Hobbs public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will vote on several resolutions, including a land exchange with GEO Group that would transfer about 66.64 acres of city land to GEO and receive roughly 68.15 acres plus an equalization payment. Other items include authorizing a memorandum for improvements at the Animal Adoption Center, accepting an affordable‑housing grant agreement, and rescinding condemnation of a property at 1620 ½ East Dunn Street. The commission will also receive an update on downtown improvements and approve routine items such as minutes and employee awards.
- Resolution No. 7712 – Authorize Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Lea County for construction improvements at the Animal Adoption Center
- Proposed Ordinance – Exchange of real property with The GEO Group, Inc.: convey approximately 66.64 acres of city‑owned land, receive approximately 68.15 acres of GEO‑owned land, and an equalization payment to the city
- Resolution No. 7713 – Accept intergovernmental agreement with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions for an affordable housing grant
- Resolution No. 7714 – Authorize Mayor to execute a letter of financial support for Chelsea Investment Corporation’s Landmark Redevelopment Project
- Resolution No. 7715 – Rescind condemnation of property at 1620 ½ East Dunn Street
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will consider approving a change order for a waterline replacement project and authorizing the purchase of three flygt submersible pumps for $186,539. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes and capital asset inventory.
- Consideration of Change Order No. 1 with Entrench, Inc., for Phase 12 Waterline Replacement
- Authorization of Sole Source Purchase of Three Flygt Submersible Pumps for $186,539.00
- Approval of FY 2025 Capital Asset Inventory
- Approval of Minutes for November 17, 2025, Regular Commission and Work Session
- Resolution No. 7709 - Authorizing the Deletion of One KIP 7170 Wide-Format Scanner
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission holds a work session to receive a presentation from Halff & Associates, Inc. on the design update for the Hobbs Family Aquatics Center. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.
- Presentation of design update for the Hobbs Family Aquatics Center by Halff & Associates, Inc.
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a final vote on annexing part of the Green Meadows subdivision, approving collective bargaining agreements with the firefighter and police unions, and deciding on a fire tower installation contract. Consent items include plumbing repairs, a grant application for EMS, and rejection of bids for a water supply well. A proclamation will designate November 29 as Small Business Saturday.
- Final adoption of Ordinance No. 1167 annexing a portion of the Green Meadows subdivision into city limits
- Approval of Resolution No. 7706 approving a collective bargaining agreement with the Hobbs Professional Firefighters Association
- Approval of Resolution No. 7707 approving a collective bargaining agreement with the Hobbs Police Officers Association
- Consideration of RFP 555-26 for fire tower installation and acceptance of Lasco Construction's proposal
- Approval of Resolution No. 7704 for an amended and restated Memorandum of Agreement with Lea County for expanded air service funding
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission will consider updates to the Uniform Traffic Ordinance and the establishment of civil infraction enforcement procedures. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and subdivision approvals.
- Ordinance No. 1165 amending the Uniform Traffic Ordinance
- Ordinance No. 1166 establishing civil infraction violations and enforcement
- Sewer line replacement on Central between Copper and Cochiti with Entrench Inc.
- Purchase of a Heavy Rescue/Hazardous Material Vehicle from Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
- Final Plat for the Ozro Subdivision and HIAP Summary Subdivision Replat
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The commission will vote on a $2.05 million grant from NMDOT for mill, overlay, and striping on Marland Blvd, and consider annexing a portion of Green Meadows Subdivision. Other actions include amending the capital improvement plan to add an affordable housing project, allocating lodgers' tax for FY 2026 events, and approving a budget adjustment. Employee service awards will also be presented.
- Resolution 7695: $2,050,000 grant agreement with NMDOT for road improvements on Marland Blvd
- Resolution 7687: Opting out of receiving fracturing fluid disclosures from NM Oil Conservation Division
- Resolution 7688: Amending FY 2027–2031 ICIP to include a new affordable housing development project
- Proposed ordinance annexing a portion of Green Meadows Subdivision into city limits
- Resolution 7690: Adopting Budgetary Adjustment #1 for FY 2025-2026
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes deletions of a submersable pump and three copiers, a right‑of‑way occupation license on Alston and Fowler Streets, and the assignment of a ground lease for about 6.83 acres at 5625 N. Lovington Highway. Commissioners will also review two proposed ordinances: one amending the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (Chapter 10.04) and another establishing civil infraction violations and enforcement procedures. The meeting includes a public comment period and a presentation on National Cleanup Month.
