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02/20/2024

“Unfortunately, across the nation violent crime and property crime is up, there is no question about that,” Fons said. “I wish that I could report that Hobbs is an exception, but its not.”

Fighting the odds Police chief: 150% increase in homicides in 2023 Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun Even though the Hobbs Police Department is dealing with a shortage of officers, HPD is still making strides in decreasing crimes — according to HPD Chief August Fons. On Feb. 5, Fons gave the 2023 annual ...

02/20/2024

Today's edition: Beer-making passion! - https://mailchi.mp/6249450a538b/todays-news-sun-edition-8309570

02/17/2024

ICYMI... "I would’ve never thought I would get 500 wins, and I never thought I’d be a part of a lot of things that I have. I’ve just been fortunate. God has blessed me.”

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Carpenter nets 500th career win Peter Stein/News-Sun Joe Carpenter is like that four-door sedan that keeps running and running, that car that gets you where you want to go. Carpenter has driven the Hobbs girls basketball program to seven district titles and three state championships, the third comin...

02/16/2024

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02/16/2024

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02/15/2024

The failed proposal for paid leave would have eventually provided workers with up to 12 weeks of medical and family leave — which would be extended to parents of adopted, foster and stepchildren. The bill also included paid leave guarantees for workers who are victims of stalking, domestic violence, s*xual assault and abuse as they pursue a protection order, counseling or flee their home.

New Mexico’s Democrat-led House rejects proposal for paid family and medical leave SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s Democrat-led House of Representatives narrowly rejected a bill Wednesday that would have guaranteed paid time off for workers to cope with serious illnesses or care for newborn...

02/12/2024

ICYMI in Sundays paper, coach reaches 500th win!
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02/12/2024

Our business is growing; and we have positions available for inside sales and warehouse workers. Applicants must have great customer service skills, be able to lift 50 pounds, and use the computer proficiently. Send letter of interest to [email protected] and include a resume of work experience. Lobo Nut and Bolt in Hobbs, NM. “We’re holding the oilfield together.”

02/09/2024

Hobbs City Attorney Valerie Chacon, asked commissioners to approve resolution 7442, which would determine 1200 East Broadway, apartments 613, 614, 615, and 616 ruined and dilapidated, and in need of demolition.

Commission condemns Avalon Cove apartment building Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun Monday night, city leaders banded together to condemn a portion of a dilapidated apartment building in Hobbs that left a man and infant injured on Christmas Day. Hobbs City Attorney Valerie Chacon, asked commissioners to a...

02/09/2024

Two different shootings, one death in one day - https://mailchi.mp/36814418ac05/todays-news-sun-edition-8308622

02/08/2024

Today's edition: How much to spend on fair concerts? - https://mailchi.mp/6658d3e87082/todays-news-sun-edition-8308442

02/06/2024

Apathy among students is one of the biggest problems schools across the country face today and breaking that cycle is what ICU is about. It can be a vicious cycle, Lovington Municipal Schools Superintendent Pam Quinones said.

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Intensive initiative in Lovington middle, high schools helps kids break cycle of missed assignments Andy Brosig/News-Sun LOVINGTON — When most people hear the phrase Intensive Care Unit, their first thoughts turn to dimly-lit, quiet areas of hospitals, filled with folks recovering from injuries, h...

02/06/2024

Today's edition: County approves $2.6 million in projects - https://mailchi.mp/b7dc7c9d902d/todays-news-sun-edition-8308238

02/02/2024

Time to be FaBuLoUs.... Be FABULOUS FRIDAY!

02/02/2024

Lea County ranks almost the middle of New Mexico counties at 14 out of 33 for the overall well-being of children. This ranking places Lea County above 19 other counties, but out of the top 10.

NM ranks dead last in child well-being Christina Holt/News-Sun Yet again, New Mexico is ranked last. This time it’s for the overall well-being of New Mexican children. The National and New Mexico 2023 Kids Count Data Book analyzes how children and families are doing regarding economic well-being, ...

02/02/2024

Today's edition: Man pleads to drugs, s*x offenses - https://mailchi.mp/b52c0bba2149/todays-news-sun-edition-8307990

02/01/2024

According to the indictment, on July 30-31, 2021, the three men were employed as police officers with the Jal Police Department when they allegedly violated the constitutional rights of a suspect (who was unnamed in the indictment) to be free from unreasonable seizure by a law enforcement officer, including the right to be free from an unlawful arrest and the right to be free from unreasonable use of force by a law enforcement officer.

Jal police officers charged on federal rights violations Levi Hill/News-Sun Three Jal police officers, including one former officer, have been arrested and charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for violating a suspect’s constitutionally protected rights. Jal police officers Corey Patrick Saffell...

01/31/2024

Today's edition: Child care desert - https://mailchi.mp/385cf1896b65/todays-news-sun-edition-8307778

01/30/2024

Today's edition: Jal Police officers arrested - https://mailchi.mp/db1f554a62e2/todays-news-sun-edition-8307642

01/29/2024

Explore 2024 with your local newspaper Levi Hill/News-Sun I miss Calvin and Hobbes. Hard to believe it has been 28 years since I would rush to grab the Sunday comics to see what hijinks Calvin was up to. Was he Spaceman Spiff this week? Was Calvin a T-Rex terrorizing the neighborhood? Had he tried a...

01/27/2024

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01/26/2024

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01/26/2024

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See the final out as the Hobbs Eagles Baseball team advanced to the Class 5A state championship game with a 2-0 win over Albquerque Sandia. Congratulations Eagles!

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