Hobbs, NM

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a discussion on a citywide signal optimization platform, and multiple action items. The commission will conduct a public hearing on a restaurant liquor license, give final adoption to eight ordinances amending various city boards, and vote on purchasing an ambulance and approving a transportation agreement.

• Public hearing on Restaurant "A" liquor license for Hacienda Dona Mary Restaurant, LLC at 205 West Sanger
• Final adoption of 8 ordinances amending boards: Planning, Library, Utilities, Lodgers' Tax, Community Affairs, Veterans, Cemetery
• Authorizing purchase of an ambulance from Siddons Martin using State Fire Funds
• Resolution 7822: Approving FY 26-27 agreement with NMDOT for Hobbs Express
• Resolution 7817: Shared funding with Hobbs Municipal Schools for a Jon Gordon Leadership Event

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will meet in closed session to discuss the purchase, acquisition, or disposal of real property in northwest Hobbs. No final decisions or formal actions will be taken during this session.

• Closed session to discuss real property in northwest Hobbs
• Meeting at City Hall, 200 East Broadway, Hobbs, NM
• Authorized under NMSA 1978, §10-15-1(H)(8)

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will meet on August 3, 2026, to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including a $14.25 million infrastructure grant, a $4.08 million pavement rehabilitation project, and development agreements for duplexes and single-family housing. The meeting will also include public comments, approval of minutes, and proclamations.

• $14.25M infrastructure grant with Lea County (Resolution 7810)
• Bid approval for $4.08M pavement rehabilitation project (Bid No. 1631-26)
• $1.35M hardware purchase for virtual server environment over 5 years
• Development agreement for 20 duplexes on West Kims Court (Lemke Development)
• Development agreement for market-rate single-family housing (Stuard Homes LLC)

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will discuss the results of a feasibility study for the Hobbs Animal Adoption Center during a work session. Jessica Silva, Community Services Superintendent, will present the findings. The meeting is open to the public and available via livestream and radio.

• Hobbs Animal Adoption Center – Results of Feasibility Study (Jessica Silva, Community Services Superintendent)

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will vote on the final budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027 and approve the fourth‑quarter financial report for FY 2026. A public hearing will consider the transfer of liquor license No. DIS‑001213 from Tia Juana's Mexican Grille and Cantina to Dry Lands Brewing Co. Additional items include allocating Lodgers' Tax for FY 2027 events and authorizing a memorandum with Lea County for small‑community air service funds.

• Resolution No. 7805 – adopting the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Final Budget (Deb Corral, Assistant Finance Director)
• Resolution No. 7804 – approving the FY 2026 DFA 4th Quarter (June 2026) Financial Report (Deb Corral, Assistant Finance Director)
• Public Hearing – Resolution No. 7803 – transfer of Liquor License No. DIS‑001213 from Tia Juana's Mexican Grille and Cantina (3510 North Lovington Highway) to Dry Lands Brewing Co., LLC (Ayana Estrada, Deputy City Attorney)
• Resolution No. 7802 – authorizing an allocation of Lodgers' Tax to fund various events for FY 2027 (Deb Corral, Assistant Finance Director)
• Resolution No. 7798 – authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Lea County regarding distribution of Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) funds (Medjine Desrosiers‑Douyon, Deputy City Attorney)

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will consider final adoption of Ordinance No. 1170 authorizing the sale of approximately 21.75 acres in the Hobbs Industrial Airpark South subdivision to Mewbourne Oil Company. Other action items include a resolution increasing fees at Rockwind Community Links Golf Course, a public hearing on transferring the liquor license for Cattle Baron Restaurants, approval of a $2,187,640 bid for mill and overlay of Marland Blvd., and a grant agreement with the JF Maddox Foundation for redesigning the Lovington Highway Trail landscape. The consent agenda includes appointments to advisory boards and a memorandum of understanding for roof replacements.

• Final adoption of Ordinance No. 1170 – sale of 21.75 acres (Replat of Lots 8-11, Hobbs Industrial Airpark South) to Mewbourne Oil Company
• Resolution No. 7794 – increasing fees at Rockwind Community Links Golf Course for FY27
• Public hearing on transfer of liquor license DIS-001240 for Cattle Baron Restaurants at 1930 North Grimes
• Bid award of $2,187,640 to Constructors, Inc. for mill and overlay of Marland Blvd.
• Resolution No. 7796 – grant agreement with JF Maddox Foundation for Lovington Highway Trail landscape redesign

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will consider a series of resolutions and publications, including an infrastructure capital improvement plan, updates to city fees, and new agreements with community partners. Items on the agenda include authorizing appointments, contracts for senior meals, and extensions of service agreements. The commission will also review proposed ordinances on animal regulations and a land sale to Mewbourne Oil Company. Several special event permit fees and a revised employment agreement for the City Manager are also slated for action.