- Resolution 7679 – Authorize deletion of one submersible pump from the city’s public inventory
- Resolution 7680 – Authorize deletion of three copiers from the city’s public inventory
- Resolution 7681 – Approve right‑of‑way occupation license on Alston St. and Fowler St. for the Palmer Drug Abuse Program
- Resolution 7682 – Ratify assignment of a ground lease for approximately 6.83 acres at 5625 N. Lovington Highway to Stag Amazon, LLC
- Proposed ordinance to amend the Uniform Traffic Ordinance (Chapter 10.04) of the Hobbs Municipal Code
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on final adoption of Ordinance 1164 authorizing the sale of city-owned land in the Hobbs Industrial Airpark to Stag Amazon, LLC. Other action items include a public hearing on transferring a restaurant liquor license to 1015 Joe Harvey Blvd., awarding bids for rehabilitating two concrete water storage tanks, and authorizing playground equipment purchases for Taylor Elementary School Park. The consent agenda includes a grant agreement amendment with the state DOT.
- Final adoption of Ordinance 1164 to sell city land in Hobbs Industrial Airpark to Stag Amazon, LLC
- Public hearing on transferring Restaurant 'A' liquor license from 915 E. Bender Blvd. to 1015 Joe Harvey Blvd. (Kobe Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar)
- Bid award for rehabilitation of 600,000-gallon water tank at HIAP Booster Pump Station
- Bid award for rehabilitation of 2,000,000-gallon water tank at Jefferson Booster Pump Station
- Authorization to purchase playground equipment and make improvements at Taylor Elementary School Park
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will approve a $25,000 contribution to the Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance and authorize applications for $1 million in state grants for Heizer Park and Downtown Shipp Street venue projects. The body will also consider contracts for fire equipment and a development agreement with Stuard Homes.
- Authorize $25,000 contribution to Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance LLC
- Apply for $250,000 for Heizer Park Design and Master Plan
- Apply for $750,000 for Downtown Shipp Street Venue
- Consider purchase of heavy rescue vehicle from Pierce Manufacturing
- Approve development agreement with Stuard Homes LLC
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will meet to approve consent agenda items, discuss a proposed ordinance to sell city land in the Industrial Airpark, and authorize several grant agreements for public art and infrastructure.
- Proposed ordinance to sell city land in the Industrial Airpark to Stag Amazon, LLC
- Resolution authorizing $100,000 appropriation for the Public Art Initiative
- Resolution authorizing improvements to Downtown Shipp St Plaza
- Resolution authorizing a grant agreement for Rural Air Service Enhancement
- Resolution approving a MOA with Hobbs Municipal Schools for athletic programs
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will consider a proposed ordinance to sell and convey city‑owned land within the Hobbs Industrial Airpark to Stag Amazon, LLC. Several resolutions will also be considered, including grant agreements for downtown improvements, a public‑art appropriation, and a professional services agreement with the municipal schools. A discussion on the city’s health‑insurance plan will be held, and routine consent‑agenda items will be approved.
- Ordinance to sell city land in the Hobbs Industrial Airpark to Stag Amazon, LLC
- Resolution authorizing $100,000 public‑art appropriation from Lea County District 3
- Resolution approving a grant for improvements to the Downtown Shipp St Plaza
- Resolution approving a professional services agreement with Hobbs Municipal Schools for middle‑school athletics
- Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an amendment with Excalibur Oilfield Services for effluent‑reuse water
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on a contract for street sweeping equipment and a liquor license application. The body is also reviewing the removal of dilapidated properties and the approval of a new subdivision.
- HGAC Contract SW04-20 with Heil of Texas for two street sweepers: $793,554.00
- Public hearing for Restaurant 'B' Liquor License: Jalisco's Mexican Restaurant, 408 West Bender Blvd.
- Resolution No. 7657 regarding removal of ruined/dilapidated properties at 525 N. Burk, 408 E. Humble, and 103 E. Vega
- Resolution No. 7655 approving the Olivas Subdivision of Tract J-1
- Resolution No. 7652 for a Memorandum of Agreement with Lea County to provide books to the detention center
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on the final budget for FY 2025-2026 and allocate lodgers' tax for FY 2026 events. The body will also consider a housing development agreement with Habitat for Humanity and a final plat for the Country View Subdivision.
