While New Mexico as a state has the second highest violent crime rate in the country (just behind Alaska), Lovington consistently has a crime rate that’s among the lowest in the state and well below the national average, according to multiple reports. As a state, New Mexico has a crime problem. Safewise reports that violent…

For the third consecutive year in a row, New Mexico’s oil production grew faster than any other state in 2022. The pace of growth was so fast for the state that it accounted for half of all US growth, reports Reuters. A significant portion of the growth came from the Permian Basin in the southeast…

Most of New Mexico is getting older, but Lea County isn’t. Of the state’s 33 counties, it’s one of four to have an increase in population among the youngest residents, and it maintains the lowest population rate of those 65 and older in the state. The findings come from the analysis of 2020 census data…

An ambitious plan from Libertad Power and Direct Diesel is poised to create a hydrogen corridor spanning the Southwestern United States, with Hobbs included as the site of one of three proposed hydrogen plants. The corridor of hydrogen production plants will serve as valuable infrastructure for an anticipated fleet of up to 12,000 heavy transport…

The recent receipt of a Lovington artifact by Mayor Howard Roberts at City Hall has rekindled interest in the early 20th century in the area. A commemorative metallic bowl stamped with Dean Hardware Co. was received by the town office, along with a letter dated September 6 from the sender, who recovered it in California….

Religious affiliation is changing in New Mexico as attitudes shift and politics enters the picture. In Lea County, membership in Protestant and Catholic churches alike has been declining for decades. What the data doesn’t show, however, are the personal reasons behind the changes. Looking at the data shows how Lea County fits into the trends,…

Every Fourth of July, Lovington holds a large, family-friendly celebration in Chaparral Park. The “Party in the Park” includes a number of events and activities that are designed to keep family members of all ages entertained. This year is no exception, with the bulk of the festivities kicking off around 1 p.m. To most people,…

The Lovington Police Department has received a nearly $14,000 grant to purchase two potent tools to augment their investigations. Both Oxygen Forensic Detective and Cellhawk are investigative analytics software platforms that will give the department flexibility and independence when conducting its investigations. The grant was furnished by Phoenix House of Hobbs. Per a release shared…

On June 19, Juneteenth was celebrated as a federal holiday for the first time in Lovington with a family-oriented festival that included storytelling, games and activities. The gathering was organized following the declaration of Juneteenth as the 11th federal holiday by a bipartisan vote in Congress. The last time a federal holiday was created was…

If you have a child between 7-12 years old with a love for science, the Inspired by Science summer camp is an excellent opportunity to help them explore their curiosity. The camp is specifically designed to encourage interested youths to pursue careers in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and features an array…