Hobbs News-Sun

Even at the cost of the headline of the day, the Hobbs News-Sun believes strongly in keeping their word - "Off the Record" means just that. While many news organizations will say they believe in fair and honest reporting, the Hobbs News-Sun has made it their mission.

The Hobbs News-Sun's mission statement clearly reflects the overall goal of the paper to provide accurate, unbiased information that treats its community with respect and dignity. The Sun regularly prints letters to the editor whether they are attacks on reporting or another viewpoint not previously expressed. Daniel Russell, managing editor, says their reporters abide by a written code of conduct and are committed to objective reporting without bias.

Caroll Leavell is a New Mexico State Senator and business owner in Lea County. He says the Hobbs News-Sun has great integrity and is a trustworthy news organization. He feels confident that he can share information off the record, and this trust will not be breached.

Their commitment to providing well-rounded news coverage holds true for their competition as well. When the Lovington Leader couldn't print due to a mechanical problem with their press, the Hobbs News-Sun offered to print the Lovington Leader's papers for them. The Leader's editor/owner, John Graham, says that, even though competitors, his paper's relationship with the Hobbs News-Sun is strong.

The Hobbs News-Sun has earned the respect of its community by constantly pursuing excellence in the work place and empowering its readers, employees and competitors through high ethical standards.