Welcome to the City of Hobbs web site! To contact us, please visit the City Directory or call (575) 397-9200.

To report technical errors on the website, please email webmaster@hobbsnm.org

 

 

Municipal Election

The voter registration deadline for the upcoming municipal election is Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at 5:00 pm. 

If you have moved or if your name has changed, please remember to update your voter registration information prior to this date.  Voter registration forms are available in the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall or at the Lea County Clerk’s Office in Lovington.

 

 

Father Daughter Dance

The City of Hobbs is hosting the 4th annual Father Daughter Dance on Friday, February 12, 2010. This year's theme is 50's style or your favorite 'Grease' character.  The event will be held at the Lea County Event Center Banquet Hall (north entrance), 5101 N. Lovington Hwy from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tickets are on sale for $15.00 per person until 2/11/10 at the Parks & Recreation Office, 200 E. Broadway.  The office will be closed on Monday, January 18.  Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  If any tickets are still available, they will be sold for $20.00 per person at the door.  Space is limited to 200 guests.  Price includes music, dancing, snacks, desserts, door prizes and quality time with the father or father figure.

This event is for girls 5 years old through the 8th grade. 

For more information, call 397-9291. Tickets are available at Parks & Recreation, 200 E. Broadway.

 

 

 

Lifeguard Training Classes

The City of Hobbs aquatics staff will be conducting lifeguard training classes at the High School Natatorium. Participants must be 15 years of age to take the class.  Costs for the class are $50 for those that will apply to the City of Hobbs for employment this year (must be 16 years old to apply), and $125 for all others.

There will be 3 different classes offered. The dates will be February 18, 20 & 21 for the first class, March 5-7 for second class and March 19-21 for the last class.

For more information or to sign up for a class, call the Parks & Recreation Department at 397-9291 or come by 200 E. Broadway.

 

 

 

Karate Classes to begin!

The City of Hobbs Parks & Recreation Department is offering Shodin Ji Do Karate beginning Wednesday, February 3rd.  Classes will be held each Wednesday from 7:00 ? 8:30 pm, and on Saturday 4:00 ? 5:30 pm.  These classes will be held at the Hobbs Teen Center, 602 W. Alto.  Cost is $20.00 per calendar month! 

Black belt instructor and Hobbs native Esther Bratcher will be teaching the classes which will focus on discipline, respect, honor and the teachings of Shodin Ji Do Karate. 

Students of all ages and athletic ability can find a place in Shodin Ji Do.  Shodin Ji Do focuses on your strengths, not weaknesses.  Students will gain physical strength, flexibility and focus.

Sign up for classes today.  It is never too late to start and no one is too young or too old.

For further information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 397-9292 or 397-9291.

 

 

 

New Archery Class Being Offered

The Parks & Recreation Department is offering an 8-week session of Archery starting Saturday, February 6, 2010.  This class will be held from 10:30 am ? 12:30 pm at the Hobbs Teen Center, 620 W. Alto.

Cost for the class is 12.00 for ages 17 and under, $15 for adults 18 - 61, and $10 for seniors 62 and older.  Class size is limited to 10 students.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn the equipment and fundamental basics of effective shooting.  There is a limit of 8 students.

For further information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 397-9292 or 397-9291.

Parks & Recreation
200 E. Broadway
Hobbs, NM 88240

 

 

 

2010 Business Registrations

The City Clerk’s Office is in the process of preparing 2010 business registration renewals with the implementation of a new computer software system.  Renewal notices should be ready for mailing by the end of December or the first part of January. 

Although 2009 business registrations expire on December 31, 2009, they are not considered delinquent until February 1, 2010.  Please bear with us during this transition period. 

Questions?  Please call the City Clerk’s Office at 397-9200.

 

 

 

New Location for Motor Vehicle Dept.

Motor Vehicle Dept. is now open at their new location, 4800 W. Jack Gomez Blvd. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during our move!

 

 

 

Municipal Election Information

The City of Hobbs will conduct a regular municipal election on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. The offices to be filled are:

City Commissioner, District 4 - Four-Year Term

City Commissioner, District 5 - Four-Year Term

City Commissioner, District 6, Four-Year Term

Municipal Judge, At Large - Four-Year Term

For more information, click here.

 

 

 

Animal Ordinance and Fees resolution

Animal Ordinance [click to view]

An Ordinance repealing Title 6 chapter 6.04 of the Hobbs Municipal Code and establish a new Title 6 "Animals"

Fees Resolution [click to view]

A resolution establishing fees for animal permits, license, adoptions and services for Hobbs Animal Ordinance.

 

 

 

Zumba Classes Offered

Hobbs Parks & Recreation Department is offering Zumba classes with a new instructor.

Zumba classes will continue to be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Teen Center, 620 W. Alto. The per class fee is $5.00 or $20 for the calendar month. 

A separate Saturday morning class will be offered from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., also at the Teen Center.  Fee for this Saturday class is $5.00 per session (not included in the monthly fee).

Zumba is a Latin dance class with fitness elements.  It is fun and you do not need prior dance experience!!

The new instructor is Chantelle Wittman.  Chantelle brings a new style of Zumba to the community.

Be sure to try out the class beginning Tuesday November 3, with Saturday classes scheduled to begin November 7.

For further information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 397-9292 or 397-9291.

Parks & Recreation
200 E. Broadway
Hobbs, NM 88240

 

 

Animal Adoption Center Website

We have added an area to the website dedicated to the new Hobbs Animal Adoption Center.

You can visit it here.

 

 

Prepare for H1N1 Influenza (swine flu)

For information regarding preparation for the H1N1 virus, please download this free preparation guide.

 

 

City of Hobbs 311

For all non-emergency concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the City of Hobbs by dialing 3-1-1

The 311 phone line is answered 8am -5pm Monday-Friday.

 

 

h1n1 Frequently asked Questions

Read the H1N1 Frequently Asked Questions publication from the New Mexico Department of Health.

 

 

Community Project Map

Check out the Commission Community Project Map.

 

 

2008 Consumer Confidence Report and Water Quality Report

These reports are available to the public:

2008 Consumer Confidence Report

2009 Water Quality Report

 

Parks & Recreation Recware

The new web address for the Parks & Recreation recware website is:

http://activenet10.active.com/hobbsnm/

 

 

Electrical Contractors

As of January 30, 2009 the City of Hobbs will no longer issue any Electrical Permits within our Jurisdiction and Extra Territorial Zone. All permits and plan reviews shall be submitted to the State Construction Industries Division.

More information...

   

 

Citizen Observer

Hobbs Police will now send out information/alerts directly to the citizens of Hobbs through the use of the Citizen Observer Website.

Just go to www.hobbspd.com and click on "Sign up For Citizen Observer". You can sign up to recieve text messages, emails, or both, anytime Hobbs Police Department sends out information to the public.

 

 

 

Complaint Line

Do you have a complaint? Please let us know by emailing complaints@hobbsnm.org

A complaint line is available from most cell phones and land lines - dial 311.

Or, call 397-4195.

 
 

 

Do you have an upcoming event announcement to make? Look no further!

Our electronic community bulletin board service is free of charge!

Click here for the bulletin board application form, contact information, and instructions, or call (575) 397-9335.

 

What's New

Public Meetings

February 1, 2010 City Commission Meeting Agenda*

*The new meeting location is now at City Hall, new Commission Chamber, on the 1st floor of the Annex Building.

New Legal Notices

The Legal Notices page has been updated with new information.

Web Page Additions or Updates

Animal Adoption Center

Emergency Notices

H1N1 Frequently Asked Questions