As Valentine’s Day gets closer, the likelihood of couples popping the question and going down the road to marriage increases.

In fact, he says the closest professional football stadium to his home in Farmington, New Mexico, is seven hours away. Still, he bleeds green for the Eagles and wouldn't have it any other way.

As the mayor of Hobbs, I see firsthand the benefits the oil and gas industry contributes to Lea County and the entire state.