When Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday that all “non-essential” workers should stay home, and that all “non-essential” businesses are now required to lock their doors, rumors immediately began to fly as to what that means for not only the individuals effected, but also the law enforcement agencies charged with enforcement. Community leaders and lead law enforcement officers all stated …

Lea County got a scare earlier this week of a possible exposure to COVID-19.  However, the person in question has tested negative for the virus. At Monday’s court hearing at the Hobbs Magistrate Court for defendent Ralph Prieto, the public defender in the case was suspected to have infected a courtroom of 24 people. The public defender’s COVID-19 test was …

Soon, veterans living in and around Hobbs will no longer have to make the grueling trip out of state, or many hours away, to receive the care the need. A new veterans clinic has a location planned, and has the green light to begin renovations in April. The project was placed on the “fast track” and completion is expected within …

2020 Municipal Elections unofficial results HOBBS 2020 Municipal Election … unofficial results Mayor: Jeff Lee 975 Sam Cobb 1,188 District 3: Larron Fields 109 Pat Taylor 106 Municipal Judge: Manuel Tersero 311 Kelly W. Wilson Jr. 536 Bobby Arther 1,290 Charter Prop 1 Residency: Yes 393 No 1,758 Charter Prop 2 Runoffs: Yes 1,128 No 1,023 Charter Prop 3 City …

To a standing ovation and applause from a near full commission chambers, the Hobbs City Commission voted for its County Sheriff and for the lawful right of residents to bear arms. During its meeting Monday, the Hobbs City Commission unanimously approved Resolution No. 6909 declaring opposition to the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, New Mexico Senate Bill 5, also dubbed …

Last year the New Mexico Activities Association sanctioned Esports, allowing schools to create a school sponsored Esport team. In its inaugural season there were 29 schools that participated in the season which included a regular season, playoff, and championship games. Rio Rancho won the championship in the Esports League of Legends and Rocket League while Los Alamos won the title …

Jeff Lee sat patiently. Reading a magazine. Waiting for his moment to sign-up. Even though Hobbs City Hall and the city clerk’s office opened at 8 a.m., Tuesday, the declaration of candidacy for the March 3 Municipal Election didn’t start until 9 a.m. There are five Hobbs municipal races taking place: Mayor, Hobbs Commission Districts 1, 2, and 3 and …

It looks like a huge backyard-built barbeque pit. But inside is technology that could revolutionize the oil and gas industry and more. The New Horizons Foundation in Hobbs and the Combat Capabilities Development Command of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (CCDCARL) have worked together for the past two years in creating a muffler that could drown out the loud sounds …

Just a year after being convicted of 18 burglaries, a man has landed in jail again. Anthony Kryee McCants, 22, of Hobbs, was arrested and charged with probation violation on Monday. Monday morning, Judge William Shoobridge in Fifth Judicial District Court in Lovington issued a bench warrant for McCants’ arrest for failure to comply with conditions of probation. He was …

It will cost $375 to buy University of the Southwest, compared with only $210 to buy Hobbs High School and $130 to buy Casey’s restaurant when Monopoly lovers play a new game called Hobbs Opoly. Other places, including the Lovington Highway, Green Meadow Park, and Dal Paso Street can be had by players who know how to manage their money, provided they …