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Arrests and Police Beat, June 11, 2026

Arrests 06/06/26 at 7:50 p.m. Erik S Gomez, 19 years of age, of Jal, NM. Arrest warrant from local...

Young Volunteers Step up to Clean Jal Lake

Young Volunteers Step up to Clean Jal Lake By John Earp Last Saturday, a handful of volunteers...

Jal Strength & Fitness Center Opening Soon

Jal Strength & Fitness Center Opening Soon By John Earp The grand opening of the...

Arrests and Police Beat June 4, 2026

Arrests 05/26/26 at 9:07 p.m. George J Thomas, 44 years of age, of Jal, NM. Aggravted DWI (4th)...

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Senior Spotlight 2026

Nayeli Rivera

Nayeli Rivera Sports/Activities: Volleyball, cheer Favorite part of high school: My favorite part of high school was learning from my past and seeing how my future is being shaped by my just showing up and doing what I have to do. Biggest positive influences: My...

Edwin Munoz

Edwin Munoz Favorite part of high school: Weights class Biggest positive influence: My dad, because he makes see that in life nothing is free and easy, and I have to work for it. Plans after high school: Work in the oilfield. Parents: Maria Gonzalez and Hector...

Daniel Ornelas

Daniel Ornelas Sports/Activities: Football, basketball, and track Favorite part of high school: Sports Biggest positive influences: Coaches, they have always pushed me even when I thought I couldn’t do it anymore. Favorite Teacher: Coach Linman Plans after high...

Jessica Rodriguez

Jessica Rodriguez Sports/Activities: National Honor Society, Veterans Day Ceremony, Softball, and Academic Team. Favorite part of high school: My favorite experience was meeting new people, I wasn't very social before beginning high school and high school taught me...

Ebany Aguilar

Ebany Aguilar Sports/Activities: My freshman year I did track, basketball, and powerlifting. I've done powerlifting since my 8th grade year. I joined cheer my senior year. My sophomore year I joined student council and I've been president for the last two years. I...

Jenicka Amaro

Jenicka Amaro Favorite part of high school: My favorite part of my high school experience has been my senior year. Biggest positive influences: The most positive influences in my life have been my parents and my siblings. Their love, support, and sacrifice have been...

Dilan Loera

Dilan Loera Favorite part of high school: Seeing my friends. Biggest positive influences: The people who have had the biggest impact on my life have been my friends and girlfriend. Favorite Teacher: Mr. Willmon. He made it easier to understand math. Plans after high...

Absan Maldonado

Absan Maldonado Activities/Sports: Rocketry Favorite part of high school: Hanging out with my friends Biggest positive influences: My parents and my coaches Favorite Teacher: Coach Ross Plans after high school: College Parents: Absan Maldonado and Lili Cazarez Advice...

Miranda Olivo

Miranda Olivo Sports/Activities: Track, Cross Country, Basketball, Cheer Favorite part of high school: My favorite part of high school has been the friendships I have, all the hangouts, the laughs in class, and being there for each other. Being involved in track has...

Abraham Vasquez

Abraham Vasquez Sports/Activities: Baseball, football, track, cross country Favorite part of high school: Hanging out with my friends. Biggest positive influences: My parents and my friends. Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Parsons because she’s nice and don’t be getting mad at...

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Arrests and Police Beat, June 11, 2026

Arrests 06/06/26 at 7:50 p.m. Erik S Gomez, 19 years of age, of Jal, NM. Arrest warrant from local court. Arrest location: W Panther Ave and S Main St. Arrested by J Cortez 06/07/26 at 2:15 a.m. Mario Lozoya Calvillo, 36 years of age, of Houston, TX. Aggravated DWI...

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