Hobbs, New Mexico
Recent meetings
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