The Lea County Drug Task Force partnered with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency recently in the seizure of 150,000 fentanyl ...

Cadi, a veteran of the barnyard, perhaps won bigger than anyone else in the coop, taking two Grand Champion titles with her ...

During the grand champion judging, Parsons’ name was announced, but the 12-year-old didn’t realize her name was called by ...

Stellar Solar IRB process initiated Christina Holt News-Sun TATUM — Plans to build a large solar farm in northern Lea County have moved one step closer to reality. Stellar Renewable Power from, ...

Hobbs, Lovington savor state cheer titles PETER STEIN/NEWS-SUN Hobbs and Lovington won state championships at The Pit after all. Though the Hobbs boys and girls basketball teams were defeated in the ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Monsoon rains in southern New Mexico triggered flash flooding that killed three people and was so intense an entire house was swept downstream in a mountain village that is a ...

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 ...

March in Lea County brings a celebration of reading that is more than just an event. It’s a true testament to the power of community collaboration and the volunteer spirit. Read Across Lea County, a ...

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 ...

Five Hobbs teachers earn Veteto Awards Andy Brosig/News-Sun It’s not for fame. It’s not for glory. And it sure isn’t for the money. So why do teachers teach? “I think teachers teach because they feel ...

New CAO named for Covenant Hobbs For the News-Sun Covenant Health in Lubbock, Texas, has named the next Chief Administrative Officer for Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital. In March, Derrick Jones will ...

Stepping into their future CTECH students sign SkillsUSA intent letters Andy Brosig/News-Sun Hobbs senior Makenzee Box believes she probably wouldn’t have her future plans set up without the programs ...