Gabrielle Arsiaga/News-Sun Several weeks after an outbreak of distemper hit the Hobbs Animal Adoption Center, the facility remains closed for dogs. On March 12, the HAAC posted on social media there was an outbreak of distemper cases in the facility. About a month after the first social media post was put up, and the free adoptions were offered, and a …

Christmas isn’t just a season of anticipation for children, it’s also a time to find homes for animals. And a new pet during the holiday season can bring joy to both pet and owner.Pat Huntley, with the Lea County Humane Society, told city leaders Monday the immediate goal of the Hobbs Animal Adoption Center and Lea County Humane Society is …