouse. Lovington MainStreet and Lovington Economic Development Corporation are partnering to host the first …

Lovington is celebrating El Dia de Los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) and Oktoberfest Saturday with a pozole cook-off, a corn hole tournament and concerts. The Oktober Fiesta is being held from 11 a.m. to midnight on Main Street in front of the Lea County Courthouse. Lovington MainStreet and Lovington Economic Development Corporation are partnering to host the first …

The City of Hobbs will shut off water from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today to replace two valves in the city’s water system. The work will take place on Main and Jefferson. The properties highlighted in blue in the map below may be without water during the replacement of the two valves. For more information call the City of Hobbs Utilities …