The Alamogordo football team cruised to a 54-0 victory over the Chaparral Lobos on Friday night at Tiger Stadium in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs. The Tigers (7-4, 5-2 District 2-5A) ended the game with 3:45 remaining in regulation after reaching the 50-point margin required to

Santa Rosa ended Loving’s NMAA 2A playoff run with a 35-6 victory, overcoming the Falcons’ early 6-0 lead. The No. 5-seeded Lions led 14-6 at halftime and scored twice in the third quarter to pull away. Loving finished the 2026 season 4-7, while Santa Rosa advances to face Eunice in

The No. 5-seeded Alamogordo football team (6-4, 5-2 District 2-5A) takes on No. 12 Chaparral (4-6, 1-6 District 2-5A) in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs at 7 p.m. tonight at Tiger Stadium. The post Alamogordo football blows past Chaparral in first-round playoff matchup appeared first on

Crews began post-fire recovery work in the Lincoln National Forest’s South Fork burn scar, removing dead and hazardous trees across 5,300 acres in the South Fork and Blue 2 burn scars. The $38-million project will reduce wildfire fuel, erosion, and safety risks through 2030, with wood chips supporting soil stabilization

Running Wild JASON FARMER/NEWS-SUN How far is 100 miles? Well, from Hobbs, it is 100 miles to parts of Lubbock. Getting to certain areas in Roswell is also 100 miles. Portales is just over that mark at 103 miles. So, what is the significance of 100 miles? Well, for most

By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas Lawmakers are being warned about a practice called surveillance pricing — when companies use personal data like location, income, or browsing history to charge

NM Junior College working to advance nursing skills John Leacock/News-Sun New Mexico’s nursing training has received recognition for its excellence, with New Mexico Junior College’s nursing program among the best LPN to RN efforts in the state. NMJC’s program was recently ranked third in the state by Practical Nursing, an

MTD Radio Weekend Edition – New Mexico and West Texas Is a U.S. Senator pushing oil policy that could line his own pockets? This week on Weekend Edition, Larry Behrens of Power the Future joins Blake Ovard

The future of Sunspot Solar Observatory is in question after the National Science Foundation announced plans to demolish the campus following a contained mercury leak in the Dunn Telescope. Community advocates, elected officials and preservation groups are challenging the decision, seeking alternatives that could preserve the historic site for research,

Outdoor recreation has been a stellar success that added $3.6 billion to the state’s economy and supported 31,454 jobs in 2024. That year, according to federal data, the industry added 2,272 new jobs. The post Sherry Robinson: Legislators must show balance in hunting license dispute appeared first on Alamogordo News

Southwest Hatch Chile Paella puts a New Mexico spin on the Spanish classic with roasted Hatch chiles, smoky chorizo, chicken, shrimp, corn, black beans and fire-roasted tomatoes. Saffron broth and spices flavor the rice, while gentle, unstirred cooking creates the prized browned socarrat. Serve this colorful, family-style centerpiece with cilantro

Fall temperatures are improving fishing conditions across New Mexico, with trout and catfish providing the best action. Catfishing is very good at Oasis Park Lake, while trout fishing is strong at Canjilon Lakes, Fenton Lake, the Rio Chama, and Seven Springs Kids’ Pond. Conditions range from slow to fair on

Outdoor recreation has been a stellar success that added $3.6 billion to the state’s economy and supported 31,454 jobs in 2024. That year, according to federal data, the industry added 2,272 new jobs. The post Sherry Robinson: Legislators must show balance in hunting license dispute appeared first on Carlsbad Current

A Texas man who was accused of sexually assaulting a runaway girl in Ruidoso over three years ago will spend over a decade in prison. Kory Jolly, 41, received a 12-year prison sentence in 12th Judicial District Court on Wednesday after pleading no contest to two counts of criminal sexual

Meet Sonny, the Humane Society of Lincoln County’s Pet of the Week. This clever, treat-motivated 6-month-old lab mix already knows several tricks and is learning to manage his enthusiastic puppy energy. Sonny is seeking a loving family ready to continue his training and enjoy his playful personality. Contact HSLC at

The Alamogordo City Commission unanimously declared a flood emergency for Bonito Lake and its watershed, seeking state and federal funding for sediment and debris removal, repairs, watershed stabilization and source-water protection. Repeated storms over wildfire burn scars are rapidly filling sedimentation ponds, prompting officials to consider a permanent system and

Satellite analysis identified 166 methane “super emitter” incidents in Eddy and Lea counties between January 2025 and April 2026, yet only 2% appeared in operator reports. The findings have intensified calls for stronger monitoring as the Trump administration targets federal methane safeguards, while New Mexico considers a stricter state program