• Resolution No. 7790 – Approving the FY 2028‑2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution No. 7789 – Establishing the Special Event Permit Application and Fees for the HIAP Runway and Tarmac
• Publication – Proposed Ordinance amending animal code sections 6.05.020, 6.05.040, 6.05.050, and 6.05.060
• Resolution No. 7785 – Authorizing the Mayor to execute an amended employment agreement with City Manager Manny Gomez
• Publication – Proposed Ordinance authorizing the sale of approximately 21.75 acres in the Hobbs Industrial Airpark South Subdivision to Mewbourne Oil Company

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan projects. Action items include a public hearing regarding condemned property at 409 West Clinton and several grant applications for fire services.

• Discussion of 2028-2032 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) Projects
• Public Hearing: Resolution No. 7779 regarding property at 409 West Clinton
• Resolution No. 7778: Bus shelter construction at Nor-Lea Medical Clinic
• Bid No. 1629-26 for Air Conditioner Filter Replacements
• Grant applications for Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and SAFER staffing

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will hold a closed executive session on June 1, 2026, to discuss the City Manager's annual performance evaluation and employment contract as permitted by state law. This is a closed meeting, not open to the public.

• Closed session to evaluate City Manager's performance and contract terms

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget and final adoption of Ordinance No. 1169 amending the procurement policy. Other action items include approving a contract for chlorine disinfection products, purchasing two 2026 Ford Expeditions for the fire department, and adopting new fees at the CORE recreation center. Proclamations and service awards will also be presented.

• Resolution 7771 adopting FY2026-2027 Preliminary Budget
• Final adoption of Ordinance 1169 amending procurement policy
• Consideration of RFP 561-26 for chlorine disinfection products
• Purchase of two 2026 Ford Expeditions from Chalmers Ford
• Resolution 7772 adopting new fees at the CORE recreation center

General

The Hobbs City Commission will hold a budget work session to discuss the proposed FY 26-27 budget. The session will include presentations from the city manager, assistant city manager, and acting finance director. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• FY 26-27 Budget Review with City Manager Manny Gomez, Assistant City Manager Todd Randall, and Acting Finance Director Deb Corral

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will consider several proclamations, including Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and Public Service Recognition Week. The consent agenda includes resolutions to delete copiers from inventory and allocate FY 26-27 funding to social service agencies, plus approval of a contract for electrical repairs. Discussion items cover recommended CORE fee adjustments and a spring community cleanup recap. Action items include a resolution for FY 26-27 funding to the Economic Development Corporation and local chambers of commerce, and approval of an audit services contract. A budget work session is scheduled for May 11.

• Resolution 7766 authorizing FY 26-27 funding for Economic Development Corp., Hobbs Chamber, and Hispano Chamber
• Resolution 7765 authorizing FY 26-27 funding appropriations to social service agencies
• Discussion of staff recommendations for CORE fees to achieve cost recovery
• Consideration of RFP 562-26 for electrical repairs/replacement
• Consideration of RFP 563-26 to furnish audit services for FY 2026

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will hold a closed session on May 4, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. to discuss matters under attorney-client privilege related to pending litigation, specifically Ahmaad White v. City of Hobbs (Case No. 2:23-cv-01080-DHU-GJF). The meeting is closed pursuant to the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. No other items are on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss Ahmaad White v. City of Hobbs lawsuit (Case No. 2:23-cv-01080-DHU-GJF)

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will vote on a $2,302,057.72 contract for microsurfacing various city streets and consider several development agreements for housing and road extensions. They will also discuss the Recreation Department annual report and a neighborhood traffic management program update, and consider a procurement policy amendment.

• Contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. for $2,302,057.72 for microsurfacing various city streets
• Development agreement with Stuard Development, LLC for market-rate single-family housing
• Infrastructure extension development agreements with ALJO Development, LLC for Ranchland Road and Glorietta Drive
• Purchase of 90 XL-200P portable radios from Dailey and Wells Communications, Inc. for fire department
• Resolution determining nine properties as dilapidated and requiring removal

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will consider approving the final plat for a subdivision, a development agreement, and a $105,742.50 bid for a valve maintenance trailer. The body will also hold a public hearing on a liquor license transfer and approve a street reconstruction project.

• Resolution No. 7748: Special noise variance for Cinco de Mayo Festival at 300 East Broadway
• Resolution No. 7750: Final plat approval for Salgado Investment Properties Subdivision
• Resolution No. 7751: Development agreement for Berry & Gomez LLC
• Bid No. 1628-26: Valve maintenance trailer for $105,742.50
• Public Hearing: Transfer of liquor license from Hotel Artesia to Rielero Investments at 1912 North Grimes

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss a strategic plan for the City of Hobbs. This meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of a strategic plan for the City of Hobbs

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will discuss legislative updates and vote on several action items, including the Fiscal Year 2025 audit, a budget adjustment for FY 2025-2026, and an affordable housing development agreement with Habitat for Humanity. The consent agenda includes contracts for tennis court lighting improvements ($88,446.87) and replacement parts for the wastewater reclamation facility ($147,813.80). Public hearings are not scheduled, but the meeting includes recognition of city employees and a proclamation for Hobbs High School Diving Team Day.

