The Loving Lady Falcons will seek to end a three-match losing streak when they host New Mexico Military Institute in a rematch of their 3-0 tournament loss. With district play approaching, coach Andrew Villegas is emphasizing consistency and teamwork after a five-set loss to Dexter revealed the team’s potential. Loving

El Paso man Donovan White, 44, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DWI, his third offense, and leaving the scene of an accident stemming from a July 2022 crash on U.S. 54 in Otero County. Prosecutors recommended, and a judge agreed to, a 30-day jail sentence after deputies said White drove erratically,

Homecoming week fun at Carlsbad High School started Monday evening with a parade. The post Parade starts homecoming week activities in Carlsbad appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

The International Space Hall of Fame became a reality through the vision of former Alamogordo Mayor Dwight Ohlinger and extensive community support. Local leaders raised funds, established supporting organizations, secured government backing, and helped obtain land donated by Melvin Tays. Opened in 1976, the Hall of Fame remains central to

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

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

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

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

Bhakta, 42, was named Citizen of the Year in the Carlsbad Current-Argus’ inaugural Best of Carlsbad contest, which culminated in an awards ceremony Friday, Sept. 11, at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center. The post Ekta Bhakta Named Carlsbad’s Citizen of the Year for Community Service appeared first on Carlsbad

The project sees students spend about 45 minutes each day building their own community within the school. They create their own local businesses, earn, spend or save their own money and elect public officials. The post Ocotillo Elementary Students Build Their Own Society in ‘Cave Town’ appeared first on Carlsbad

A look at winners and voting reminder for Athlete of the Week. The post Ruiz and Allen claim Carlsbad, Loving Athlete of the Week honors appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

The two days of rainfall also bring the possibility of flooding across the state, and significant rises in water levels in the Pecos River, Rio Felix and other rivers in southeast New Mexico that could meet or exceed their banks. The post Southeast New Mexico Under Flood Watch as Heavy

At Abiquiu Lake, walleye fishing was good when using a Panther Martin with worms. Fishing for smallmouth bass was very good when using worms on a jig head. The post New Mexico Fall Fishing Report: Strong Conditions for Trout, Bass and Walleye appeared first on Carlsbad Current Argus .

The announcement came as the federal government and the state of New Mexico are considering a modification to WIPP’s operations permit that would require the facility to increase disposal of waste from within the state, specifically from Los Alamos. The post Los Alamos Nuclear Waste Shipments to WIPP Nearly Double

For too long, New Mexico’s families have been told to accept being last. We are last in education. We are last in child well-being. However, our state budget has increased by more than 75 percent since the current governor took office, and still nothing has changed. The post Rep. Mark

The Mercury 13, pioneering women pilots who underwent the same rigorous testing as Project Mercury astronauts, will be inducted posthumously into the International Space Hall of Fame. Their story highlights gender barriers, scientific perseverance and aviation achievement, including Wally Funk’s historic 2021 spaceflight at age 82 and her enduring legacy

An Alamogordo man pleaded guilty to eight charges stemming from three 2025 and 2026 cases, including aggravated fleeing, DWI, false imprisonment, drug possession, aggravated battery and reckless driving. Under a global plea agreement, prosecutors will recommend a two-year sentence, though District Judge Daniel Bryant has final authority. A sentencing hearing

An Otero County grand jury indicted a Mescalero man on July 14 on a single count of attempted first-degree kidnapping after he allegedly grabbed a child by the arm in a store in the White Sands Mall. The grand jury indicted Virgil Chee Jr., 59, on a single count of

A look at fishing conditions across NM. The post Fishing conditions unchanged in NM this week appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Chavez will compete in the New Mexico Bass Nation Kayak (NMBNK) Classic Championship set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Ute Lake and Sunday, Sept. 27, at Conchas Lake. The lakes are in northeast New Mexico, not far from Tucumcari. The post Jonathan Chavez Eyes Another Kayak Fishing Title in New

Prosecutors are seeking to hold 42-year-old Paul Moreno without bail after he allegedly threatened his wife with a knife and forced her to drive him to his mother’s home. Moreno faces charges including armed robbery, aggravated assault, evidence tampering and criminal damage to property. He was already on pretrial release

Cloudcroft volleyball fell to Jal in three sets in the Mountain Top Tournament championship Sept. 19. The post Slow-starting volleyball Bears fall in Mountain Top title match appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Cloudcroft rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Dora in the Mountain Top Tournament semifinals Sept. 19. The post Cloudcroft earns volleyball win to get to Mountain Top final appeared first on Alamogordo News .

Sports scores and upcoming events from around Otero County. The post Otero County Sports Calendar: Scores and Upcoming Events appeared first on Alamogordo News .

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

Federal oil lease sale nets record $4B in NM, Texas Levi Hill/News-Sun SANTA FE — A regular Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in May brought in more than $4 billion in total receipts from lease sales in New Mexico and Texas, in what is being called

Hobbs chamber honors community leaders Christina Holt/News-Sun The annual Hobbs Chamber of Commerce banquet blended inspiration with celebration as a message on accountability was delivered and community members were honored. Salem S. Thyne, guest speaker and author of “Nobody Cares (Until You Do),” spoke to an audience of about 100

Franklin tapped to lead HPD Christina Holt/News-Sun After a months-long hiring process that included input from an advisory committee and a public meet-and-greet, David Franklin has been picked as the next chief of police for the City of Hobbs. “I am pleased to announce that I have selected Mr. David

Energy Challenge could bring millions in investments to Lea Levi Hill/News-Sun Looking to bring energy-related companies to Lea County and even those involved in the budding space industry could bring millions to Lea County. That was the message at a recent public information workshop in Hobbs where New Horizons Foundation

Tatum council eyes ordinance to legalize side-by-sides in town limits Denise Marquez/News-Sun TATUM — Some off-highway vehicles could soon be legal on streets in the Town of Tatum under an ordinance under consideration by the town council. During last week’s town council special meeting, Tatum Police Chief Scott Conner and

Ya’ gotta break a few eggs Stone Elementary students learn STEM theory, practice with egg drop event Andy Brosig/News-Sun To the accompaniment of many cheers, a few groans and a good number of kerplunks, thuds and splats, students at Stone Elementary in Hobbs got a first-hand lesson in Science, Technology,