Carlsbad and Loving volleyball close out the regular season Nov. 5, followed by playoff football for Loving and Carlsbad Nov. 6-7. Both schools also compete in the state cross-country meet in Albuquerque. The calendar includes ongoing trout and bass fishing challenges, Riverwalk Recreation Center activities, wrestling tryouts and Carlsbad Roadrunners

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library began as a personal response to limited access to books and has grown into an international literacy movement. In Eddy County, children from birth through age five can receive a free book each month. The program supports early literacy, encourages family reading and helps local children

Alamogordo earned the No. 5 seed in the Class 5A state football tournament and will host No. 12 Chaparral at Tiger Stadium on Friday, Nov. 6. The playoff rematch comes one week after the Tigers’ 56-7 victory over the Lobos, with a quarterfinal berth at stake. Coaches emphasize defense, key

The Alamogordo Tigers football team secured the No. 5 seed in the Class 5A state tournament when the New Mexico Activities Association released its playoff bracket on Sunday. Alamogordo (6-4, 5-2 District 2-5A) will host the No. 12-seeded Chaparral Lobos (4-6, 1-6 District 2-5A) at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6,

Five people face federal charges in an alleged Hobbs-based drug trafficking operation that distributed methamphetamine and fentanyl through mailed shipments across New Mexico, Arizona and California. Investigators say the group moved nearly $187,000 through electronic payment platforms and adapted after seizures. The defendants face conspiracy and money-laundering charges; Cesar Huerta

Two new New World screwworm cases, including an infected horse, have been identified in Otero County, prompting New Mexico officials to expand movement restrictions across Otero and Doña Ana counties. The parasite can kill livestock and infect pets, wildlife and people. Owners should monitor wounds and contact the Livestock Board

Hatch Chile Cabbage Pancakes add Southwestern flavor to a comforting vegetable classic. Shredded cabbage, roasted Hatch chiles, cornmeal, cheese and spices create tender centers with crisp, golden edges. Serve these easy, budget-friendly pancakes alongside grilled meats, chicken or soup, topped with Hatch Chile Lime Crema, sour cream and green onions.

Haarmeyer movie gets early screening in Lea Levi Hill/News-Sun LOVINGTON — There is one thing you notice quickly when you sit down for an interview with independent filmmaker and author Mary Haarmeyer — she is a live wire, a runaway train of energy. And after an hour of listening to

Hispano Chamber honors businesses, individuals at annual banquet Andy Brosig/News-Sun It was 45 years ago when two brothers with just lint in their pockets and a dream walked into the Moncor National Bank of Hobbs and convinced bank officials to lend them seed money for what would become The Model

A mother’s life changing moment Christina Holt/News-Sun It was an ordinary moment that changed Jessica Stout’s life and her family’s – a moment that led to a breast cancer diagnosis. In 2022, Jessica, who was 35 years old, was changing her clothes when she felt a lump in her right

CTECH shop teacher surprised with $75k award Christina Holt/News-Sun Erik Chavarria, construction and engineer teacher at Hobbs CTECH, walked onto the shop floor expecting another day of teaching. Instead, he found himself surrounded not only by his students but by Hobbs Municipal Schools staff, media and family who had been

Local man adapts cooling tech for athletes, LEOs Levi Hill/News-Sun Scott Evans is on a mission to cool off law enforcement officers, military and athletes and the vision for his mission came directly from on high. “This was a download from God,” the veteran military, EMT and security officer said

Attendance matters Hobbs Schools recognizes students, staff for efforts to keep kids in classrooms Andy Brosig/News-Sun September is national Attendance Awareness Month, a time when school districts across the country remind parents and students of the importance of being in school. And Hobbs Municipal Schools took a unique approach to

National Geographic photographer and filmmakers Pete McBride and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko named next Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series speakers For the News-Sun National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko as the next Jack Maddox Distinguished Speaker Series speakers.

Lea County Veterans Memorial is officially open Christina Holt/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Flags rose, the Lovington High School Band played and a multi-agency honor guard presented the colors Wednesday morning as about 100 people gathered to dedicate the Lea County Veterans Memorial in downtown Lovington. The dedication ceremony was held on

Lea commissioners approve imposition of 2026 property tax rates Denise Marquez/News-Sun LOVINGTON — The Lea County Board of County Commissioners ordered the county assessor to impose the 2026 state property tax rates, most of which will hold steady from last year. During a special county commission meeting Tuesday morning, Ave

By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas The Department of Justice is suing New Mexico over a state law granting in-state tuition and financial aid to migrants regardless of immigration status;

By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas State lawmakers got a mixed budget picture Wednesday — some volatility, but also good news, driven largely by oil prices; Roswell city officials have

