SUN Ohana is Hawaiian for family. In retrospect, 43 years is a long time for a family to form. But it did. The family has ...

After deliberating for a short time Thursday, a Lea County jury found Rey Ochoa Ruiz guilty of second-degree murder and attempt to commit armed robbery in the murder of then 24-year-old Jordan Ruiz.

With the conclusion of the 2024 Fair and Rodeo, preparations for next year’s event are in motion, almost before the dust from the show ring has cleared. Lea County Fair and Rodeo Board Chair Kris ...

After being recognized by Hobbs Police officers for an outstanding warrant, a Hobbs man led HPD officers on a foot chase with a gun and allegedly pointed the gun at officers in the process of being ...

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Community buys amenities for aquatics center in public meeting Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun Members of the community got to experience what it would be like to be a shareholder in a company, as they ...

The Yues make Pacific Rim a home for all RICH TROUT/NEWS-SUN Ohana is Hawaiian for family. In retrospect, 43 years is a long time for a family to form. But it did ...

Officers in vehicle crash were headed to call for suspect with a gun Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun After being recognized by Hobbs Police officers for an outstanding warrant, a Hobbs man led HPD officers ...

Jury finds Rey Ruiz guilty in 2023 Walmart shooting Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun After deliberating for a short time Thursday, a Lea County jury found Rey Ochoa Ruiz guilty of second-degree murder and ...