2 days ago · Supreme Court rejects appeal by former New Mexico county commissioner banned for Jan. 6 insurrection

2 days ago · 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 on a foot chase with a gun and allegedly pointed the gun at officers in the process of being detained.

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6 days ago · Coach Reeves retires from Hobbs Eagle basketball JASON FARMER/NEWS-SUN The Hobbs basketball arena might be named for former head coach Ralph Tasker, but Shelby Reeves is a name no basketball fans from Hobbs will soon forget.

Jan 5, 2024 · Editor’s note: The following is the list of top ten local news stories for 2023 as voted on by the staff at the News-Sun. 1. Turmoil in Tatum. In January of 2023, turmoil broke out in the governing body of the small town of Tatum and continued to brew throughout the year.

Aug 3, 2023 · For the News-Sun ALBUQUERQUE – Seven indictments returned by a federal grand jury on April 19 and July 19, one criminal complaint issued on Aug. 1, and the arrest of 12 alleged drug and firearms traffickers on Aug. 1, in a coordinated, multiagency enforcement operation in Carlsbad.

Oct 24, 2024 · Brian M. Cofer, 46, of Hobbs, was arrested Oct. 16 and charged with felon in possession of a firearm or destructive device and aggravated assault, both third-degree felonies; resisting, evading, obstructing an officer, probation violation and two failure to …

4 days ago · NRA files legal challenge to New Mexico waiting period law News-Sun Staff Report The National Rifle Association has filed a lawsuit in federal district court in New Mexico, challenging the state’s new seven-day waiting period law for firearm purchases that went into effect Wednesday.

Sep 19, 2024 · The blitz was on Sept. 9 – 13 on New Mexico Highway 128 between the City of Jal and the Lea/Eddy County line. During the five days, the Traffic Division conducted 355 traffic stops and 370 citations were issued, according to the LCSO press release.

Jan 25, 2025 · Hobbs Police Department officers have arrested a Hobbs man for murder after he allegedly shot his wife in the chest on Friday. Lonnie Byram, 48, of Hobbs was arrested on Sept. 10 and charged with murder, a first-degree felony.