Summary
The bus system keeps running at a dollar a ride under a renewed NMDOT agreement — about $1.67 million total with a $732,000 city match, including a replacement bus.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
$732,000 city match against roughly $938,000 in federal funds.
Bus riders — about 50,000 boardings a year at a dollar per ride.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission - Sep 21, 2026
The city is applying for $1.66 million in federal funding to keep Hobbs Express buses running, with the city's share actually dropping $13,000 from last year. Ridership is on pace for about 43,000 rides this year, slightly below the 50,000 goal due to staffing shortages.
City Commission - Aug 17, 2026
The bus system keeps running at a dollar a ride under a renewed NMDOT agreement — about $1.67 million total with a $732,000 city match, including a replacement bus.
City Commission - Jun 1, 2026
The city considered partnering with Lea County to build a bus shelter at the Nor-Lea Medical Clinic, improving transit access for patients and medical visitors.
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