City revenues trending upward

City revenues trending upward

By John Earp The most recent Treasurer’s Report for the City of Jal shows that that city brought in $2,607,786.08 in gross receipts tax revenue (GRT) for the month of May. This is an increase by almost $1 million over the previous month’s GRT. The city’s GRT has been...
Let Freedom Ring

Let Freedom Ring

The Independence Day Parade through Jal was colorful and festive this year, with plenty of candy being tossed to children who eagerly picked up every last piece. Winding down Main St. to Panther, then down Third to the lake, the entire parade lasted al- most 20...
Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

A prayer for Independence Day: Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn:Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our...
Carroll Leavell

Carroll Leavell

Carroll Leavell met his heavenly Father on June 26, 2023. He was born October 23, 1936 in Center, NM (a farm area outside Clovis, NM) to Clyde and Mabel Leavell. They later moved to Jal in 1940. He married Bobbie Brummett on December 27, 1957 in El Paso, TX, where...
Long-Term Jal Educator Retires

Long-Term Jal Educator Retires

Long-time Jal Elementary preschool teacher, Ms. Andrea May, retired this year. She said she couldn’t remember exactly how many years she had been working as a preschool teacher, but that as she recalled, it was something like 23 years. May says her favorite part of...
Honoring Those Who Gave All

Honoring Those Who Gave All

Jal Memorial Day Service This past Monday in the park across the street from the post office, Jal held its Memorial Day ceremony. Several dozen attended the observance in honor of the Jal men who have sacrificed their lives in service for their country since the first...