Hobbs Schools celebrated homecoming events on Friday, including a parade on Broadway.

City of Hobbs officials and staff held a farewell reception for City Manager J.J. Murphy Monday at City Hall, 200 E. Broadway. Murphy’s last day as Hobbs’ city manager is Wednesday.

The 82nd Annual Lea County Fair & Rodeo was held Aug. 4-12 at the Lea County Fairgrounds in Lovington.

The Lea County Fair & Rodeo Parade was held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Lovington.