Police Beat January 15, 2026

Police Beat 01/05/26 through 01/11/26 Calls 911 Hang up 2 Alarm 1 Animal problem 3 Citizen assist 1 Property damage; not vandalism 1 Fire 1 Follow up 4 Found property 2 Information Report 5 Knock and Talk 4 Lockout 1 Medical Emergency 4 Miscellaneous CAD Call Record 1...
Earp Wins Lea County Spelling Bee

Earp Wins Lea County Spelling Bee

Earp Wins Lea County Spelling Bee By John Earp This past Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Tydings Auditorium on the campus of Hobbs High School, the 2026 Lea County Spelling Bee was held. Jal Elementary was represented well by Kairi Ehrenfelt, who placed 5th...
Fire Dept Conducts Fire Inspections

Fire Dept Conducts Fire Inspections

Fire Dept Conducts Fire Inspections By John Earp Wednesday, the Jal Fire/EMS Department conducted free fire inspections of the physical buildings owned by Calvary Baptist Church and of those owned by the Church of God. Fire Captain Joe Cole set up the inspections,...
Panther Cheer Takes First in Portales

Panther Cheer Takes First in Portales

Panther Cheer Takes First in Portales by John Earp Last Saturday in Portales, the Jal High School Cheer Team competed against several teams at a cheer competition in Portales. Participating teams included Santa Rosa, Melrose, Texico, Fort Sumner, Springer, and Jal....