Lea County, NM
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Lea CountyNM averageUS Census ACS
Municipal budget
Total revenue$329.3M (FY2023)
Total spending$150.1M (FY2023)
Taxes$284.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,056 (FY2023)
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Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Thu Oct 22, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners to consider industrial bonds up to $1.4 billion for medical facility
The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on two industrial revenue bond projects. They are also considering several discretionary funding appropriations for local schools and city improvements.
- Ordinance 112: Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $1.4 billion for Eden Radioisotopes, LLC
- Ordinance 111: Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $95 million for AC Ranch Bess, LLC
- Resolution 26-OCT-254R: $250,000 for Lovington Municipal Schools District
- Resolution 26-OCT-255R: $50,000 for City of Hobbs downtown improvements
- Resolution 26-OCT-256R: $300,000 for Hobbs Municipal Schools District
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100 N Main, Lovington
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Lea County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda – October 22, 2026
Page 1 of 5
Lea County Board of County
Commissioners Regular Meeting
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 A.M.
Lea County Courthouse - Commission Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign
language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or
participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County Manager’s office
located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at least one week prior to
the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes,
can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Lea County Manager’s
Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
Chair: Tyson Pierce (District 4) ~ Vice Chair: Brad Weber (District 2)
Dee Ann Kimbro (District 1) ~ Gary G. Eidson (District 3) ~ Pat Sims (District 5)
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ Invocation
ITEM 1:
COMMISSION
a: Consideration of Lea County Resolution No. 26-OCT-253R Approving the
September 24, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
b: Public Comments. (Non-Agenda Items)
c: Commissioner and Manager Comments.
d …
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County Justice Services Building, Hobbs
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
100 N Main, Lovington
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
100 N Main, Lovington
Mon Nov 23, 2026 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County DWI and Probation Department, Hobbs
Mon Nov 30, 2026 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County DWI and Probation Department, Hobbs
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 17:30
Environmental Services Advisory Committee
Lea County Environmental Services and Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Dec 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
100 N Main, Lovington
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Mon Dec 28, 2026 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County Justice Services Building, Hobbs
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jan 12, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Mon Jan 25, 2027 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County DWI and Probation Department, Hobbs
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Feb 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall, Hobbs
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Feb 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Mon Feb 22, 2027 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County Justice Services Building, Hobbs
Thu Mar 4, 2027 · 17:30
Environmental Services Advisory Committee
Lea County Annex Conference Room, Hobbs
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Mar 9, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Mar 17, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Mon Mar 22, 2027 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County DWI and Probation Department, Hobbs
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Apr 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Apr 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Tue May 11, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue May 11, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed May 19, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed May 19, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed May 19, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed May 19, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Mon May 24, 2027 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County DWI and Probation Department, Hobbs
Thu Jun 3, 2027 · 17:30
Environmental Services Advisory Committee
Lea County Annex Conference Room, Hobbs
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jun 8, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Jun 16, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Jul 13, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Wed Jul 21, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Mon Jul 26, 2027 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County DWI and Probation Department, Hobbs
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Aug 10, 2027 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Wed Aug 18, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Aug 18, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Sep 15, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Wed Sep 15, 2027 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Lea County Event Center, Hobbs
Mon Sep 27, 2027 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County DWI and Probation Department, Hobbs
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Fair & Rodeo Board to consider 2027 Fair Book livestock section
The Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board will meet to approve meeting minutes and specific dedications. The board is deciding on the use of WhatsApp for communication and the livestock section of the 2027 Fair Book.
- Approval of WhatsApp usage and communication
- Approval of dedications for Patrick Sims, Reid Bretz, Karen Thompson, Rick Schaap, and Brian Pointer
- Approval of 'In Memory Of' notices for Ken Bromley and Jimmy Rice
- Approval of the 2027 Fair Book - Livestock Section
- Discussion of 2027 LCFR Sponsorship Packet
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Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
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Lea County Fair & Rodeo
Board
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:00 PM
Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room
101 South Commercial Street,
Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including
the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact
the Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 1:
FAIR AND RODEO BOARD
a:
Consideration of Approval of September 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes.
b:
Fair & Rodeo Board Member Comments
c:
Public Comments. (Non-Agenda Items)
ITEM 2:
COMMITTEES
a:
Rodeo Committee
o Discussion of the September 29, 2026 Rodeo Committee
Meeting minutes
b:
Hispanic Heritage Committee
o Discussion of the September 22, 2026 Hispanic Heritage
Committee Meeting minutes
c:
Entertainment Committee
o Discussion of the September 29, 20 …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00
Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Committee
Lea County Annex Building , Hobbs
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 19:00
Fire Chief's Advisory Committee
Lea County Environmental and Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Planning & Zoning Board to review three subdivision replats and one setback request
The Lea County Planning & Zoning Board will hold public hearings to consider three subdivision applications and one property setback. The board will also elect a Vice-Chair and review previous meeting minutes.
