WEEKEND EVENTS/PSA’S BEGINNING NOV. 15, 2025

SUNDAY, NOV. 16

Encore Entertainment invites the public to a Christmas concert by Southwest Symphony, featuring Hobbs High School Choir, at 3pm on Sun, Nov. 16 at Tydings Auditorium on the HHS campus in Hobbs. Admission is $25 for adults, but free for 18-and-younger and college students of any age with current ID. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.

SUNDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER

Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame on the NMJC campus shows movies most Sundays at 2pm.. It’s free for museum members, NMJC staff, faculty and students. For non-members, the cost is $5 for adults, $3 for kids 6-12 and sr. citizens. (free for 5 and younger) Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (575-492-2678 or nmjc.edu/museum)

***Nov. 16 movie is the heart-tugging drama “Wonder”

***Nov. 23 movie is the original blockbuster “Top Gun”

***Nov. 30 movie is the family favorite “The Secret Garden”

FRIDAY, NOV. 21

Lea County Center for the Arts invites the public to a fundraiser called “Dueling Pianos” on Friday, Nov. 21 from 6-8pm at the Center, corner of Broadway and Shipp Streets in downtown Hobbs. There will be non-stop, high-energy entertainment by dueling pianists, plus food catered by Joy Field, silent auction, beer & wine, and mocktails (sold separately). Individual tickets cost $50 per seat (or tables are available). Find out more at lccanm.org or hobbsamerica.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 22

The public is invited to celebrate “Paws-Giving” on Sat, Nov. 22 from 11am-2pm at the Hobbs Animal Adoption Center, 700 N. Grimes. But they need volunteers to help walk dogs, plate food, and feed the animals—so anyone who is interested should call or go by the Center during business hours as soon as possible. For more info, go to hobbsamerica.com. (575-397-9323; open Tuesdays 1-5pm, Thursdays 1-5pm, and Fridays and Saturdays 11am-2pm.)

The public is invited to the Salvation Army of Lea County’s Red Kettle Kickoff on Sat, Nov. 22 at 6pm at Hobbs Country Club, 5001 W. Carlsbad Hwy. The event will begin a season of hope and generosity and will feature an evening of celebration, community and giving. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (575-393-5167)

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Hobbs Downtown Improvement Association is seeking vendors, food trucks and entertainers for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony scheduled for Fri, Dec. 5 from 5-8pm in downtown Hobbs. For more info, email director@downtown-hobbs.com. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.

THROUGH DEC. 1

Organizers of the Lea County Communications Authority’s Annual Toy Drive is accepting donations through Monday, Dec. 1. Items can be dropped off at 3720 W. College Lane in Hobbs. For more info, contact Priscilla at 575-397-9265 or go online at hobbsamerica.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

Hobbs Chamber of Commerce invites the public to attend and watch the annual Hobbs Christmas Parade on Sat, Dec. 6 from 10-11am. (Route begins at Broadmoor Mall on N. Turner, goes south, turns west on Broadway and ends at the railroad tracks.) The theme is “Celebrating Heritage and Holidays”. It will feature decorated floats, marching bands, classic cars and Santa Claus. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (575-397-3202)

THROUGH DECEMBER, 2025

Vitalant welcomes the public to give blood and help save lives during upcoming blood drives in the area. Walk-ins are welcome or call ahead to set up an appointment at 575-625-9743. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com or www.vitalant.org.

***A blood drive is set for Thursday, Dec. 4 from 10am-2pm in the Bloodmobile at Nor-Lea Hospital District, 1600 N. Main in Lovington;

***A blood drive is set for Friday, Dec. 5 from 10am-1:30pm at Legacy Safety & Consulting in the Bloodmobile at 3229 Industrial Drive in Hobbs;

***A blood drive is set for Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11am-3pm at Christian Center Church McClain Hall, 4024 W. College Lane (and Lovington Hwy in Hobbs);

