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Homeland Security: 11 People Arrested at New Mexico Dairy Were 'Undocumented'

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Homeland Security: 11 People Arrested at New Mexico Dairy Were 'Undocumented'

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LOVINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States Department of Homeland Security Investigations arrested 11 undocumented workers after executing a search warrant at a New Mexico dairy farm. HSI said the migrants working at the Outlook Dairy Farm in Lovington had counterfeit green cards and used them to illegally obtain work. Man who killed Alamogordo Police officer receives more prison time The special agent in charge also said that one of the m…See the Story

Report Highlights Urgent Child Care Shortage In New Mexico

Report Highlights Urgent Child Care Shortage In New Mexico

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ECECD News: HOBBS — Last week, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council presented key findings from a statewide child care demand study and shared updates on federal policy changes. The meeting, held in Hobbs, highlighted the urgent need to expand access to early childhood programs and sustain investment in the sector. A new child care gap analysis presented at the meeting found a statewide shortfall of 13,942 child …See the Story

KHOB Hobbs Lea County Regional Airport

KHOB Hobbs Lea County Regional Airport

KHOB Hobbs Lea County Regional Airport Hobbs New Mexico Read Article

Nor Lea County General Hospital Heliport

Nor Lea County General Hospital Heliport Lovington New MexicoLovington · Lovington Read Article

NAIA DIRT: University of the Southwest Women’s Basketball Head Coach to also lead Men’s Program

The University of the Southwest’s head women’s basketball coach Steven Barker will take on double duty next season, also stepping in as the head coach of the Mustangs men’s basketball team. Barker, who took over the women’s team last season, will replace James Voight, who had been the men’s coach since 2021. Prior to his time at USW, Barker served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Seminole State (2020-2022), an assistant men’s coach at M…Basketball · Hobbs Read Article

Urenco USA expansion to increase enrichment output 15% - ExchangeMonitor

(Page 1) Urenco USA has begun production of enriched uranium in its newest gas centrifuge cascade to start the next phase of expansion at its enrichment facilityEunice, New Mexico · Eunice Read Article

Lea County Correctional Facility Will Close at End of June

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LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The prison in Hobbs will be shutting down next month, leaving more than 200 employees out of a job. The New Mexico Corrections Department says it will stop using the Lea County Correctional Facility by June 30 after its private owner, The GEO Group, decided to not renew its contract with the county. Story continues below Trending: Remains found in Santa Fe National Forest identified as 1950s wrestler, actor Don't Miss…Hobbs · Hobbs See the Story

7 Brew drive-through planned for Hobbs – www.hobbsnews.com

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7 Brew drive-through planned for Hobbs Denise Marquez/News-Sun A new drink shop is planned to begin construction on its first Hobbs location this summer. 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee will be located at 1425 N. Turner St., in front of the Broadmoor Mall. 7 Brew offers hot coffee, iced coffee, tea, energy drinks, sparkling waters, lemonades, smoothies and milkshakes. “The building will be dropping in June,” said Zac Cockman, 7 Brew Enterprises franchi…Hobbs · Hobbs Read Article

Law enforcement staffing crisis in SENM – www.hobbsnews.com

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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 of southeastern New Mexico? The challenge of recruiting officers is not just a local issue but one that is felt throughout the nation. In a nationwide survey, 70 percent of law enforcement agencies find it is more difficult to recruit than it was fi…Hobbs · Hobbs Read Article

Faith in Action honors volunteers – www.hobbsnews.com

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Faith in Action honors volunteers Christina Holt/News-Sun Faith in Action’s annual fundraiser and awards banquet was the “bee’s knees,” as some would say. The evening was reminiscent of the Great Gatsby filled with people wearing flapper dresses and fedoras ready to support the local nonprofit. Faith in Action was established in 1997 by Patsy Cline to help Lea County residents with medical needs such as life-limiting prescription medications, li…Hobbs · Hobbs Read Article

Correction, May 3, 2025

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A story on Page A-8 published Friday, May 2, 2025, about the New Mexico Corrections Department leaving the Lea County Correctional Facility incorrectly reported the status of its contract with private prison operator GEO Group. The state is moving its…Lea County · Lea County Read Article

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