Before you get all hunkered down for the winter with no real training plans on the horizon and possibly turn into a bundle of muscle-mush, why not mark down the New Mexico/Texas Challenge Road Race on your calendar for April 24 and set your goal to train this winter. Sponsored by the Lea County Museum here in Lovington (as well as the West Texas Running Club in Lubbock and the Western Heritage Museum in Hobbs), the race will have three courses: a 5K, a 10K, and a Half Marathon. So get your running shoes on and your feet in gear to hit some of the area’s Read more »

With the PRCA Rodeo slated to hit Lea County Fairgrounds next year on August 10-13 it might be time to starting thinking about your next rodeo prospect you know, the one that might turn into a big money maker so you might be the next Bill Etbauer and earn 3 million. Check out some online resources for your next rodeo mount like a Double Cash Too gelding for only 3500, a Dash for Cash mare at 8,000, or a West Coast Whiz gelding at Read more »

We wrote earlier about the wonderful snow skiing options that are available to those living in or near Lovington, so it seems only appropriate that we make sure you’re in tip-top-shape to hit the slopes once that first snow hits. Being conditioned makes for more smooth runs with less risk of injury and that’s pretty much a win/win, wouldn’t you say?Here’s some even better news — even if you’re not a skier the following conditioning tips are beneficial to any sport or just plain old daily living. What are you waiting for? Get cracking.Strength Training is critically important to maintain the core strength needed for a day of Read more »

Ski season is just around the corner so it might be a good time to get your gear out and get ready for some winter excitement this year regardless of what your non-season sport of choice might be. In preparation of another winter whooshing by, check out these ski areas — all within easy reach of Lovington:Angel Fire: The Angel Fire Resort boasts the only snowboarder half-pipe terrain park in the state.Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Area: New Mexico’s largest full-service cross-country ski area, located near Red River, offers trails groomed for both classic and freestyle cross-country.Pajarito Mountain Ski Area: Carve turns at the only alpine skiing/snowboarding area in the Jemez Mountains near Los Alamos.Red River Ski Area: It’s fun just to hang out in the former mining town of Red River, but you’ll find the alpine skiing and snowboarding on these 290 acres unforgettable.Sandia Peak Ski: Check out the Sandia Mountains and the 30 groomed trails at this intimate Read more »

The Lovington High School Wildcats should definitely be celebrated for bringing home 16 State Championships in football, and nothing should ever be taken away from that achievement. In fact, we hope the trend continues for many years to come. But Lovington as a city is more than football due to its unique climate and geographic location close to some mighty popular sports venues. There’s rodeo and skiing. Bicycling and running. Auto racing and tennis. Motor cycle racing and track and field. And on and on it goes. So yes, while we fully celebrate the Wildcats football legacy dating all the way back to 1951 we need to look forward to the Read more »