LOVINGTON — For about 25 minutes the Lovington City Commission debated the pros and cons to letting the county take over the responsibility, and cost, of the city’s trash collection facility. The discussion-only item to transfer the seven acres of the convenience station to Lea County, where in turn the county would build a new transfer facility and waste station …

The Hobbs City Commission on Tuesday night approved two more development agreements with contractors, which will reimburse the construction companies for certain costs to build homes in the city. The city commission unanimously approved development agreements with ABS Homes of Hobbs and Sombra Homes of Hobbs. The development agreement with ABS Homes will reimburse the contractor up to $100,000 for …

The Hobbs City Commission is asking for the public’s input on the possibility of giving themselves a pay raise. During Monday’s City Commission meeting, Mayor Sam Cobb and commissioners voted 6-1 in favor of publishing the proposed ordinance presented by City Attorney Mike Stone. Commissioner Garry Buie voted no to the ordinance publication. The proposed ordinance would increase the mayor’s …

After Hobbs commissioners approved to hire City Manager J.J. Murphy as a special consultant after his city manager’s contract ends on Aug. 23 some commissioners shared why they approved the deal and some Hobbs residents expressed their disappointment via social media. During Monday’s City Commission meeting commissioners approved in a 5-2 vote an employment transition and settlement agreement with Murphy …