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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hobbs public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
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.
$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.
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.
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.