by John Earp | Jun 5, 2026 | Jal News
Guinn Completes Fire and EMS Certifications By John Earp Luke Guinn, a lifelong Jal resident, says he feels he has found his niche in becoming a firefighter/EMT with Jal Fire/EMS Department. Joining Jal Fire a couple of years back as a volunteer, he recently completed...
by John Earp | Jun 5, 2026 | School News
Screenshot Jal Junior High Top Five in State in Reading By John Earp On Wednesday, Jal Junior High School was recognized by the New Mexico Public Education Department NMPED for being in the top five middle schools in the State of New Mexico for improvement in Reading...
by John Earp | May 28, 2026 | Jal News
Remembering the Fallen By John Earp This past Monday, a few dozen people gathered to observe Memorial Day at Fourth St. Park. Joe Cole was the primary organizer of the event this year. About a dozen veterans were in attendance. According to tradition, Old Glory, which...
by John Earp | May 21, 2026 | Preachers Corner
God will someday send relief! By John Earp 1 Thessalonians 1:1 NIV To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 We ought always to thank God for you, brothers...
by John Earp | May 21, 2026 | Lea County News
Thomas Says He Doesn’t Trust Politicians By John Earp As a service to the voting public, The Jal Record has interviewed the current candidates for Lea County Sheriff. Below is our interview of Michael Thomas. The Jal Record: What’s your background, where did you...