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🌱 Why a Lovington judge kept the 13-year-old shooting suspect locked up
Be sure to catch Varsity Football vs. Valencia (Cancer Awareness Night) on the Lovington Patch calendar
Morning Lovington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Lovington judge kept the 13-year-old shooting suspect locked up
- Can Hobbs snap its road skid in next week's Lovington showdown?
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 52.
- Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Court testimony: Hobbs student carried gun, knives and 50 rounds of ammo for 'anyone at the school' (abqjournal.com subscription) — A Hobbs middle school student accused of shooting a teacher is being held at the Lea County Juvenile Detention Facility in Lovington after a judge ruled he must remain in custody. Testimony in Lovington court detailed how the 13-year-old allegedly brought a handgun, knives, and 50 rounds of ammunition to Highland Middle School and is now facing multiple serious felony charges while the injured teacher continues recovering in a Texas hospital. 
• Volleyball Recap: Goddard Stays Hot with Another Win, This Time over Hobbs (maxpreps.com) — Hobbs volleyball fans will see their team head to Lovington next Tuesday for a 6 p.m. road match following a tough 3–0 loss at Goddard. Goddard extended its home dominance with a decisive sweep, while Hobbs looks to rebound on Lovington's court and snap a six-game road losing streak.
📸 Around Lovington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lovington
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- Varsity Football vs. Valencia (Cancer Awareness Night)
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6:00 pm - Freshman Volleyball at Hobbs Gold & Black
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4:30 pm - JV/V Girls' Soccer at Artesia
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4:00 pm - JV/V Volleyball vs. Hobbs
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5:00 pm - Freshman Football vs. Roswell
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5:00 pm - JV/V Boys' Soccer vs. Artesia
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4:00 pm - JV Football vs. Eunice
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4:15 pm - Freshman Volleyball vs. Roswell
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4:30 pm - Varsity Football vs. Belen (Homecoming)
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🗓 Events Nearby
- St Helena Parish Family Fun Run/Walk →
Hobbs NM - HHS Varsity Boy's Soccer vs Clovis - Soccer (M) - Varsity
Watson Stadium Home -
6:00 pm - Awesome Graphics Ribbon Cutting
Hobbs Chamber of Commerce, 915 W. Broadway, Hobbs
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Hobbs
- Hobbs teacher wins 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence (star-telegram.com)
- Unbeaten Jaguars head to Texas College, Southwest for RRAC play (victoriaadvocate.com)
- Tuesday evening forecast: Rain to continue through Wednesday (kob.com)
Jal
- Odessa man dead, suspect charged for murder after fight in Lea County (firstalert7.com)
Carlsbad
- Luján, NM Delegation Secure Key Funding to Rebuild Roads Outside of WIPP in Carlsbad (senate.gov)
- Loving's Evan Leyva and Kaylee Sierra Win Athlete of the Week Honors. Here's who's on the ballot this week (currentargus.com)
Ok Lovington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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