Street Work on 6th Street Begins

Ramirez and Sons, Inc., of Hobbs New Mexico will begin the 2023 Jal Roadway Improvements for utilities on 6th Street between Idaho Ave and W Wyoming Ave also the intersection of 6th Street and West Utah Ave beginning Tuesday, April 16,...
Old Administration Building Demolished

Old Administration Building Demolished

Old Administration Building Demolished By John Earp The Jal School District presently has had several construction projects ongoing this school year, including the renovation of the Jal High School auditorium, the stadium seating and new concession stand and visitors’...
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...