The official grand opening of the Lea County Judicial Complex is happening this Friday, December 17, at 10:00 am. The entire community is invited to attend this special ribbon cutting/open house event. A welcoming reception will immediately follow the ceremony.  The location of the new 93,000 square foot judicial complex is 100 North Love Street…

John Ortolano submitted his resignation as the City of Hobbs Police Chief to the Hobbs City Manager Manny Gomez on Wednesday, December 8. Chief Ortolano’s resignation is effective January 8, 2022. The chief has served the City of Hobbs for a little more than two (2) years.  To ensure and solidify a smooth transition for…

The Lea County Museum, in Lovington, inducted three high-achievers into its Sports Hall of Fame earlier this month. Guy Allen, renowned rodeo champion — Bob Jackson, revered track athlete and coach — Adrianne Ross, outstanding basketball player — are the 2021 inductees into the Lea County Museum Sports Hall of Fame. The three were honored…

Shoplifting is becoming a scourge for many local businesses. Official complaints are on the rise, and business owners and employees are taking to social media to make their concerns known as well. While businesses and retail outlets are the obvious victims of shoplifting, more indirectly, the damage affects consumers as well. The cost of this…

Cold weather is here, and area folks often find their residences and workplaces uncomfortable because of the low temperatures. The Hobbs Fire Department (HFD) takes this fact seriously and reminds all that being uncomfortable is not an excuse for failing to adhere to responsible safety measures when it comes to preventing fires. The HFD is…

A nationwide search is underway for a new CEO for Covenant Health Hobbs. Dan E. Springer, the hospital’s current CEO, is leaving his post with the hospital effective the first week of January 2022. According to Covenant Health Regional Chief Executive Texas/New Mexico Walter L. Cathey, the Covenant organization will conduct an exhaustive search for…

Phone scams are commonplace these days. Folks waste a lot of time and often lose a lot of money believing what scammers tell them over the phone. Be on guard anytime you receive a cold call from someone you do not know.  Phone scammers have many ways of trying to reach deep into your pockets….

With Thanksgiving celebrated last Thursday, the time is here to officially welcome in the Christmas season. The City of Hobbs is planning to do just that on Saturday, December 4.  The city’s fourth annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place at 7:00 pm at the Shipp Street Plaza, 130 West Broadway Street in downtown Hobbs….

The 2021 Lovington Electric Light Parade, sponsored by the Lovington Chamber of Commerce, is happening on Friday, December 3, at 7:00 pm. The annual event, now nearly forty years old, offers fun for the whole family.  The parade is free to all floats, although registration is necessary by Wednesday, December 1. To register go to…

Hobbs City Manager Manny Gomez announced in his September 2021 Monthly Report the appointment of long-standing employee Julie Nymeyer as Executive Assistant to the City of Hobbs. Nymeyer’s first day of work in her new role was October 18. According to a City of Hobbs November 23 press release (PDF), Nymeyer has been with the…