Wells Fargo announced a second Lea County branch permanent closure in Lovington. On May 19, Wells Fargo will be closing its only Lovington branch. Forcing customers to travel 20 miles away to Hobbs for in-person services. The bank is conducting “site searches” to place an ATM location in Lovington, according to Franchesca Pancham, Wells Fargo communications advisor for New Mexico. …

New Mexico AG demands damages from Wells Fargo ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas is demanding damages from Wells Fargo after an investigation showed the financial institution created nearly 19,000 fake and unauthorized bank and credit card accounts in the state. Balderas on Wednesday accused Wells Fargo of victimizing New Mexicans. If a resolution can’t be …