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Community pulse

What residents are talking about in Hobbs public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

26 topics (filtered)12 news items
Filtered to 6m
Budget

Gross receipts tax increase

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Parks Rec

Cemetery events

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 19, 2026
Taxes Budget↑Rising

Proposed gross receipts tax increase

4 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Oct 12, 2026
Roads

MoboTrex Traffic Signal Purchase

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Parks Rec

Chili Fest announcement

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Public Safety

Waste management introduction

1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Public Safety

Hobbs 100 community initiative

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Public Safety

Animal shelter conditions

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 21, 2026
Public Safety

Parks, Flock cameras, and water use

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Water Utilities

Smart water meters and public engagement

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

Business trash enforcement and Flock cameras

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 17, 2026
Public Safety

Public comment period

1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Public Safety

Weed control and overgrown lots

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 3, 2026
Roads

Railroad Crossings

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Public Safety

Condemned Property at 521 E. Marland

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Roads

Marland Boulevard Crosswalk Safety

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Public Safety

Fire Department Staffing

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Public Safety

Ambulance service to Nor-Lea

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Development

Mewbourne Oil land purchase

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Public Safety

Cattle Baron liquor license transfer

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 6, 2026
Development

State Housing Funding Appreciation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Parks Rec

Fourth of July Festival Proposal

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 15, 2026
Parks Rec

United Way lodgers tax funding

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Roads

North Grimes Street trench hazard

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
Taxes Budget

Gross receipts tax / city budget

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026
Parks Rec

Rockwind golf tournament / lodgers tax

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 18, 2026

In the news

12 articles

Recent coverage of Hobbs from local and regional media.

Searchlight New Mexicopolice department sex crimes investigations

Hobbs police struggle with sex crimes

Hobbs police struggle with sex crimes Searchlight New Mexico

Aug 31, 2026
Hobbs News-Sunpolice department leadership

City works to rebuild HPD with Jones names as interim chief

City works to rebuild HPD with Jones names as interim chief Hobbs News-Sun

Jun 29, 2026
Hobbs News-Sunpolice chief appointment

Franklin tapped to lead HPD

Franklin tapped to lead HPD Hobbs News-Sun

May 6, 2026
Santa Fe New Mexicanprison closure and property reuse

Legal battle could be brewing over future of recently vacated Hobbs prison

Legal battle could be brewing over future of recently vacated Hobbs prison Santa Fe New Mexican

Oct 7, 2025
Hobbs News-Sunmayoral election debate

Hobbs mayoral candidates gather to debate

Hobbs mayoral candidates gather to debate Hobbs News-Sun

Sep 30, 2025
Hobbs News-Sunhousing development initiative

City of Hobbs looks to bring 4,300 more homes with housing initiatives

City of Hobbs looks to bring 4,300 more homes with housing initiatives Hobbs News-Sun

Sep 6, 2025
Hobbs News-Suncandidate filings for local elections

Here is who filed and for what race

Here is who filed and for what race Hobbs News-Sun

Aug 28, 2025
New Mexico Political Reportabortion ordinance court ruling

New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously invalidates local anti-abortion ordinances

New Mexico Supreme Court unanimously invalidates local anti-abortion ordinances New Mexico Political Report

Jan 9, 2025
EverythingLubbock.comcity appointment

City of Hobbs announces new Deputy Attorney

City of Hobbs announces new Deputy Attorney EverythingLubbock.com

May 23, 2024
Source New Mexicomunicipal governance accountability

Experts react to emails showing Clovis and Hobbs officials handing over their lawmaking authority

Experts react to emails showing Clovis and Hobbs officials handing over their lawmaking authority Source New Mexico

Mar 5, 2024
The Texas Tribuneabortion ordinance

Texas anti-abortion activists offering guidance to New Mexico cities, counties

Texas anti-abortion activists offering guidance to New Mexico cities, counties The Texas Tribune

Mar 4, 2024
Source New Mexicoabortion restrictions

Texas activists pushed abortion restrictions in NM cities and counties, records show

Texas activists pushed abortion restrictions in NM cities and counties, records show Source New Mexico

Mar 4, 2024