Throughout the nation, COVID-19 is on the rise, and southeastern New Mexico is being particularly hard-hit with new daily cases in Lea County jumping to a 7-day average of 148. Some of those new cases are at Hobbs High School (HHS) which has decided to close on Wednesday, August 18 for deep cleaning. Though Hobbs…

The City of Lovington recently approved a plan to lease two large tracts of land to a company for setting up a solar farm on the south side of town. This lease will bring in just over $1 million for the city in its first year. The solar farm is also planned to create 250…

In preparation for lane closures and construction during a 2-year road improvement project on Main St. in Lovington, the Lovington MainStreet organization opened “Central Alley” on Friday evening. The event included roller skating, cornhole, local vendors and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Central Alley is located behind businesses along Main St. between Central and Washington Avenues….

While much of the country has begun getting back to normal, the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over according to health professionals and recent data on infection rates. New Mexico joins nearly 40 other states in becoming an area of “high transmission” as the extremely contagious delta variant spreads and many people remain unvaccinated. Lea…

Grammy Award-winning musician and vocalist Bobby Flores brings his Yellow Rose Band to the Lea County Museum Pavilion in Lovington at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12. It will be a night of dancing under the stars with his western swing and classic country music. All LCM programs are free. The Pavilion is located on…

While many people have already been vaccinated across the country, Lea County’s own numbers remain dismally low at just around 20% of total residents being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New Mexico as a whole if faring a bit better with total vaccination around 56% as of July 23. While the state is listed as an…

Perhaps the largest entertainment event in the region, the Lea County Fair & Rodeo returns this year after missing 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Fair & Rodeo will host a week of various events for people in the community and visitors alike. However, around the country concerns are growing about the “delta variant”…

Inspired by Science Camp ’21 gave young scientists a chance to participate in hands-on activities and challenges July 12-15.  Through online videos, Camp Director Deena Antiporda led students (ages 7-12) through activities completed using materials provided in an included camp kit.  They also uploaded photos and comments about their work, giving them the chance to…

Hank Williams will live on in spirit this Friday during a concert event hosted by the Lea County Museum. The event will begin at 8:00 PM on July 16 and feature Austin musician Anthony Ray Wright and his ARW Band. This is one of many events the Lea County Museum has scheduled for the summer….

This year’s “Party in the Park” will include a variety of events for the whole family to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Lovington will be hosting these events at Chapparal Park on July 4. While some events won’t be possible yet because social distancing and the challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic, there is still a…