Local girl makes good, Kelly Spinks next weekend

- Kelly Spinks -

Kyndra Vaught from Hobbs took home the 2013 Miss Snake Charmer title from the Sweetwater Jaycees annual pageant, held in the Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium Thursday night. She won $2,000 in scholarship money, part of that from also winning the talent portion of the contest. We heard her sing when Greg Maldo performed at the Hobbs Gym for the New Year's dance, and that little lady can belt it out. We're proud to have her representing the community.

Speaking of dances, Kelly Spinks & Miles of Texas will be performing at the Hobbs Gym this coming Saturday, 8:00 p.m. Call to reserve a seat, 325-575-3393. They play traditional country music, so get ready to hear the fiddle!

It seems like a new well is being drilled every day around here. I noticed yesterday a rig just southwest of the Camp Springs corner. That's in Scurry County, but it's mighty close to Hobbs. I've been paying close attention to the caller id numbers lately, just in case a landman should get my number.

If you want to see a "bevy" of oilfield activity, drive north of Snyder on SH 208, where there's a rig, tank or pumpjack about every five acres.

There's also a cool collection of salvaged vintage pickups out there, just as you're leaving town. This has nothing to do with the oilfield, but I want the green one.