Local Events/PSA'S
WEEKLY AND WEEKEND EVENTS BEGINNING MAY 2, 2024
Lea County Government is providing more FREE Community Cleanups with big roll-off dumpsters to be in each city for free dumping. The dumpsters will be available in Hobbs at the corner of East Sanger and Landfill Road from 8am-3pm Friday through Monday, May 3-6. For items allowed and not allowed, see Our Lea County FB page or check leacounty.net. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.
***Lovington June 7-10; Tatum July 12-15 (exact locations TBA)
The American Legion Post 26 Ladies Auxiliary will sell green chile burgers with dessert for $8.50 on Fri, May 3 starting at 3pm until sold out at 4014 N. Dal Paso in Hobbs. A pool tournament also will be held with registration at 6pm and competition starting at 6:30pm. These are fundraisers for the reopened American Legion Post in its new location in Hobbs. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 4
Lovington Mainstreet will hold a Community Cleanup Day Sat, May 4 from 9am-12noon and invites volunteers to show up at Fran Atchley Plaza on the southwest corner of the County Courthouse at 9am. Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing and will be given everything needed for the cleanup. Free lunch will be provided to volunteers at noon. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (575-396-1418)
Hobbs Boys & Girls Club invites the public to its first Derby Day fundraiser Sat, May 4 at 6:30pm at Hobbs Country Club, 5101 W. Carlsbad Hwy. There’ll be food, fun, a silent auction, door prizes, and someone will win a free trip to the Kentucky Derby 2024. Organizers say wear your best Derby Hat and/or Bow Tie for the Best Dress contest. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (575-393-7905; see Hobbs B&G FB page)
THROUGH MAY 16 (Note: next drive is Sat, May 4)
Vitalant invites the public to give blood during local donor events. Walk-ins are welcome or set up an appointment at 575-625-9743. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.
***A blood drive is scheduled on Saturday, May 4 from 11am-3pm at the Christian Center Church’s McClain Hall on the Lovington Hwy (corner of College Lane).
***A blood drive is scheduled on Thursday, May 16 from 12noon-4pm at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in the Yucca Room on West Joe Harvey Blvd. in Hobbs.
SUNDAY, MAY 5
The Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame invites the public to a FREE showing of the classic western film, “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” on Sun, May 5 at 2pm at the theater inside the museum on the NMJC campus in Hobbs. Free popcorn and drinks are available; donations are accepted not expected. Find out more at nmjc.edu/museum or at hobbsamerica.com. (The free movie on Sun, May 12 will be “Hang ‘Em High” at 2pm; 575-492-2678)
THURSDAY, MAY 9
Covenant Health Hobbs Hospital and the Cobb Family present “Moms and Mocktails”, a women’s health education event on Thurs, May 9 from 11:30am-1pm in the hospital’s Maddox Community Center, 4900 N. Lovington Hwy. Admission is free and open to everyone. Lunch will be provided but RSVP is necessary, as limited seats are available. Call 505-738-3078. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.
TUES, MAY 7 THROUGH THURS, MAY 9
Nor-Lea Hospital District presents special Hospital Week event with services at discounted prices from 6am-10am Tues, May 7 through Thurs, May 9 in the Zia Building on the Lea County Fairgrounds on N. Commercial St. in Lovington. Lab work for several tests will be available for $75, a PSA (prostate screening) blood draw for men only will cost $15, and an EKG heart test will cost $25. Payment may be made in cast, by check or debit/credit card available on site. Lab work requires a 12-hour fast (no food or drink except water for at least 12 hours before testing). Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 11
The Annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive will be on Saturday, May 11. Organizers ask that Hobbs residents leave donations of non-perishable food items in a bag near each home’s mailbox. Letter carriers will pick up donations and take them to the post office, then delivered to the local food bank in Hobbs. ALL donations stay in Lea County to help need people locally. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.
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The Lea County Center for the Arts is open at 122 W. Broadway in Hobbs. Hours are Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Sat 1-7pm and on Wed from 1-5pm. Admission is free, open to all. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (www.lccanm.org; 575-433-2787; 433-ARTS)
***The LCCA Open Art Show is coming soon. Entries will be accepted on Wed, May 8 from 1-5pm. Staff will hang the show on Thurs, May 9. Judging will be on Fri, May 10 at 10am. The show will open with a reception that’s free and open to everyone on Fri, May 10 from 5-7pm with refreshments. The show will be on display during normal center hours through June 27. Artists will pick up their work on June 28. For complete rules and details, go to www.lccanm.org.
***After-School Art Classes are offered on Wednesdays 4-5pm for K-5th grades and Thursdays 4-5pm for students in grades 6-12 (except during summer and holiday breaks) There is a fee charged per class. For times and cost see www.lccanm.org.
THROUGH JUNE 30
Western Heritage Museum on the NMJC campus welcomes the public to its newest exhibit, “Under Pressure: An Exploration of Oil and Gas in the Permian Basin”. The museum is open from 10am-5pm daily. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.
SATURDAY, MAY 18
The City of Hobbs will hold another FREE Dumpster Day on Sat, May 18 from 8am-4pm at the corner of N. McKinley and Aspen Court. There will be big dumpsters for residents to dump any acceptable items, plus a scrap metal bin for washers, dryers and stoves. Items NOT accepted include tires, microwaves, refrigerators, freezers, construction materials, demolition materials, batteries, auto parts, drums with liquid or chemicals, asbestos, commercial waste or biological waste. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. Another dumpster day is scheduled for Sat, June 1 from 8am-4pm at Easter Sanger and North Marland Blvd.
