New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, with the support of high ranking state legislators, is calling a special session of the state legislature. Lawmakers will gather at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe, on Tuesday, April 5, for the legislature’s first special session of 2022. A press release issued by the governor’s office on Friday, March…

On Tuesday night near Midland, TX, a bus carrying the men’s and women’s golf teams of the University of the Southwest was in a serious crash with a pickup truck. Coach Tyler James as well as six USW students were killed in the collision. “The USW campus community is shocked and saddened today as we…

The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) “is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Antonio Durantes Jr.” of Lovington states a March 15, NMSP press release, authored by Officer Dusty Francisco.  Antonio Durantes Jr. is categorized by the NMSP as a “Missing Endangered Juvenile”.  Durantes Jr., age 15, is described in the press release as a…

The Lea County Board of Commissioners addressed issues of long-term importance at their regular meeting on Thursday, March 10.   The commission routinely meets to discuss a variety of issues involving the county. On Thursday’s meeting, a range of topics were covered, from the new congressional redistricting to cannabis regulation. Congressional Redistricting Opposed Commissioners from Eddy…

The City of Hobbs and the Hobbs Animal Adoption Center (HAAC) are concerned about the number of canine distemper cases that are entering the center.  While the origin is unknown, there are many possible avenues for transmission of this contagious disease. The disease is preventable through vaccination, and is not transmissible to humans. What is…

Lovington Police Department (LPD) detectives recently arrested four, male juveniles accused of stealing more than $17,000 in inventory from Lovington Tobacco and Vape. The store is located at 1016 Main Street in Lovington. The burglary took place on July 4, 2021.  The boys, aged 17, 16, 15 and 12, were charged with “larceny over $2,500…

The Opportunity Scholarship Act cruised through the New Mexico state legislature with bipartisan support on Thursday, February 17. The innovative scholarship program, known as SB140 (PDF), could benefit as many as 35,000 New Mexicans by providing tuition-free college. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the bill into law on Friday, March 4. Goals of the Scholarship…

Municipal Elections took place in Hobbs and Lovington on Tuesday, March 1. Called by the New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, the March 1 elections were for municipalities that did not “opt-in” to what is known as the “Regular Local Election“.  According to the City of Hobbs, election results are currently unofficial and…

Alexis Avila, the 18-year-old Hobbs teen accused of throwing her newborn into a dumpster behind Rig Outfitters and Home Store on January 7, is going to trial for attempted first degree murder and felony child abuse resulting in great bodily harm.  New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas and 5th Judicial District Attorney Dianna Luce, serving…

People living or doing business in Hobbs will need to prepare for some slight adjustments to the typical operating hours of many city services. The City of Hobbs has announced new hours of operation effective Monday, March 7. City offices will be open Monday — Thursday, 8:00 am — 6:00 pm and Friday, 8:00 am…