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In case of all emergencies, always call 9-1-1. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Hobbs Express to Continue Suspension of Green Route Due to COVID-19 Please click the button below to view the press release: Press Release (.pdf) Barry Young Announced as Hobbs Fire Chief Please click the button below to view the press release: Press Release (.pdf) 2021 School Zone Flashers & School Calendar Flasher Times (.pdf) School Calendar (.pdf) 2020 Consumer Confidence Report Click here to view the report: Report (.pdf) We Need Your Input! We need your input! The City of Hobbs is currently conducting a feasibility study at our seasonal pools and splash pads. Input from the public is an important part of this feasibility study. If you have previously visited any of our pools, we hope you will consider taking the time to complete a very short twelve question survey to assist in our efforts to continue to provide aquatics facilities that our residents enjoy using. We appreciate your input! Thank you! Click the button below to take the survey: Survey › LEDA Recovery Grant The New Mexico Legislature passed legislation aimed at helping businesses recover from the pandemic, including this LEDA Recovery Grant! House Bill 11 set aside $200,000,000 in funds to “…provide grants to certain businesses for reimbursement of rent, lease and mortgage payments....” Businesses could qualify for up to $100,000 under this program. The application portal will be opening very soon. The webinar, set for next Thursday, 5/6, at 10:30 AM, will cover everything from how and where to apply to eligibility requirements and everything in between. [LEDA Recovery Grant Overview Video] Public Notice - Lodgers' Tax In an effort to educate the public about the ordinances and laws of the City, we are providing the following information for every Vendor who is furnishing any lodgings within the Hobbs City Limits to comply with Section 3.08.1140 of the Hobbs Municipal Code. A Vendor is described as: “Any person furnishing lodgings in the exercise of the taxable service of lodging.” The Lodgers’ Tax to be paid for renting any taxable promises shall be five (5) percent of Gross Taxable Rent for lodging paid to Vendors. A Taxable Premise is defined as: “A hotel, apartment, apartment hotel, apartment house, lodge, lodging house, rooming house, motor hotel, guest house, guest ranch, ranch resort, guest resort, mobile home, motor court, auto court, auto camp, trailer court, trailer camp, trailer park, tourist camp, cabin or other premises used for lodging.” If you have specific questions if Lodgers’ Tax fees are required for you, please contact City Hall at 397-9200. Rent Help New Mexico, do you need rental assistance? The state of New Mexico will grant $170M of federal aid to New Mexicans for rental and utility assistance to households experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit www.renthelpnm.org FY 2022 Preliminary Budget [click to enlarge] City Manager's Annual Report 2020 Attached is the City Manager's Annual Report from the months of January through December, 2020, to provide general and performance information to the City Commission and the public on programs and services provided by the City. The data is compiled internally by each department/division for the purpose of improviing services, responsible budgeting and enhancing transparency in local government. I hope you find this report helpful and informative on the progress of the City. 2020 Report (.pdf) To view previous City Manager reports (both monthly and annual), [click here] 2021 Business Registration Renewals - PAST DUE Business registration renewals for calendar year 2021 are now past due. Renewals may be paid online here: (Citizens' Self Service) or by telephone at (575) 397-9200. We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. All businesses located within Hobbs city limits are required to have a New Mexico gross receipts tax number AND obtain a business registration each calendar year. If your business is no longer in operation, please contact the City Clerk’s office to cancel your business registration Businesses who are engaged in mobile activity, temporary vendors, and secondhand dealers (businesses selling used merchandise) are also required to obtain an appropriate license. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Clerk's Office at (575) 397-9200. COVID-Safe Practices Certification Program now available to New Mexico Businesses Upon completion of the training modules, businesses will be awarded special recognition. Businesses can then display the “NM Safe Certified” badge on their website or storefront to show visitors and residents it is equipped to offer safe and responsible service in a COVID-positive world. "This program is an opportunity for the New Mexico business community to position New Mexico as a leader for COVID-safe practices as businesses begin to reopen," Cabinet Secretary Jen Paul Schroer said. "The Tourism Department is committed to supporting programs and initiatives that help tourism businesses create safe and responsible environments for everyone." "We want businesses to know they are not alone in adjusting to the new environment and we want customers to know they can feel confident about visiting businesses in a COVID-positive world," NMSAE Executive Director Jason Espinoza said. "The program trains New Mexico businesses in the state’s COVID-Safe Practices to help ensure all of us - customers, employees, and families - remain safe as New Mexico reopens for business and recreation." [More information] COVID-19 Stop the Spread of Germs Prevent COVID-19 Wear a Cloth Face Covering How to Clean and Disinfect Your Home Managing Anxiety and Stress How to Wear a Mask Hobbs Nationally Recognized as One of the Fastest-Growing Cities That's Still Affordable for Homebuyers Hobbs has been nationally recognized by LendEDU as one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities that is still affordable for homebuyers. You can see the full report here: https://lendedu.com/blog/fastest-growing-cities-still-affordable-for-homebuyers/ The Guide The City of Hobbs resource magazine, called "The Guide", will be delivered to every postal customer in LEA COUNTY! Click below for the digital version of The Guide! Also, be sure to check out the CORE website at www.corehobbs.com E-Trak Customer Portal Register for events for the CORE and the Recreation department! Go to E-Trak › South Convenience Center click to enlarge WHI Hobbs The City of Hobbs was proud to partner with WHI Hobbs in collecting over 5,600 granola/fruit bars! Our goal was 5,000, and per usual, our public servants exceeded it! This effort came from all City of Hobbs departments! Thank you for the opportunity to help, WHI Hobbs and Leslie! Rockwind Community Links Ranked #2 in New Mexico on Golfweek Magazine’s Annual Best Courses You Can Play List Hobbs, NM (July 27, 2020) - Golfweek Magazine has released its annual Best Courses You Can Play in each state rankings and Rockwind Community Links in Hobbs, New Mexico, retains the #2 position that was earned in 2019. The highly regarded course, which offers multiple tees for players of all ability levels, is a popular destination for golfers in the state as well as west Texas. Read More › City Commission Rules and Procedures To view the newly adopted Rules and Meeting Procedures for City Commission meetings, please click the following link: Rules Business Registration and Gross Receipts Tax Number Required If you’re operating a business for profit in Hobbs, you must have a gross receipts tax identification number and a City of Hobbs’ business registration. In an effort to educate the public about the laws of the City, we are providing the following information regarding the most common types of licenses needed to conduct business within the City. If you have specific questions about what type of license is required for you, please contact City Hall at 397-9200. Read More › Hobbs ranked as the #19 safest city in New Mexico (click to read article) Hobbs Ranked as One of the Best Places in the U.S. to Make More Money Hobbs ranked as one of the best places in the United States to make more money and grow income according to LendEDU's newest report. Hobbs ranked #24 out of over 25,000 U.S. towns! Factors that were analyzed include income growth from 2000 to 2017 and forecasted income growth over the next five years. The full report and methodology can be found here: https://lendedu.com/blog/250-cities-seeing-fastest-growth-household-income/ Our Mission is S.E.R.V.I.C.E. Safety Engaged Team Members Responsive Visionary Inclusive Customer Driven Enhance Quality of Life Connect With Us Facebook Twitter The CORE on Facebook Flood Information Page Art in Public Places Major Thoroughfare Plan Capital Project List Use Code RED to be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts (such as temporary trash pickup changes). Sign up for the text, call, and email service by clicking here. You can download the mobile app here: City of Hobbs Financial Transparency Website Citizens Self Service Introducing Citizen Self Service for the City of Hobbs, New Mexico. We are excited to offer our citizens, businesses, and visitors online access 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to a wide array of city services! Tune in to 99.3 FM hear the latest public service announcements, event updates and emergency broadcasts from the City of Hobbs, 24 hours a day! The City Commission meetings are now broadcasted LIVE on KHBX 99.3! Visit the Rockwind Community Links website! Quality of Life Master Plan Community Bulletin Board Top of Page Home Sitemap Contact Us Facebook Commission Departments Services Business Support Employment How Do I...? Living in Hobbs Online Payments Documents Legal Notices Helpful Links