- Resolution No. 7649: Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Final Budget
- Resolution No. 7644: Removing $21,035.86 in uncollectible utility accounts
- Resolution No. 7651: Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for single-family housing
- Resolution No. 7646: Final Plat for the Country View Subdivision
- Resolution No. 7647: Contract with Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging for Hobbs Senior Center meals
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on a contract for pool improvements and a professional services agreement for economic development. The body will also hold public hearings regarding condemned properties and review a subdivision plat.
- Bid #1620-25 for CORE Pool Improvements from Custom Concrete Coatings of Las Cruces for $296,802.50
- Public hearing on condemned property at 1620 1/2 E. Dunn
- Public hearing on condemned property at 1005 W. Princess Jeanne
- Resolution No. 7640 for a Professional Services Agreement with the Economic Development Corporation of Lea County
- Final Plat for the Gordon Lucht Estate Tract B Subdivision
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will consider approving a $97,008.49 contract for police security upgrades and a $503,388.80 water meter changeout project. The body is also set to approve the FY 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan and authorize memorandums of understanding for United and JSX airline subsidies.
- Police security upgrades contract: $97,008.49
- Water meter changeout project bid: $503,388.80
- FY 2027-2031 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan
- MOU with Lea County for United Airlines subsidy (FY26)
- MOU with Lea County for JSX Airlines subsidy (FY26)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss the ICIP and the 2024 Police Department Annual Report. The body is deciding on development agreements for market-rate housing and public infrastructure, as well as the final plat for the Meadows Unit 5 Subdivision.
- Resolution No. 7628: Development Agreement with Lemke Development Inc. for market-rate single-family housing
- Resolution No. 7629: Infrastructure Extension Development Agreement with Property Management Plus, LLC
- Resolution No. 7630: Final Plat Approval for Meadows Unit 5 Subdivision
- Resolution No. 7626: Establishing municipal officers for the November 4, 2025, local election
- Reject Bid #1619-25 for Del Norte Pool Improvements
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2025-2026 preliminary budget (Resolution 7618). Other action items include authorizing an agreement with Excalibur Oilfield Services for effluent reuse water, approving a second one-year extension of the Rockwind restaurant management contract with KimJoy Group, and determining seven properties as dilapidated for removal. The consent agenda includes a replat for 405 East Navajo Drive and disposition of surplus property.
- Resolution 7618 – Approving the FY 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
- Resolution 7619 – Agreement with Excalibur Oilfield Services, LLC for effluent reuse water
- Resolution 7620 – Second one-year extension of Rockwind restaurant management with KimJoy Group
- Resolution 7622 – Determination that seven properties (e.g., 1620 East Dunn, 1226 South Selman) are dilapidated and require removal
- ConocoPhillips presentation of $10,000 contribution to Hobbs Fire Department
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The City Commission will meet for a budget work session to review the FY 25-26 budget. The session includes presentations from the City Manager and Finance Department staff.
- FY 25-26 Budget Review
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on several infrastructure and park improvements. The body is also reviewing funding appropriations for economic development and social service agencies for FY 25-26.
- Bid No. 1618-25 for Phase 12 Waterline Replacement Project from Entrench, Inc. for $3,805,373.00
- Purchase of Clover Park playground replacement and improvements for $167,002.19
- Quote with Creative Recreational Designs for site fixtures at Del Norte Park, Boone Cemetery, MLK Soccerplex and Rockwind Community Links for $88,081.96
- Resolution No. 7610 for FY 25-26 funding for Economic Development Corporation, Hobbs Chamber of Commerce and Hispano Chamber of Commerce
- Resolution No. 7613 for a development agreement with Sombre Homes for market rate single-family housing
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will meet to discuss budget adjustments and tax allocations. The body is deciding on a contract for the Eagle Intelligence Center and a land subdivision plat.
- Replacement of Eagle Intelligence Center Video Wall System with Activu Corporation for $474,851.69
- Resolution No. 7608: Budget Adjustment #4 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Resolution 7607: Final Plat for land subdivision on North Dal Paso Street and Future Intersection of Millen Drive
- Resolution No. 7609: Allocation of Lodgers' Tax for FY 2025 events
- Resolution No. 7606: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) certifications
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will approve the Fiscal Year 2024 audit and consider modifying the retiree health insurance plan to restrict new entrants. The meeting also includes public hearings on a liquor license transfer and proclamations for local sports teams.
