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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hobbs public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Construction Observation and Inspection Services Contract
The Commission will consider a task order with Square Root Services, LLC, for construction observation and inspection services — the oversight work that keeps city utility construction projects built to spec.
Park lighting hours
A resident asked the city to keep sports complex lights on until midnight so kids, families, and late-working adults can use parks after dark, citing safety benefits and a recent night when a soccer game ended in darkness.
Restaurant Liquor License for Hacienda Doña Mari
A long-standing local restaurant at 205 West Sanger can now serve beer and wine with meals after the Commission approved the license following a public hearing.
Lea County Air Service Funds Agreement
A consent item on a memorandum of agreement with Lea County about how federal Small Community Air Service Development Program funds are distributed.
Uncollectible Utility Accounts Write-Off
The city was set to remove unpaid water, garbage and sewer bills from July 2021 to June 2022 it has determined it cannot collect. Write-offs affect the utility fund's bottom line.
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.