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Search for an assistant takes toll on State's Attorney

State's Attorney Ashley Lies came before the Eddy County Commission Tuesday morning with a recap of her second year on the job. She noted that for the second year in a row, her office has prosecuted more cases than neighboring Foster and Wells counties. She's feeling the pinch too, since she continues to operate without an assistant.

In October the commission approved a proposal to turn the par...