After prior arrests for shoplifting at the same store, a Hobbs man steals $800 in jewelry, according to a Hobbs Police Department Report. Roque Castillo, 37, was arrested on Thursday and charged with shoplifting over $500, a fourth-degree felony. The report states, on April 1, Castillo and an unknown female at the time, went to a department store on the …
Lea County Commissioner, and owner of Dean’s Boot Shop, Dean Jackson is ready for mom-and-pop shops to reopen and New Mexicans to be able to go back to work. “It seems like … small businesses are being targeted for failure,” Jackson said. It’s a sentiment many share. “We need to reopen now! This has gone on long enough and people …
The City of Hobbs and Lea County have always been resilient and capable of weathering economic hardships and coming out stronger on the other side. We know that our current economic climate is unimaginably difficult with the unprecedented one-two punch of the oil and gas downturn and the health concerns around COVID-19. The City of Hobbs and the Economic Development …
Continuity is considered an important aspect in the world of sports. Continuity allows players to learn a system or style of play in their first year without the worries that they will have to learn a new system or style the following year. It’s the coaches who bring that continuity to all sports and team. In Lea County it is …
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 …
