SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Two smugglers convicted of federal charges in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants found in the back ...

This month came the rewards for a season well done. Four Lovington softball players were named First-Team All-State – senior ...

The oil and gas industry is proud to carry the responsibility of plugging and remediating wells. During a well’s lifetime, it ...

The Hobbs Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 91st Annual Banquet on Thursday, honoring five individuals and two businesses ...

Mother Nature struck again last Friday, dropping golf ball-sized hail that shattered windows, destroyed gardens and damaged ...

The 2025 Fair and Rodeo will be Aug. 1 – 9 at the Lea County Fairgrounds in Lovington. Admission is free to the fair until 5 p.m. daily and all day on Aug. 2, 3, 4 and 6. Entry tickets will be $10 for ...

Faith in Action’s annual fundraiser and awards banquet was the “bee’s knees,” as some would say. The evening was reminiscent of the Great Gatsby filled with people wearing flapper dresses and fedoras ...

Hobbs, Lovington savor state cheer titles. PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN. Hobbs and Lovington won state championships at The Pit after all. Though the Hobbs boys and girls basketball teams were defeated in the ...

A new drink shop is planned to begin construction on its first Hobbs location this summer. 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee will be located at 1425 N. Turner St., in front of the Broadmoor Mall. 7 Brew offers ...

LOVINGTON — Upwards of 150 people were scattered around the desert, 10 of them wearing white helmets and navy blue or gray jackets. These were Lovington community leaders and family members — The ...

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 ...

The Hobbs Police Department has a 33 percent vacancy rate for certified officers. But where does this stand in comparison in the region of southeastern New Mexico? The challenge of recruiting officers ...