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. …