- Mata Subdivision Redivision of Tract 2, 60' south across Stanolind Road from Hobbs city limits
- Hughes Subdivision replat of Lots 1-23, north of Rose Road between Parker and Sherwood Drives
- Chaparral Tract 15B Type 3B Subdivision Replat, north of Armijo Avenue and east of Tomlinson Street
- 10' setback for a carport at 3804 N Fowler Street, Hobbs, NM
- Election of Board Vice-Chair
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Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
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||Lea County Planning & Zoning Board Regular Meeting and Public Hearing Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10:00 AM Lea County Courthouse-First Floor Meeting Chambers 100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico|
|---|---|
|Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1 NMSA 1978||
|If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed. Chair: Ben Donahue (Hobbs ETZ); Rogelio (Jr.) Hernandez (Lovington ETZ); Beth Myers (District 1); Kate Bolivar (District 2); Brad Hawkins (District 3); Dickie Wall (District 4); Daniel Johncox (District 5)||
|AGENDA Call to Order ~ Roll Call||
## ITEM 1: BOARD
a: Election of Lea County Planning and Zoning Board Vice-Chair
b: Consideration of the July 14, 2026, Minutes.
## c: Board Member Comments.
## d: Public Comments (Non-Agenda Items).
## ITEM 2: PUBLIC HEARING(S)
a: Consideration of a Summary Review Plat and Application fo …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County DWI Advisory Council meets Sept. 28 to review treatment and compliance updates
The Lea County DWI Advisory Council holds a regular meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Lea County DWI and Probation Department in Hobbs. The council will consider approving minutes from its July 27, 2026 meeting, hear member and public comments, and discuss treatment topics including a Tipsy Taxi update, Option Inc. Domestic Violence Day, care coordinators, and department statistics. Compliance department updates are also on the agenda, along with setting the next meeting for Monday, November 30, 2026. No action items beyond the minutes approval are listed.
- Consideration of approval of July 27, 2026 meeting minutes
- Tipsy Taxi update
- Discussion of Option Inc. Domestic Violence Day
- Discussion of care coordinators and department statistics
- Next meeting set/confirmed for Monday, November 30, 2026
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Lea County DWI and Probation Department, Hobbs
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Lea County DWI Advisory Council
Regular Meeting
Monday, September 28, 2026, 4:00 PM
Lea County DWI and Probation Department
2130 West Bender, Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including
the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact
the Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Chair: Chip Low, District 2; Vice-chair: Susana Salcido, District 4;
Lt. Bryan Benge, District 1; Chris Middleton, District 3; Tamra Gillespie, District 5;
Chief JD Dudley, Public Safety; Sgt. Carlos Verdugo, Public Safety
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call
ITEM 1:
COUNCIL
a:
Consideration of Approval of July 27, 2026, Meeting Minutes.
b:
Comments from the Lea County DWI Advisory Council Members
• District 1 - Lt. Bryan Benge
• District 2 - Chip Low
• District 3 - Chris Middleton
• District 4 - Susana Salcido
• District 5 …
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Thu Sep 24, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County weighs $130B bond for Mosaic data campus, $4.8B solar bonds
The Lea County Commission will consider resolutions authorizing inducement for up to $130 billion in industrial revenue bonds for a Mosaic Ventures digital infrastructure campus and up to $4.8 billion for the Caprock Plains solar project, plus a letter of intent to transfer county land to Nano Nuclear Energy. The board also has a long list of routine action items including airport construction contracts, fair and rodeo funding, and travel approvals. Several items are discussions only, such as the NMJC bond presentation and finance reports.
- Resolution 26-SEP-231R: Inducement for up to $130,000,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds for Mosaic Ventures project
- Resolution 26-SEP-232R: Inducement for up to $4,800,000,000 in bonds for Caprock Plains Solar Project
- Resolution 26-SEP-229R: Letter of intent with Nano Nuclear Energy for real property transfer in Section 27, T18S, R36E
- Resolution 26-SEP-230R: LEDA assistance declaration for Mosaic Ventures LLC project
- Resolution 26-SEP-233R: $1,100,000 for 2027 Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo artist fees
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100 N Main, Lovington
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Lea County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda – September 24, 2026
Page 1 of 5
Lea County Board of County
Commissioners Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 9:00 A.M.