***A blood drive is set for Thursday, Dec. 11 from 10am-2pm at Holiday Heroes, Room 103 at 4000 W. Millen in Hobbs; and

***A blood drive is set for Tuesday, Dec. 30 from 9am-12:30pm at the VFW Post 3274 in the Bloodmobile at 609 W. Alto in Hobbs.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

The 26^th annual Lea County Motorcycle Toy Run will be held on Dec. 6 leaving from Garner’s Motorsports at 1pm, 320 N. Dal Paso and arriving at Zia Park Casino, 3901 W. Millen. There will be spirit awards, door prizes, a gun raffle and other fun for everyone. Please take a new, unwrapped toy for a boy or girl to Garner’s on or before the Toy Run date. For more info, call 575-602-6343. To sign up to receive toys, call 575-391-9933.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

The 42 Annual Toy Run hosted by The Last Few Motorcycle Club will be held on Sat, Dec. 13 with kickstands up at 1pm from The Last Few Clubhouse, 1720 S. Houston St. in Hobbs. The Toy Run motto is “Together We Can Bring Smiles to their Faces”. For details or to make donations, call Scooter Stiles, 575-562-9744. For more info, log onto hobbsamerica.com.

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The Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame will welcome the public to a new exhibit called “Stan the Dinosaur” opening soon at the museum located on the NMJC campus in Hobbs. Admission will be free for museum members, NMJC faculty, students and staff. For everyone else, it’s $5 fee for adults, $3 for sr. citizens and kids. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (575-492-2678; no opening date yet; former exhibit about the atomic bomb is gone; museum is prepping for the new one)

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Hobbs Public Library at 509 N. Shipp St. is now open Mon-Thurs from 9am to 7pm, then Fri and Sat 9am-3pm (closed Sunday). 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.

PLEASE NOTE: The library’s weekly reading programs and other events held during the school year will resume the week of Sept. 8. They include the following:

TUESDAY PROGRAMS:

***Tuesday Two’s: 10-10:30am with story time and craft geared for 2-yr-old’s;

***Tuesday Storytime: Storytime with story and craft for 3-5 years age, 11am-12pm

***Books and Beyond: For Grades 4-6 from 11am-12pm and 4-5pm

WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS

***Baby Talk: 10-10:30am with storytime and craft geared for expectant mothers, caregivers and children 0-24 months of age

***Storytime: Story and craft geared for ages 3-5, 11am-12pm

***We Read Club with starting library skills and story time for K-3^rd grade, 3-4pm

***Wed VIP for grades 4-6, 3-4pm (group games, arts, crafts, STEM projects and more)

THURSDAY PROGRAMS:

***Dual Language 11-12pm Spanish & English storytime and craft for 3-5 years of age;

***Get Crafty adult program, 3:30-4:30pm

SATURDAY PROGRAMS:

***The library also offers a FREE crafting session (with all materials provided) for everyone from 11am-noon downstairs in the children’s department on Saturdays.

These services are also currently being offered:

***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)

*** Helen Houston’s Justice House is hosting the Real Talk Support Group from 10-11am on most Saturdays at 1720 S. Turner in Hobbs. The support group is for those who have been incarcerated or those who have a loved one who has been or currently is in jail or prison. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.

***The State Parks Division reminds New Mexico resident veterans to apply for their lifetime veterans pass that gives FREE admission and access to state parks, including unlimited day use and camping in areas managed by the State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Dept. Contact NMDVS by email at vet.benefits@dvs.nm.gov or call 1-866-433-8387.

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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.

Registration is open again soon for New Mexico Jr. College’s FREE High School Equivalent or GED/HiSET classes. They now offer these classes not only in English, but in Spanish and the National External Diploma Program as well. Anyone who is interested may call 575-492-2629, 575-492-2630 or go to the office at 109 S. Dalmont in Hobbs for more info (a Spanish speaker is available). Classes are free, but space fills up quickly so please reach out soon.

***NMJC Adult Education Program also provides ESL (English as a Second Language) classes free but are filled for the next session. However, signups are open for the following sessions. Call the above numbers. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com

***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. Interested? 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, Wed and Fri 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 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, 575-393-731)