Rocketry Launch Event a Success

Rocketry Launch Event a Success

By John Earp Rocketry Launch Event a Success Last week, the Jal High School Rocketry Program hosted the SystemsGo Rocket Launch on Woolworth Trust land just north of town. Schools from across New Mexico and Texas participated in the two-day rocket launch event. The...

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...