The Lovington Wildcats faced off on Saturday against the Ruidoso Warriors. The state championship took place at the Lovington football field for the 4A district title. It was a cold and rainy afternoon when the game began. Though the rain died down some a little bit into the game, mist and drizzle continued off and…

Municipal elections don’t generally bring the same enthusiasm as federal elections, but they are still important nonetheless. The City of Hobbs has set the date for its upcoming municipal election to select several of its city officials. March 1 of 2022 may seem like a long time from now, but to anyone in Hobbs running…

When you call 911 from anywhere in Lea County, your call goes to the Lea County Communications Authority (LCCA) dispatch center. However, right now, the dispatch center does not dispatch for all of Lea County. This situation may change soon. Lea County Manager Mike Gallagher, who is also Chairman of the LCCA, stated in a…

Tom, or whatever you choose to name her if your Thanksgiving turkey happens to be a hen, will cost a lot more to put on your table this year than in the years gone by. Food prices are up. It’s a simple fact.  According to a National Public Radio article by Deepa Shivaran, “The Farm…

There is an elephant in the room, and it is not only well armed but dangerous. Its name is Violent Crime. Although often ignored and occasionally given lip service by politicians, Violent Crime is a major problem in New Mexico. Needless to say, something needs to be done to correct the situation and it needs…

The holidays are quickly approaching, but for many less fortunate, they can be trying times. Inflation and energy prices are both on the rise, and so for many it will be even harder to make ends meet through the end of the year. The Salvation Army of Hobbs is reaching out to all of Lea…

Article provided by Jim Harris, Executive Director of the Lea County Museum. Wayne Salzmann looks like a young-gun musician who just peaked for the first time inside one of New York City’s famous jazz clubs, such as the Blue Note or the Village Vanguard. However, when he brings his Austin-based jazz band to the Lea…

The West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) has opened a new outpatient clinic in Hobbs. Ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremonies for the new facility were held appropriately on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11. After the festivities the public was welcomed to tour the new clinic. Housed in what used to be the location…

COVID-19 is still with us. Cases are on the rise in 27 states, and unfortunately New Mexico is riding the crest of the wave.  According to the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), 39 new coronavirus cases were reported in Lea County on Friday, November 12. Including these 39 cases, the county’s total number of…

Hobbs firefighters are the best of the best. They have been crowned world champions in two divisions at the 2021 Firefighter Combat Challenge (FCC) world finals. The competition was held at the Manatee Observation and Education Center in downtown Fort Pierce, Florida, November 2-6.  At the event which is acclaimed by ESPN as the “toughest…