August 14, September 11, October 2 and November 6 seem like a long time away, but these four days – important to mark on your calendar – will arrive far sooner than you think and you’ll want to be ready for them.  On these four days the City of Hobbs will pick up and carry…

World War II Navy veteran Ernie Andres, who on August 19th will have 98 candles to blow out on his birthday cake, has received nationwide press for trekking the US coast-to-coast. His first two-year mission started at the Pacific Ocean nearby San Diego, California in October of 2013. Ernie successfully completed his cross country trek…

Mosquitos have long been a problem and a threat to the residents of Lea County. To help eliminate these nasty little insects from our area, the staff of the City of Hobbs Parks and Open Spaces Department is currently conducting a mosquito spraying program. According to Meghan Mooney, City of Hobbs Director of Communications, spraying…

July 1st was not only the beginning of the second half of 2021. It was also the day that significant reforms to New Mexico’s Liquor Control Act became effective. The newly updated liquor laws are designed to economically assist New Mexico businesses and restaurants that have suffered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. On…

This year the City of Hobbs annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show is taking place on Saturday, July 3rd at Hobbs Industrial Air Park (HIAP). HIAP is located at 5425 Jack Gomez Blvd, at the intersection of Business Park Road and A Street. The public is invited to enjoy the show from the comfort of…

New Mexico’s Cannabis Regulation Act takes effect today, Tuesday, June 29, 2021. From today onwards individuals 21 years of age and older may legally and without penalties possess up to two ounces (56 grams) of marijuana. By April of 2022, the home-growing of the substance will be allowed with up to six cannabis plants per…

Hobbs Municipal School District (HMSD) is having a “Special Mail-In Ballot” election on August 24. Ballots will be mailed out in July. These ballots will ask HMSD voters to renew the district’s soon to expire two- and four-mill property tax levies. The renewal of the levies is nothing new. It has been going on for…

Organizers, vendors, participants, entertainers and fair-goers are firming up plans for the 85th Annual Lea County Fair and PRCA Rodeo. The nine-day extravaganza is scheduled for July 30th – August 7th at the Lea County Fairgrounds in Lovington. The fair is Lea County’s biggest event of the year. Following the cancellation of the 2020 fair…

Nor-Lea Hospital District is committed to upgrading its services, operations and facilities at all of its locations to better serve the folks of Lea County. Right now the organization is planning the expansion of its Medical Clinic and Outreach Laboratory in Hobbs. According to its Facebook page, the Nor-Lea Hospital District in partnership with Lea…

Environment Secretary James Kenney wants to ensure the well-being of all New Mexicans. Kenney is worried about health risks afforded to humans by ground water contamination. Although ground water can be contaminated by numerous sources, Kenney this week focused on contamination that is the result PFAS. Known as “forever chemicals” and specifically defined as perfluoroalkyl…