This is a Letter to the Editor sent in by Allison, a resident of Portales. She writes in during Pride Month to explain some simple things to keep in mind about transgender people and issues they may face. Hi everyone, I want to take a moment to share something personal with you. My name is…

It’s no secret that Lea County relies heavily on the Oil & Gas industry for its economic livelihood.  Every industry here depends on the oil field workers who spend their hard-earned wages to keep our economy moving.  So with a contested primary for County Commissioner in District 1, which covers Lovington and Tatum, the choice…

Update October 4, 2023: The City of Lovington received payment from HF Sinclair for $515,000. Though this is not the full amount currently owed, the city expects additional payments to soon follow, according to the city manager. The City of Lovington is uncertain whether it will receive payment for about $600,000 from the HF Sinclair…

A native New Yorker may seem like a unique and unusual choice to serve as the city manager of a small town in the Southwest, but David Miranda considers Lovington his adopted hometown. Miranda had been filling in as interim city manager since the previous Lovington city manager, Vidal Martinez, resigned back in May, and…

US Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) spent a day meeting with oil and gas workers and their families in Hobbs on Wednesday, August 16. During the visit to Hobbs, Vasquez announced H.R. 5222, The Energy Workers Health Improvement And Compensation Fund Act, which he believes will prioritize the health care of energy workers and hold polluters and wealthy,…

The biggest event in Lea County is the annual Fair & Rodeo which takes place at the Lea County Fairgrounds located at 101 S. Commercial St in Lovington, NM. Visitors from all around the area come out to enjoy the festivities which include a concert series, carnival, arts & craft exhibits, livestock shows and the…

She loves to ride bikes.  She loves makeup.  She loves her mom and dad.  Layla is a shy but sweet girl from Hobbs who just turned twelve.  When she’s older, Layla wants to own her own bakery, but right now she’s enjoying being a kid just spending time with her friends and playing with Legos….

In 1994, the US Military officially adopted the policy of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ regarding homosexual servicemembers.  The policy prevented homosexuals in the military from talking about or admitting to their sexual orientation, but as a compromise it allowed them to continue their military service without fear of being discharged for it.  ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t…

The City of Lovington will be in search of a new city manager following the resignation of Vidal Martinez this week. The resignation prompted the city commission to call an emergency meeting for the evening of Thursday, June 1. The commission meeting started off with a closed session, forcing the public attendees out of the…

With the new year, a new legislative session began in New Mexico’s Roundhouse. While many topics are on the table and likely to work their way through the legislative process during this session, House Bill 7 addresses one of the most pressing matters currently facing the state. The topic of abortion has been in local…