The JF Maddox Foundation has named Brynlee Day of Hobbs the 2025 Jack Maddox Distinguished Scholar. Brynlee is a senior at ...

Flag football has become immensely popular, not just locally but nationally and beyond, to the point that there are state, ...

Clear bags are currently being sold at the Lea County Fair office, located at 101 S. Commercial Street in Lovington, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for $2. There is a $3 transaction fee ...

The new vehicle was purchased with donations from several local individuals and was delivered to Isassi during a community ...

Nor-Lea welcomes further construction with topping out ceremony Azure Mitchell/News-Sun LOVINGTON, N.M. — Wednesday morning, when the birds were just waking up, community members, contributors and Nor ...

Celebrating community and the joy of reading: Read Across Lea County By Elizabeth Wieser March in Lea County brings a celebration of reading that is more than just an event. It’s a true testament to ...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Two smugglers convicted of federal charges in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants found in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer in Texas in 2022 face up to life in prison ...

Faith in Action’s annual fundraiser and awards banquet was the “bee’s knees,” as some would say. The evening was reminiscent of the Great Gatsby filled with people wearing flapper dresses and fedoras ...

When it comes to environmental responsibility, New Mexico’s oil and gas industry is not just stepping up – we’re leading the way. In recent years, oil and gas operators plugged more than 90 percent of ...

Law enforcement staffing crisis in SENM Christina Holt/News-Sun The Hobbs Police Department has a 33 percent vacancy rate for certified officers. But where does this stand in comparison in the region ...

NM 128 road improvements moving forward Christina Holt/News-Sun The New Mexico Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to make roadway improvements to New Mexico Highway 128 in the ...