New Fee Proposed for Non-Concert Events at Industrial Air Park
Hobbs
Summary
A new pilot permit lets promoters book the airpark runway for concerts and festivals, with a $3,250 base fee, attendance charges, and a $5,000 cleanup deposit — a step toward bringing big events to Hobbs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates new fee revenue from private events on city property.
Event promoters and residents who want more entertainment options in Hobbs.
Event organizers who would pay the new fees.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Commission - Oct 19, 2026
Smaller single- or multi-day events at the Hobbs Industrial Air Park's runway will now pay $500 a day plus a $2,500 deposit under a new pilot program.
City Commission - Oct 5, 2026
The city is considering a $500-per-day site fee and $2,500 deposit for smaller events at HIAP, separate from the large-concert agreement. It's still in discussion — no vote yet.
City Commission - Jun 15, 2026
A new pilot permit lets promoters book the airpark runway for concerts and festivals, with a $3,250 base fee, attendance charges, and a $5,000 cleanup deposit — a step toward bringing big events to Hobbs.
City Commission - Jun 1, 2026
The city is drafting a permit and fee plan to host big concerts and festivals on the old airfield runways — a move commissioners see as a way to fill hotels and restaurants after losing House Bill 6 oil tax revenue.
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