By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas An Eddy County man is facing charges in connection with a fatal shooting from earlier this year; A Lea County woman faces charges after

By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas Newly obtained body camera video is giving the public its first look at the roadside encounter that led to a misdemeanor battery charge against

By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas The Bureau of Land Management leased 25 parcels totaling more than 20,000 acres across New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, bringing in over $139 million

MTD Radio Weekend Edition – New Mexico and West Texas She lost her son to a preventable, distracted-driving crash — then discovered a legal system few families are prepared to navigate. This week on Weekend Edition, Blake

By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas Food insecurity is on the rise in New Mexico, and state lawmakers heard a presentation this week on the scope of the problem and

By Blake Ovard 107.1 The Blaze News — New Mexico and West Texas The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department will pay $1.4 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two children abused by their adoptive

4-H girls hard work earns Lea County Fair sweepstakes buckles Denise Marquez/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Eager youth and parents crowded around covered showcases Monday at the Lea County Fairgrounds, waiting to see who would take home this year’s sweepstakes titles. The Lea County Fair and Rodeo 4-H Sweepstakes is a multi-project

New day Eagles eye new schedule that won’t include Lovington PETER STEIN NEWS-SUN Any team that falls short of a state title comes into the next season with unfinished business. That’s what the Hobbs football team has after earning a No. 3 seed in last year’s 6A playoffs and falling

Encore sets ’26-27 concert lineup Andy Brosig/News-Sun Another season of musical entertainment is just around the corner as Encore Entertainment and the Southwest Symphony Orchestra announce the lineup for the 2026-27 symphony season. The entertainment kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, in the Western Heritage Museum Theater, 1

Memoirs of a former rodeo queen Levi Hill/News-Sun Two seconds. It doesn’t seem like a long time until you are on the back of a bucking steer and holding on for six more. For 75-year-old Meloy Hill of Jal, two seconds was all she needed to know bull riding, in

Fast learner: Mile record setter trained with Hobbs grad PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN Perhaps you’ve crossed paths with Josh Kerr and didn’t realize it. If you blinked, you may have missed him. Kerr – a native of Edinburgh, Scotland and former University of New Mexico track runner – became the world’s fastest

JF Maddox Foundation unveils vision for downtown development Two-building campus in Hobbs will establish the Foundation’s new headquarters, create a community center and food hall, and serve as a catalyst for continued downtown revitalization For the News-Sun The JF Maddox Foundation today announced plans for a transformative downtown development that

Mewbourne ranked #2 private producer in US Levi Hill/News-Sun Coming on the heels of the purchase of 22 acres of land to expand its operations in Hobbs, Tyler, Texas-based Mewbourne Oil Company was recently ranked the second most prolific private oil and gas producing company in the country by Enverus

NMJC to remodel Mansur Hall Levi Hill/News-Sun New Mexico Junior College is committing $6.99 million to renovate Mansur Hall for modernized classroom space. The NMJC Board of Directors unanimously approved the spend for the project in a short meeting Thursday via Zoom. The 15,499-square-foot building was on the school’s list

City works to rebuild HPD Christina Holt/News-Sun As the Hobbs Police Department works through months of leadership upheaval, the City of Hobbs’ immediate focus is to restore stability and leadership within the department. City Manager Manny Gomez said his appointment of interim chief Jimmie Jones this week is intended to

Gas production climbs faster than oil in Permian Levi Hill/News-Sun WASHINGTON, D.C. — Natural gas production in the Permian Basin is growing faster than oil production and it is creating a bottleneck. Solutions are coming, but too slowly. According to a recent report by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, marketed

Air Force vet turned airline pilot enjoys soaring for relaxation PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN As an Air Force Academy graduate and a seasoned commercial airline pilot, Brad Peterson knows about being grounded. So when it happened on Thursday during the Standard Class Nationals soaring competition at the Hobbs Industrial Air Park, and

NextEra commissions new electric transmission line Christina Holt/News-Sun LOVINGTON — Dozens of guests stood in the middle of rural Lea County Wednesday morning surrounded by grazing cattle, pump jacks and wind turbines, as NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest marked the commissioning of its Crossroads-Hobbs-Roadrunner electric transmission line. The location reflected the

Eunice ‘ground zero’ for N.M. screwworm response Levi Hill/News-Sun EUNICE – Eunice is ground zero for New Mexico’s first active response to the resurgence of the New World screwworm after it was officially eradicated from the country nearly 60 years ago. A dog was found to be infected with the

Former teacher, coach named to lead new middle school in Hobbs Andy Brosig/News-Sun Building something new comes with a whole host of challenges. What’s it going to look like? What’s the interior design going to be? What about furniture? And staffing? If building a business from the ground up is