THROUGH JULY 15
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Hobbs Public Library at 509 N. Shipp, is normally open Monday 9:30am-8pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 9:30am-6pm, Thursday-Friday 9:30am-5pm, and Saturday 9am-3pm. Watch the library’s Facebook page for details about free projects and programs for all ages or call the front desk for info, 397-9328.
***A NEW program that’s free for 4th grade students and up on Mondays from 6-7pm in the library’s meeting room (north entrance). The hour will include STEM projects, experiments, group games, arts and crafts, prizes and more!
***A NEW program called “Baby Talk” is free and open to expectant moms and mothers of kids from birth to 2 years old on Wednesdays from 10-10:30am. The program, which runs through May 15, includes information, networking, music and more.
***Weekly Story Time reading sessions for children in different age groups are offered for free during the school year: (Story hours and club will resume on Tues, Jan. 9.)
Tuesdays: 2 year-olds from 10-10:30am; and
3-5 year-olds from 11am-12noon
Wednesdays: 3-5 year-olds from 11am-12noon; and
K-3rd grades We Read Club from 2:30-3:30pm; and
Thursdays: 3-5 year-olds Dual Language from 11am-12noon.
***The library also offers crafts for children and families from 11am-noon downstairs in the children’s department on Saturdays.
***Kanopy is now available to stream TV shows, movies, documentaries and more. You’ll need a library card number and pin to set up a Kanopy account. The service is free for Hobbs Public Library card holders.
***Curbside service still is available; order books, DVD’s, audiobooks and music CDs with a limit of 5 items to be picked up Mon, Wed and Fri from 2-4pm. Have your current, unblocked library card ready. Call the library when you arrive and items will be taken by staff to your vehicle. (575-397-9328)
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The State Dept. of Health and local health care providers want the public to know
cases of Syphilis, a serious disease with dangerous complications, are on the rise. Complications, especially if not diagnosed or treated, may include heart problems, destructive sores of the skin and bones, brain and nervous system problems, muscle weakness and abnormal sensations, and syphilitic meningitis. Here’s how to protect yourself if you are sexually active: Get tested for syphilis even if you feel healthy. This sexually transmitted disease spreads skin-to-skin through any type of unprotected sexual activity. It also can be spread through skin-to-skin contact by sharing needles. Testing is quick and easy, so talk to your health care provider, state health office and/or any medical professional at local clinics. (search syphilis symptoms online; www.nmhealth.org)
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***Hobbs Police Department announces that it will conduct sobriety checkpoints at various areas within Hobbs City Limits throughout the month, especially during holidays. These checkpoints are intended to help reduce alcohol- and other intoxicant-related incidents and increase public safety.
***Lea County Sheriff’s Office announces that it will conduct DWI checkpoints at various times and places in Lea County throughout the month, especially during the holidays. Drivers are reminded to buckle up and drive safely and soberly without texting or other distractions. Please make sure passengers, especially children are wearing seatbelts and pets are properly secured. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.
***New Mexico State Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration-insurance-driver’s license checkpoints in all counties and issuing citations throughout the month, especially during the holidays. This is to reduce drug and alcohol-related deaths and help change society’s attitude about driving while impaired by alcohol, marijuana or other drugs. Buckle up, don’t speed, and don’t drink-and-drive…help save lives. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (575-885-3138; www.sp.nm.gov.
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Ask about registration and enrollment in upcoming sessions of NMJC’s English as a Second Language (ESL) and Citizenship FREE classes. Call 575-492-2629 for more information. The office is open in its new location, 109 S. Dalmont on Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (Spanish speaker available). Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (Kathleen, 575-492-2630; Spanish speakers Sandra 492-2629 and Ayde, 492-2631)
***Ask about registration/enrollment in upcoming sessions of NMJC’s FREE High School Equivalent (GED or HiSET program) and Entrepreneurial classes held at the new location, 109 S. Dalmont. All classes are offered at no charge. Interest? Call 575-492-2630 for dates, times and other info but hurry because the deadline is approaching. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (see list of names/numbers above)
The Lea County Museum in Lovington is open with buildings at 103 N. Love, 114 E. Central and others near the courthouse. Normal hours are Mon-Friday from 9am-5pm; admission is free to all buildings and exhibits and to most programs. Find out more at 1radiosquare.com. (396-4805)
Salvation Army of Lea County’s Food Bank at 520 E. Main St. is open to the public Mon, Tues, and Wed 9am-12noon and 1-4pm. The free food pantry is open for those in need. Food is taken to shut-ins in all communities of Lea County and some in West Texas once each month. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (397-2119; 820 S. Fowler)
***Donations are being accepted for the local Women’s Career Closet. Donations should be primarily business casual and professional clothing to be used for free by women in need who are entering and advancing through the job market. Donations may be dropped off M-F 8am-5pm at 107 S. Dalmont in Hobbs. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.
***Oilfield Connections International, Hobbs Chapter has recently organized and is looking for members. Anyone may join. The annual membership fee starts at $25. Monthly luncheon meetings feature guest speakers and are open to members and the public ($25 meal charge). Buy a membership and get up to 20% off the luncheon cost. Members meet to network, exchange knowledge, info and experience in order to help businesses grow and prosper. Go online at www.oilfieldconnections.net for more info or to RSVP. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (Derek Jones, 575-393-7316)