Lea County Courthouse - Commission Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign
language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or
participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County Manager’s office
located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at least one week prior to
the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes,
can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Lea County Manager’s
Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
Chair: Tyson Pierce (District 4) ~ Vice Chair: Brad Weber (District 2)
Dee Ann Kimbro (District 1) ~ Gary G. Eidson (District 3) ~ Pat Sims (District 5)
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ Invocation
ITEM 1:
COMMISSION
a: Consideration of Lea County Resolution No. 26-SEP-227R Approving the
August 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes and the September 8, 2026
Special Meeting Minutes.
b: Public Comments. (Non-Age …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD, Emergency Management Building, Hobbs
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
Board to approve shelter for radio equipment at NM 380 tower
The Lea County Communications Authority will consider approving meeting minutes and a task order with Anissa Construction for a wood-framed shelter at the NM Highway 380 tower site. They will also discuss the director's report and a presentation on the Arc Strategic and Door Opening System. The meeting is a regular session with public comment periods.
- Approval of August 12, 2026 meeting minutes
- CES task order with Anissa Construction for 10 ft. x 20 ft. wood framed shelter at NM Highway 380 tower site
- Discussion of Director's Report
- Presentation on Arc Strategic and Door Opening System by Hobbs Municipal Schools
- Next meeting set for December 16, 2026
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Lea County Office of Emergency Management Conference Room, Hobbs
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Lea County Communications Authority
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 9:30 AM
3411 NW County Road.
Hobbs, NM 88240
Emergency Management Building
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Communications Authority Director's office located at 3720 W. College Lane in Hobbs,
New Mexico at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public
documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible
formats. Please contact the Lea County Communications Authority Director's office at
the Lea County Public Safety Complex at (575) 396-3611 if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
Chair: Corey Needham, Lea County; Vice-Chair: Sheriff Corey Helton, Lea County;
Secretary: Chief Mark Doporto, Hobbs
Lorenzo Velasquez, Lea County; Manny Gomez, Hobbs; Chief Jimmie Jones, Hobbs;
Captain Marina Barrientes, Hobbs
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance
ITEM 1:
AUTHORITY
a:
Consideration of Approval of August 12, 2026, Meeting Minutes.
b:
Comments from the Lea County Communications Authority Board
Members
c:
Public Comments. (Non-Agenda Items …
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:30
Communications Authority
3411 NW County RD. Emergency Management Office, Hobbs
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
Board sets 2026 property tax rates for Lea County
The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to vote on a resolution ordering the County Assessor to apply the 2026 state-mandated property tax rates. The action is procedural and required under New Mexico law.
- Consideration of Resolution No. 26-SEP-226R to impose 2026 state property tax rates (Ava Benge, County Assessor)
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100 North Main, Lovington
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Lea County Board of County Commissioners
Special Meeting Agenda – September 8, 2026
Page 1 of 1
Lea County Board of County
Commissioners Special Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 9:00 AM
Lea County Courthouse - Commission Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign
language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or
participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County Manager’s office
located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at least one week prior to
the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes,
can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Lea County Manager’s
Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ Invocation
ITEM 1: COMMISSION
a:
Consideration of Lea County Resolution No. 26-SEP-226R Ordering the Lea
County Assessor to Impose the 2026 State of New Mexico Property Tax
Rates for Lea County. (Ava Benge, County Assessor)
ADJOURN
Please Join Us at Our Next Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at
9:00 A.M.
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 17:45
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 05:30
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - Second Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00
Planning & Zoning Board
Lea County Courthouse - First Floor Meeting Room, Lovington
Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 18:00
Fair & Rodeo Board
Board to consider 2027 Lea County Fair & Rodeo contracts and budget
The Fair & Rodeo Board will review committee minutes and consider several action items for the 2027 season. Proposed actions include approving rodeo production contracts, setting the advertising budget, and establishing gate fees.
