Police Beat April 16, 2026

Police Beat April 6, 2026 through April 12, 2026 911 Hang Up 1 Traffic accident with damage 3 Traffic accident with injuries 1 Alarm 3 Animal at large 6 Animal problem 3 Burglary 1 Business or license problem 1 Citizen assist 1 Citizen dispute 2 Driving test 1 Follow...
Council Votes to Discipline City Manager

Council Votes to Discipline City Manager

Council Votes to Discipline City Manager By John Earp This past Tuesday in the Chambers of the Jal City Council, a special meeting was called for personnel matters involving review of investigatory findings regarding employee grievance and recommended discipline. City...
City Manager Placed on Administrative Leave

City Manager Placed on Administrative Leave

File Photo City Manager Placed on Administrative Leave By John Earp Jal City Manager Wes Hooper was recently placed on administrative leave pending an investigation of complaints filed against him by other staff. Hooper was not present at the March City Council...
Construction Set to Begin on Highway 128 This Month

Construction Set to Begin on Highway 128 This Month

Construction Set to Begin on Highway 128 This Month By John Earp We appreciate your patience as Constructors, Inc. works to improve roadways in Lea County. This past Monday in the Jal Community Center, representatives from the New Mexico Department of Transportation...