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updated: Wed Jul 16, 2008 01:41 am

Lovington News

Local news for Lovington, NM continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Wednesday Jul 16 | Ruidoso News

'A penny saved is ... somewhat useless'

A recent invitation here to join the current fad - it's all the rage you know - of expressing deep feelings or life experiences in a six-word phrase hit a nerve.

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Related Topix: Ruidoso, NM, Opinion

Fri Jul 11, 2008

KVIA

Lea County hires new manager

Lea County has hired a new manager. County commissioners decided to hire Lovington native Michael Beverly -- who now lives in Duncanville, Texas.

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Related Topix: Lea County, NM, US Military, US Air Force

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Las Cruces Sun-News

Motorized bicycle users say they save gas, money

Cruising down the street with the speedometer at 35 mph, Jimmie Marshall shows off his orange Harley Davidson-labeled motorized bicycle.

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Related Topix: Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Hobbs, NM

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Las Cruces Sun-News

Ex-Lovington officer charged with murder

A former Lovington police officer has been charged with an open count of murder in the shooting death of his father, state police said.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Lea County, NM

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Clovis News-Journal

Education Feature: Radiological technology students complete program

Christopher Miller has spent two years with 11 women. The radiological technologies program at Clovis Community College will hold their pinning ceremony Tuesday evening, and Miller is the only male of the 12 ...

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Related Topix: Clovis, NM, Tucumcari, NM

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Chronicle News

Last of the Byers in Lovington

Surrounded by old photographs and family mementos, Joe Byers shared his memories and stories of early Lovington.

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Related Topix: Lea County, NM

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Las Cruces Sun-News

Lovington school board prohibits facial hair on students

Students in Lovington's junior high and high schools will be prohibited from growing sideburns below earlobes or mustaches.

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Sat Jun 07, 2008

Quay County Sun

Clovis task force to review animal euthanasia

Kevin Wilson: Freedom Newspapers Clovis is creating a task force to work on controlling the pet population.

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Related Topix: Jal, NM, Tucumcari, NM

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Carlsbad Current-Argus

New numbers give Hicks win in D.A. race

By Tom Schneider Current-Argus Staff Writer CARLSBAD - The latest vote totals from the N.M. Secretary of State's office show Roswell attorney Janetta Hicks with an 80-vote lead over incumbent Terry Haake, of ...

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Related Topix: Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Carlsbad, NM, Roswell, NM, Hobbs, NM

Mon Jun 02, 2008

Carlsbad Current-Argus

Cowboy looks back over 40-plus years working the range

The cowboy way of life is as vivid in Julian Baker's mind today as it was when he started cowboying at age 13.

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Related Topix: Caprock, NM

Sat May 31, 2008

KVIA

Drought prompts extension of fireworks ban in Lovington

The Lovington City Commission had adopted a drought declaration that extends a ban on fireworks.

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Thu May 22, 2008

KVIA-TV El Paso

Two competing for Lea County manager's job

Two people remain in the search for a new Lea County, New Mexico, manager. The Lea County Commission chose the two after interviewing four semifinalists this week.

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Related Topix: Lea County, NM

Mon May 19, 2008

Las Cruces Sun-News

NMSU researchers study consumers' beef preferences

“The primary objective of this project is to explore market opportunities for a branded beef product originating from New Mexico”

When dinner guests sit down to enjoy a juicy steak, it's clear they've made a choice to treat themselves to a nice meal. via Las Cruces Sun-News

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Related Topix: US News, United States Department of Agriculture, Marketing, Life, Beef, Food, Meat, Agriculture, Science

Sat May 17, 2008

Las Cruces Sun-News

Democrats field two candidates for District 2 seat

“I'm completely against drilling on the Otero Mesa and ANWR (Arctic National Wildlife Refuge)”

Since its creation 40 years ago, New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District has been defined by a considerable conservative streak that has seen Republicans or conservative Democrats dominate the office. via Las Cruces Sun-News

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Related Topix: Deming, NM, Lea County, NM, Las Cruces, NM, US Politics, US News

Sat May 03, 2008

Los Alamos Monitor

Chamber welcomes statewide visitors

“What really helps is you meet these folks who you've been interacting with by e-mail and it's good to put a face with a name and hopefully they'll take our call because they've met us.”

Utilities get lion's share Los Alamos County Council tentatively approved the largest portion of its expenditures last night, the 2009 fiscal year budget of $71.9 million for the Utilities Department. via Los Alamos Monitor

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Related Topix: Los Alamos County, NM, Los Alamos, NM

Thu May 01, 2008

KOAT.com

Additional Charges Filed Against Lovington Commissioner

Money laundering and conspiracy charges have been filed against a Lovington city commissioner already charged with fraud. via KOAT.com

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Related Topix: Hobbs, NM

Tue Apr 15, 2008

Silver City Sun-News

Historical Society of New Mexico holding conference in Deming

This is a colorized version of a photograph of Lovington, N.M., in the early 1900s. via Silver City Sun-News

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Related Topix: Mimbres, NM, Deming, NM, New Mexico, Faywood, NM, Chacon, NM

Mon Apr 07, 2008

KOB-TV

Large grass fire slowed by lower temps, wind

A wind-fueled grass fire that burned an estimated 10-thousand acres in southeastern New Mexico was slowed by lower temperatures and calmer winds Saturday night. via KOB-TV

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Related Topix: Trementina, NM, Caprock, NM

Sat Apr 05, 2008

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Fire near Lovington forces evacuations

A grass fire near Lovington has burned several thousand acres, destroyed a barn and forced the evacuation of three homes.

State Forestry Division spokesman Dan Ware says the Buckeye 4 fire started early Saturday afternoon and is consuming grass and brush.

Ware says two air tankers and about 80 people are battling the fire that is spreading east of Lovington.

A shelter has been set up at a local cafeteria.

The cause of the fire hasn't been determined.

The National Weather Service posted red flag warnings until 8 p.m. Saturday for southwestern and south-central New Mexico because of low humidity, strong winds and extreme fire danger. Read more

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