July 1st was not only the beginning of the second half of 2021. It was also the day that significant reforms to New Mexico’s Liquor Control Act became effective. The newly updated liquor laws are designed to economically assist New Mexico businesses and restaurants that have suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. On…

This year the City of Hobbs annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show is taking place on Saturday, July 3rd at Hobbs Industrial Air Park (HIAP). HIAP is located at 5425 Jack Gomez Blvd, at the intersection of Business Park Road and A Street. The public is invited to enjoy the show from the comfort of…

New Mexico’s Cannabis Regulation Act takes effect today, Tuesday, June 29, 2021. From today onwards individuals 21 years of age and older may legally and without penalties possess up to two ounces (56 grams) of marijuana. By April of 2022, the home-growing of the substance will be allowed with up to six cannabis plants per…

Hobbs Municipal School District (HMSD) is having a “Special Mail-In Ballot” election on August 24. Ballots will be mailed out in July. These ballots will ask HMSD voters to renew the district’s soon to expire two- and four-mill property tax levies. The renewal of the levies is nothing new. It has been going on for…

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…

Organizers, vendors, participants, entertainers and fair-goers are firming up plans for the 85th Annual Lea County Fair and PRCA Rodeo. The nine-day extravaganza is scheduled for July 30th – August 7th at the Lea County Fairgrounds in Lovington. The fair is Lea County’s biggest event of the year. Following the cancellation of the 2020 fair…

Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital is organizing a drive-thru vaccine clinic with a goal of offering parents a convenient method of vaccinating their child before school resumes later this summer. The drive-thru clinic will be held at the hospital (located at 5419 North Lovington Highway in Hobbs) on June 23rd at from 9 a.m. to noon,…