News & Press
February 12, 2020
It’s official: As Kmart closes, new retailers aim to move into prime location
Reposted with permission from the Hobbs News Sun BLAKE OVARD | NEWS-SUN Kmart in Hobbs is closing its doors for good,...
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February 11, 2020
Jal, oilfield expected to get high-speed internet this year
Reposted with permission from the Hobbs News Sun CURTIS C. WYNNE | NEWS-SUN Businesses and residents in the far southern end...
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February 2, 2020
New Family Dollar opens on Marland
CHRISTINA RANKIN | NEWS-SUN Family Dollar opened a new store Saturday in the southeast side of Hobbs, bringing convenience to...
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January 26, 2020
Spinnaker completes Hobbs expansion
The Permian Basin oil and gas boom drew Spinnaker Oilfield Services LLC to expand from its El Reno, Okla.-based facilities last year and Hobbs became the bull’s eye.
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January 8, 2020
City gets Lea airport expansion update
There is a lot of change taking place at the Lea County Regional Airport west of Hobbs.
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January 7, 2020
TFH Safety opens doors in Hobbs
In a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, General Manager ClaraAnne Rippy officially opened TFH Safety Solutions and Consulting LLC for business, accompanied by Hobbs city leaders, chamber of commerce officials, business staff and well-wishing family members.
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December 27, 2019
City Council votes to help developers
EUNICE — With a new ordinance, the Eunice City Council hopes to spur housing development on city-owned property.
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December 25, 2019
Air travel experts laud Hobbs airport, United flight schedule
If anyone ever doubted the wisdom of scheduling non-stop flights between Hobbs and Denver, last weekend would set them straight.
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December 10, 2019
Drylands Brewing Company opens in Hobbs
On Thursday, in a sort of way, Drylands Brewing Company officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The “sort of part” comes with one exception, the beer came to Hobbs, but not the pizza.
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November 18, 2019
So what’s next for Hobbs Schools?
With a 72 percent approval rating from voters on a $30 million bond question, Hobbs Municipal School officials are back at work in creating two new schools.
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