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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hobbs public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
$2M NMDOT Grant for Del Paso and Turner Street Repaving
The city landed $2 million in state funding to repave about a mile each of Del Paso (NM 132) and Turner Street. Work will range from mill-and-overlay to full-depth reclamation depending on pavement condition.
Traffic Signal Contract and Data Governance Questions
The city got a live demo of a platform that monitors all 42 intersections 24/7 using cameras, probe data, and controller data, then automatically retimes signals. Data confirmed the Carlsbad Highway corridor is one of the worst in town, and the system could give emergency vehicles green lights. A purchase decision is expected next month.
Navajo & Bender street resurfacing
A chip-seal resurfacing of Navajo Avenue from Del Paso to Seminole Highway came in at half the expected cost, freeing grant money for a double coat and restriping — possibly including a turn lane near the new Ranchland development.
Hobbs Express transit funding and bus purchase
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.
Marland Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project
The citywide street micro-surfacing project is underway and expected to finish around June 12, with signage posted ahead of work on each street.
Railroad Crossing Conditions
A resident complained about rough railroad crossings damaging vehicles, including $826 in tire damage on Broadway. Officials explained railroads are federally regulated and noted upcoming crossing improvements on Main, Bender, and Marland.
Bus shelter at Nor-Lea Medical Clinic
Lea County is chipping in $150,000 so transit riders waiting for the Hobbs Express after medical appointments get a covered shelter with ADA ramps instead of sitting in the rain.
North Grimes Street trench hazard
A resident reported an open sewer trench on North Grimes Street has narrowed traffic to two lanes for weeks, causing near-accidents. Staff promised follow-up.
Mills Neighborhood Street Reconstruction
The commission was scheduled to award a professional services contract to Smith Engineering for reconstructing streets in the Mills Neighborhood — a direct quality-of-life investment for residents there.
Calle Grande / Del Norte Parkway intersection project
A construction award to Ramirez & Sons, Inc., was on the agenda for a major intersection improvement — a project that should ease traffic flow on a busy corridor.
College Lane widening and realignment, Phase 1
Final design approval for Phase 1 of widening and realigning College Lane was scheduled — an early step toward relieving congestion on a key east-west route.
Traffic signal equipment at Dal Paso and Clinton
A contract with RT Electric was up for approval to install signal equipment at the Dal Paso and Clinton intersection through a state price agreement.