• Resolution No. 7747 - Approving an affordable housing development agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Hobbs
• Consideration of approval of final design for Phase 1 of the College Lane Widening and Realignment Project
• Consideration of approval of project award for the Calle Grande / Del Norte Parkway Intersection Project to Ramirez & Sons, Inc.
• Consideration of approval to purchase replacement parts for wastewater reclamation facility aerobic digester jet aeration pumps from Phoenix Pumps, Inc., in the amount of $147,813.80
• Consideration of approval of CES contract to Musco Sports Lighting for Hobbs High School tennis court lighting improvements in the amount of $88,446.87

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will discuss a gross receipts tax analysis through February 2026 and take action on several resolutions, including approving a sewer replacement project, declaring four properties as dilapidated, and authorizing agreements for emergency mapping, animal control, and a basketball tournament.

• Discussion of gross receipts tax analysis through February 2026 (Finance Director)
• Resolution No. 7734: Grant for emergency response digital mapping with Hobbs Municipal Schools
• Resolution No. 7738: Declare 104 E Harden, 115 N Avenue B, 119 N Avenue B, 618 ½ E Snyder as dilapidated and require removal
• Bid No. 1627-26: Consideration of award for Trunk Line F Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Phase 9
• Resolution No. 7737: Agreement with City of Eunice for care, custody, and handling of seized dogs and cats

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license and distance waiver for a restaurant. The body is also deciding on infrastructure and development agreements for housing and public extensions.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 7730 for a Restaurant 'B' Liquor License for Cleo's 1885 at 121 West Broadway
• Resolution No. 7731 for a Professional Services Agreement with Lea County Humane Society, Inc.
• Resolution No. 7732 for an Infrastructure Development Agreement with Suerte Group, LLC for Suerte Drive
• Resolution No. 7333 for a Development Agreement with Builders Build, LLC for market rate single-family housing
• Change Order No. 2 with Entrench, Inc. for the Phase 12 Waterline Replacement Project

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Staff Meeting Room at City Hall.

• Closed session scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2026
• Discussion of 11 pending lawsuits involving the City of Hobbs
• Meeting location: 2nd Floor Staff Meeting Room, City Hall, 200 East Broadway

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will consider approving a related party contract with Watson Truck and Supply, Inc., the second quarter financial report, and a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. The meeting also includes a proclamation for 2-1-1 Day.

• Resolution No. 7726: Mayor to appoints to Public Library Board
• Resolution No. 7727: Approving contract with Watson Truck and Supply, Inc.
• Resolution No. 7728: Approving FY 2026 2nd Quarter DFA Financial Report
• Resolution No. 7729: MOA with Fraternal Order of Police, Lea County Lodge No. 9
• Proclamation: Designating February 2, 2026, as '2-1-1 DAY'

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission will discuss several items, including a purchase of a CentraAlert controller for the outdoor warning system and the appointment of directors for the Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance. Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Black Gold Distilling's application for a spirits, beer and wine wholesaler liquor license at 1010 West Joe Harvey Blvd. The board will also adopt Budgetary Adjustment #3 for FY 2025-2026, allocate Lodgers' Tax funds for FY 2026 events, and consider a contract with RT Electric to install signal equipment at Dal Paso & Clinton.

• Purchase of one CentraAlert Controller for $22,688.72
• Appointment of city directors for Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance, LLC
• Public hearing on Black Gold Distilling liquor license at 1010 West Joe Harvey Blvd.
• Adoption of Budgetary Adjustment #3 for FY 2025-2026
• Contract with RT Electric, Inc. to install signal equipment at Dal Paso & Clinton (State Price Agreement No. 30-80500-22-16991)

City Commission

The Hobbs City Commission holds its organizational meeting, including selection of a Mayor Pro-Tem. Final approval is sought for an ordinance exchanging 66.64 acres of city-owned land with The GEO Group, Inc. for 68.15 acres plus an equalization payment. A public hearing will consider a liquor license for Black Gold Distilling. The consent agenda includes resolutions on meeting notices, EMS funding, PTO payouts, litigation authority, and trust acceptance.

• Selection of Mayor Pro-Tem pursuant to Section 5-1 of the Hobbs City Charter
• Resolution No. 7717 – Authorizing application for NM Department of Health EMS Fund Local Funding Program FY 2026
• PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. 7720 – Spirits, Beer and Wine Wholesaler Liquor License for Black Gold Distilling at 1010 West Joe Harvey Blvd.
• FINAL APPROVAL: Ordinance No. 1168 – Land exchange with The GEO Group, Inc. (66.64 acres from city, 68.15 acres from GEO, plus equalization payment to city)
• Resolution No. 7721 – Infrastructure extension development agreement with Rivas Properties, LLC