Summary
Commissioners grilled EDC officials on the Fly Hobbs program: the city and county effectively guarantee near-100% load factors on United flights. Commissioner Smith wants renegotiation as the county contract comes up; Commissioner Mills defended the service's economic value. A $2.25M state grant softens the local cost.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Local share of the $2.8M charter program is about $550,000, roughly $275,000 each for city and county.
Travelers, the medical community, and businesses relying on air connections.
Taxpayers bear the subsidy cost when load factors run high.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission - Sep 8, 2026
Two agreements with Lea County would subsidize commercial airline service — including JSX — for fiscal year 2027. Air subsidies help keep flights available and affordable at the local airport.
City Commission - Aug 3, 2026
Commissioners grilled EDC officials on the Fly Hobbs program: the city and county effectively guarantee near-100% load factors on United flights. Commissioner Smith wants renegotiation as the county contract comes up; Commissioner Mills defended the service's economic value. A $2.25M state grant softens the local cost.
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