- Approval of 2027 LCFR advertising budget of $125,000
- Approval of 2027 LCFR box seat rate of $360
- Approval of 2027 rodeo production contracts including stock contractors, photographers, and announcers
- Approval of 2027 gate fees: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under
- Approval of new members for the Royalty, Livestock, and Hispanic Heritage committees
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Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room, Lovington
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||Lea County Fair & Rodeo Board Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:00 PM Fair & Rodeo Board Meeting Room 101 South Commercial Street, Lovington, New Mexico|
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|Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1 NMSA 1978||
|If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a summary or other type of accessible format is needed.||
|AGENDA Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance||
## ITEM 1: FAIR AND RODEO BOARD
a: Consideration of Approval of August 11, 2026 Meeting Minutes. b: Fair & Rodeo Board Member Comments c: Public Comments. (Non-Agenda Items) **ITEM 2: COMMITTEES** a: Rodeo Committee
- Discussion of the August 25, 2026 Rodeo Committee Meeting Minutes as read
## b: Yucca Building Committee
- Discussion of the August 24, 2026 Yucca Building Committee Meeting Minutes as read
c: Hispanic Heritage Committee
- Discussion of the August 25, 2026 Hispanic Heritage Committee …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 17:30
Environmental Services Advisory Committee
Committee to discuss food trucks, tires, and center updates
The Lea County Environmental Services Advisory Committee is holding a regular meeting to discuss several operational topics, including food trucks, tire disposal, convenience center updates, animal control, and permitting. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting. No formal votes on these discussion items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of food trucks
- Discussion of tires
- Convenience Center Update
- Animal Control Updates
- Permitting Updates
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Lea County Environmental Services Conference Room, Hobbs
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Lea County Environmental Services
Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 5:30 PM
Lea County Environmental Services Building
2411 NW County Road, Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified
sign language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to
attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County
Manager’s office located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at
least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including
the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact
the Lea County Manager’s Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a
summary or other type of accessible format is needed.
Chair: Van Myrick, District 5; Vice-Chair: Trey Haines, District 4;
District 1: Vickey Crawford, David Jiron; District 2: LeAnn Whitehead, Vacant;
District 3: Rick Schaap, Johnny Rivas; District 4: Kelly Westby; District 5: Todd Lord
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call
ITEM 1:
COMMITTEE
a:
Consideration of Approval of June 4, 2026, Meeting Minutes.
b:
Comments from Committee Members.
c:
Comments from the Public (Non-Agenda Items)
ITEM 2:
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a:
Discussion of Food Trucks
b …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 16:00
DWI Advisory Council
Lea County Justice Services Building, Hobbs
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 09:00
Board of County Commissioners
County to consider $3.8B bond for uranium enrichment expansion
The Lea County Board of County Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a major industrial revenue bond issuance for Louisiana Energy Services and a LEDA project for Eden Radioisotopes. The board will also vote on discretionary funding for Jal, road contracts, equipment purchases, and other routine items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and property acquisition.
- Resolution 26-AUG-210: Issue up to $3.8B in taxable industrial revenue bonds for Louisiana Energy Services expansion
- Resolution 26-AUG-208: Approve LEDA project for Eden Radioisotopes medical isotope facility
- Resolutions 26-AUG-201R/202R: $250,000 each from District 3 and 5 discretionary funds to City of Jal for steel building
- Resolution 26-AUG-209R: Declare intent to issue up to $1.4B in bonds for Eden Radioisotopes project
- Resolution 26-AUG-225R: Approve $1.1M for entertainment at 2027 Lea County Fair & PRCA Rodeo
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100 N Main, Lovington
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Lea County Board of County Commissioners
Regular Meeting Agenda – August 20, 2026
Page 1 of 5
Lea County Board of County
Commissioners Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 9:00 A.M.
Lea County Courthouse - Commission Chambers
100 North Main, Lovington, New Mexico
Notice of this Meeting has been given to the Public in Compliance with Section 10-15-1
NMSA 1978
If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign
language interpreter, translator or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or
participate in the hearing or meeting, please contact the Lea County Manager’s office
located in the Lea County Courthouse in Lovington, New Mexico at least one week prior to
the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes,
can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact the Lea County Manager’s
Office at the Lea County Courthouse at (575) 396-8602 if a summary or other type of
accessible format is needed.
Chair: Tyson Pierce (District 4) ~ Vice Chair: Brad Weber (District 2)
Dee Ann Kimbro (District 1) ~ Gary G. Eidson (District 3) ~ Pat Sims (District 5)
AGENDA
Call to Order ~ Roll Call ~ Pledge of Allegiance ~ Invocation
ITEM 1:
COMMISSION
a: Consideration of Lea County Resolution No. 26-AUG-200R Approving the
July 23, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes.
b: Public Comments. (Non-Agenda Items)
c: Commissioner and Manager Comments.
d: Cons …
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Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 89 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
🌐 County-level context (Lea County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-243 people (-$26.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)2 ({"Fire": 2, "Biological": 2, "Flood": 1, "Hurricane": 1, "Se · last Sun Apr 5, 2020)
Traffic fatalities31 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments1,730 (24,911 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,131/mo (610 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy39.4% (low numeracy 50% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$329.3M
Annual budget
143
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$329.3M
Spending$150.1M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.