- Approval of FY24 Audit (Resolution No. 7603)
- Modification of Retiree Health Insurance Plan (Resolution No. 7604)
- Public Hearing: Liquor License Transfer (501 N. Marland)
- Re-establishing Public Art Initiative (Resolution No. 7602)
- Accepting Bid for Cemetery Site Dumper ($94,750.00)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will vote on Budget Adjustment #3 for FY 2024-2025, a $309,609.34 contract for a maintenance materials storage building and WWRF equipment shed, and development agreements for market-rate single-family housing and the South 40 Subdivision. The meeting also includes recognition of employees for milestone service awards.
- Resolution No. 7595 - Adopting Budget Adjustment #3 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- CES contract with ASE Construction for $309,609.34 to build a maintenance materials storage building and WWRF equipment shed
- Resolution No. 7596 - Development Agreement with Stuard Development LLC for market-rate single-family housing
- Resolution No. 7597 - Infrastructure Development Agreement with YMH, Inc. for South 40 Subdivision
- Recognition of 5-year and 10-year milestone service awards for two Parks and Open Spaces Department employees
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Commission
The commission will discuss the Utilities Department's 2024 annual report and vote on three resolutions: one supporting Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance's response to a federal consolidated interim storage facility site search, and two development agreements for market-rate single-family housing with Corrales Construction and Berry & Gomez.
- Resolution No. 7592 – Supporting Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance to respond to DOE's consolidated interim storage facility siting
- Resolution No. 7593 – Development agreement with Corrales Construction for market-rate single-family housing
- Resolution No. 7594 – Development agreement with Berry & Gomez for market-rate single-family housing
- Utilities Department – 2024 Annual Report (discussion only)
City Commission
The commission will consider approving a $177,240 contract to replace the playground at Clinton Park and authorizing an agreement with Excalibur Oilfield Services for industrial water supply. Other action items include a sewer lift station agreement with Lea County for the airport and a vacation/replat at Morris and Main. A discussion on the impact of destination-based sourcing on gross receipts tax is also scheduled.
- Contract with Exerplay to replace playground at Clinton Park/Hobbs Public Library for $177,240.72
- Resolution 7589: agreement with Excalibur Oilfield Services to supply industrial process water
- Resolution 7590: sewer lift station agreement with Lea County for the regional airport
- Resolution 7591: vacation/replat at intersection of Morris Street and Main Street (Lot 12, Block 56, New Hobbs Addition)
- Discussion: HB6 update on destination-based sourcing impact on gross receipts tax
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will consider purchasing a dump truck for the Utilities Department and approve a development agreement for new single-family housing. The meeting will also include the approval of library property removal and a memorandum of understanding for youth baseball.
- Approval to purchase a 2025 dump truck for the Utilities Department
- Resolution to approve a development agreement with Builders Build, LLC for market-rate housing
- Approval of a related party contract with Watson Truck & Supply
- Authorization for a memorandum of understanding with Permian Basin U.S.S.S.A. for sports fields
- Approval of the Hobbs Public Library 2024 Annual Report
City Commission
The Hobbs City Commission will vote on several high-value contracts for roadwork, roofing, and plaza renovation. The body will also hold public hearings regarding condemned properties and discuss budget adjustments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
- Contract with Constructors, Inc. for $2,831,739.66 for Mill and Overlay of West County Road
- CES Contract with G & G Roofing for $2,128,051.32 for Municipal Court and Police Dept. roof/HVAC replacement
- Change Order No. 4 with Ramirez & Sons, Inc. for $1,109,977.80 for CDBG Infrastructure Improvements
- CES Contract with Pland Collaborative for $124,121.23 for Downtown Shipp Street Plaza Renovation
- Public hearings on condemned properties at 2225 North Kingsley and 400 North Turner
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss the Recreation Department's 2024 annual report. They will also consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to make appointments to various city advisory boards and a proposal for paid time off payout for calendar year 2024.
- Recreation Department 2024 Annual Report (discussion)
- Resolution No. 7577 - Authorizing Mayor to make appointments to City Advisory Boards
- Consideration of approval of Paid Time Off (PTO) payout for calendar year 2024
- Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024 Regular Meeting and Work Session