Local Events/PSA'S
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WEEKLY AND WEEKEND EVENTS BEGINNING JULY 25, 2024
FRIDAY, JULY 26 (last one of the summer)
United Way of Lea County is hosting the final “Feeding Families” project of the summer at 3pm on Friday, July 26 at the UW office, 320 N. Shipp, Suite B in the parking lot. It will be a “back to school” theme with school supplies also handed out along with the food. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.
Lovington Mainstreet invites the public to its “Live in Downtown” concert series from 6-9pm each Friday in July. Admission is free and open to everyone. Take your own lawn chairs and enjoy many of the shops that are open late for each Friday event. There will be food trucks on site!! Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (575-396-1418)
***July 26 features “Slick Lamb” in the Susanna State Farm parking lot on Main St.
The City of Hobbs invites the public to another “Movie Under the Stars” featuring the film “Moana” from 7:30-10pm at Del Norte Park, 4314 N. Grimes St. There will be food trucks, giveaways and a DJ playing music. 150 swimmers and 150 spectators will be allowed with different colors for each. Each swimmer will be given a pool noodle, as no floating devices are allowed. Admission is free. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Hobbs Farmers Market will be held from 9am-1pm at Green Meadows Lake, 4300 N. Lovington Hwy. Local vendors will sell a variety of fresh produce, plus a variety of other items. Food trucks also will be on hand. Admission is free and open to everyone. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (See Facebook page for Hobbs Farmers Market)
Lovington Farmers Market will be held from 9am-12noon on the historic courthouse lawn. A wide variety of vendors will sell fruits, vegetable, eggs, and meats, along with arts, crafts, and other items. Admission is free and open to everyone. Find out more at hobbsamerica.com. (See Facebook page for Lovington Farmers Market)
The City of Hobbs Code Enforcement is offering another round of Dumpster Days on Sat, July 27 from 8am-3pm at Marland and 5th Street (this is the last one of the summer). Large roll-off containers and a scrap metal bin will be there for residents to dump appropriate waste materials free of charge. For a list of allowable items, call Code Enforcement at 575-397-4178.
THROUGH JULY 31
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 “Battle of the Badges” blood drive will be held Saturday, July 20 from 10am-3pm at Studio M School of Dance, 1849 N. Jefferson in Hobbs (in the tap room). Appointments are necessary and slots are limited, so call 575-625-9743 to sign up. Every donors gets a t-shirt.
THROUGH SEPT. 15
The City of Hobbs reminds residents within city limits about the Water Conservation Period which runs through Sept. 15. Watering outdoors is permitted for even-numbered addresses on even-numbered calendar days; watering is allowed at odd-numbered addresses on odd-numbered calendar days. For all addresses, watering times are either 4-8am or 7-11pm. Water permits for times outside of approved times are available. Contact the water office at 575-397-9216. 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)
***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.
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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!
***Weekly Story Time and reading clubs will resume in September!)
***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)RUN
***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)