by John Earp | Dec 11, 2025 | Jal News
New Mayor Shares Priorities for Jal By John Earp Last week, after all recounts had been done, the website of the New Mexico Secretary of State finally declared the results of the November election official. Mayoral races in both Tatum and Jal were literally decided by...
by John Earp | Dec 4, 2025 | Jal News, What's Happening in Jal
Earp and Maes Take 1st and 2nd in Bee By John Earp On Wednesday in the Jal High School Auditorium, the 2025 Spelling Bee was held for Jal Junior High School. Eighth graders Elijah Earp and Urijah Maes took first and second place, respectively, in the bee. Three...
by John Earp | Nov 27, 2025 | Jal News
Demolition Begins on Former El Paso Building By John Earp This week, demolition has begun on the former Jal Police Department building which originally served as the administration building for El Paso Natural Gas Company. An ic0nic landmark of the city, dating back...
by John Earp | Nov 27, 2025 | Jal News
City Employees Receive Longevity Awards By John Earp This past Monday, the City of Jal rewarded several city employees for their longevity of service to the city and community. Cesar Angel-Hernandez and Daniel Micham (Community Services Department), Eduardo Hernandez...
by John Earp | Nov 20, 2025 | Jal News, School News
JHS Academic Team Competes in Las Cruces By John Earp Last weekend, the Jal High School Academic Team traveled to Las Cruces to participate for their first time ever in a competition called Quiz Bowl with several other schools from various parts of New Mexico,...
by John Earp | Nov 13, 2025 | Jal News
A Very Patriotic Veterans Assembly By John Earp This past Tuesday in the Jal High School Auditorium, the Veterans’ Day Assembly was held. Elementary students, directed by Mrs. Ragland, enthusiastically sang several patriotic songs, including, “Off We Go,” “The Army...