New Mexico Sun

Recent News About City of Hobbs

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  Teen found guilty of throwing newborn baby into dumpster will get credit for time served at sentencing

  Alexi Avila faces a maximum of 18 years in prison after being found guilty of child abuse and attempted first-degree murder for throwing her baby into a dumpster.

  By New Mexico Sun Report

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  Hobbs official: Proposed truck ordinance will 'improve the safety and the health of all residents and visitors of Hobbs'

  With travelers going to and coming from neighboring Texas, a southeast New Mexico town is trying to crack down on large trucks parking on the side of the road.

  By New Mexico Sun Report

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  Strickland: 'Our projection shows that we’ll continue to grow as a community'

  Hobbs will soon have a new middle school after its school board recently approved a plan to address the city’s growing population.

  By New Mexico Sun Report

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  Woman accused of abandoning infant in trash bin requests visitation: 'We can't predict what she might or might not do'

  A Hobbs woman accused of putting her baby in a dumpster is now seeking visitation with the child, according to KOB 4.

  By Timothy Stuckey

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• Hobbs leaders seek amendment to New Mexico law in response to unintentional cuts to tax revenue

  Hobbs officials are calling for a change to a state law they claim caused an unintentional loss of gross receipts tax revenue for the community, Albuquerque CBS affiliate KRQE reported.

  By John Suayan

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  Attempted murder charge for Hobbs teen mom accused of tossing infant in dumpster

  Authorities have revealed additional details in a case arising from an 18-year-old Hobbs woman’s alleged attempt to murder her infant.

  By John Suayan

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