Info about Hobbs’ Independence Day fireworks display and safe zones For the News-Sun The City of Hobbs will host its annual Independence Day fireworks display July 1 at the Hobbs Industrial Air Park, located at 5425 Jack Gomez Blvd. Contests, games, vendors and more viewing areas will be available at Harry McAdams Park with gates opening for parking at 7 …

Personnel from the Hobbs Police Department and Hobbs Fire Department will be patrolling the streets this Independence Day as an ordinance passed earlier this year clarifying and updating the city’s fireworks ordinance gets its first test. Hobbs Police Chief John Ortolano has a simple message for residents who want to celebrate the holiday with fireworks: Do so safely and legally. …

Hoping to quiet the rumor mill while sharing additional information, the Hobbs City Commission discussed – but took no action on – proposed changes to the ordinance governing how the city addresses fireworks. Meeting virtually Monday due to COVID-19 restrictions from the governor’s office that went into effect earlier in the day, the commission heard from Hobbs Fire Inspector Brandon …