Burkett to retire after 27 years of service

Burkett to retire after 27 years of service

Burkett to retire after 27 years of service By John Earp Bobby Burkett, maintenance supervisor for the Jal Public Schools, has decided to retire this coming June. He has worked for the school district for 27 years. Prior to coming to work for the school district, Mr....
Soto NMJC Outstanding Student of the Year at NMJC

Soto NMJC Outstanding Student of the Year at NMJC

Soto NMJC Outstanding Student of the Year at NMJC Carmen Soto, NMJC Adult Education Student, recognized as “Outstanding Student of the Year” for Adult Education and Literacy Day 2024 New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) congratulates Carmen Soto as the recipient of the...
JVFD puts out 5-plus acre fire in town

JVFD puts out 5-plus acre fire in town

JVFD puts out 5-plus acre fire in town By John Earp Last Thursday afternoon, Jal Volunteer Fire Department successfully contained and extinguished a brush fire near First St and Wyoming, in very thick brush on land just a few hundred feet south of Family Dollar. Smoke...
Dr. Raburn loves helping people

Dr. Raburn loves helping people

Dr. Raburn loves helping people By John Earp Justin Raburn, D.C., has in recent months expanded his practice based in Artesia to include weekly visits to the Jal Family Wellness Center. Raburn opened his practice in Artesia eleven years ago. He graduated chiropractic...