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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Koi Asian Cuisine highlights Japanese ramen, hot pot and skewers RICH TROUT/NEWS-SUN Every parking space was filled except one at noon Wednesday at Koi Asian Cuisine in Hobbs. Located at 220 W. Bender ...

The Yues make Pacific Rim a home for all RICH TROUT/NEWS-SUN Ohana is Hawaiian for family.… Our staff of professionally trained journalists and sales executives work to bring readers the latest in ...

Our staff of professionally trained journalists and sales executives work to bring readers the latest in real news and shopping choices in Lea County.

Chili Fest raises a more than $30,000 for United Way Caleb A. Gallegos/News-Sun Now that Lea County has had it’s fill and the food is settled, United Way has put a fork in this years 32nd Annual Chili ...

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. The family has grown to cover most ...

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 ...

Ohana is Hawaiian for family. In retrospect, 43 years is a long time for a family to form. But it did. The family has grown to cover most states, seven continents and perhaps the heavens. In 1981, Joe ...