Gabrielle Arsiaga/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The sister of Rick Ford reached for her relative’s hand as jurors came back with a verdict of guilty on all counts. On Thursday, a jury found Prieto guilty of committing first-degree murder, a first-degree felony; armed robbery, a second-degree felony; and tampering with evidence, a fourth-degree felony. Prieto, 44, of Hobbs, shot and killed Ford, …

Prieto named lineman of the year The postseason awards keep rolling in for the Hobbs football team. The most recent award went to Hobbs senior Cannin Prieto. Wednesday morning, Prieto was named lineman of the year by NMPreps.com. The Eagle senior was also named to the USA Today All-USA New Mexico Football team. Prieto didn’t set out to win the …