I have had the honour of living on 5 continents . i love libraries and have enjoyed many. Then,…read morethrough a misadventure I am here in lovely little Hobbs to recuperate. You are all spoiled. I envy you. I have never experienced so professional, organized, patient, CLEAN and wonderful a library as Hobbs Library. EVERY single one of your librarians are friendly and kind. Each one goes out of their way to assist you. I have had help with printing, research, computing and general knowledge of New Mexico. I am so impressed!

The Hobbs Public Library is a gem…read more It saddens me that more people don't utilize the services here. My kids love going to their section downstairs. It's organized very nicely. There's a really nice patio to hold book club meetings, meet up with a friend, or, for example, have paperwork notarized. The staff is really nice. A staff member usually always asks me if I need assistance or at least greets me when I walk in. When they aren't available to help you or you just want to browse the computers, the online catalog is extremely user-friendly. The parking spaces are a bit too small for this truck / SUV town. So far there have been a few books that they don't have. I forget to request it in person. One is called "Lost in the Barrens" by Farley Mowat. At any rate, this is a great library if you have youngsters. They often hold events catered to babies all the way up to 3rd grade students. Also, there's a small playground area on the north end so you may let your kids depressurize after being quiet during your library visit. :) Please help keep the grounds clean by ensuring your trash goes all the way into a receptacle. You're the best, pass it on!

If you can find the MVD office on Jack Gomez Boulevard in Hobbs, NM, then you can find the…read more"Fortress on the Plains." About a 1/2 mile northwest of the MVD lies the metal sculpture of Brian Norwood, a local artist. It's back off of the Lovington Highway. You can certainly see it from the highway, but there are a couple of ways to drive closer to it too... What stands out immediately and can be seen as your zipping along on Highway 18 is the silouhette of a Boeing B-17, which is also referred to as the "Flying Fortress." The heavy massive planes were "four-engined bomber" planes that helped provide remarkable and highly accurate capabilities for attacking our enemies. It also depicts pilots-in-training who flew these Boeing B-17s at the former nearby Hobbs Army Air Field which was a prevalent training base during the Second World War. To my knowledge, there is no plaque or highway sign informing of said historical piece. I hope that someday soon this would change. My oldest daughter and I parked on a caliche road as close to it as we could and walked up to it to take photos. If you choose to do this, just be careful of wildlife holes - prairie dogs and snakes live here as do mesquite bushes and all the desert weeds and prickly flora! Lol. Norwood's website states that the structure is "19 feet tall at the tail and stretches for 82 feet from end-to-end." The sculpture was funded by the City of Hobbs and dedicated "at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month -- Veteran's Day 2008." As I always say, history - no matter our opinion - should always be remembered so the good may be repeated and the bad shall not! Please make a point of viewing this artwork as it is free and rich with history if you know how and where to look for it. TIP: The sun sets behind the "Fortress." New Mexico's sunsets are stunning! Works Cited http://briannorwoodart.com/fortress_on_the_plains https://www.britannica.com/technology/B-17

The Lovington Public Library is a smaller library, but it seems to have an abundance of services:…read more * computers & Internet * online databases * digital classes * wireless printing * youth storytime sessions * kid craft days * & more old-fashioned services like fax & copy machines They sell 16 GB USB drives for $10 each. https://www.lovingtonpubliclibrary.org/ I popped in on 3.21.2025 to inquire if anybody knew what was going on with the Lea County Museum. One nice staff member tried calling the museum for me. When that failed, she asked a few questions to her supervisor who never left her desk during the 5+ minute conversation. I used to work at a library and I'm so glad to see that people still use them. Free, ample parking in a private lot. Beautiful, colorful mural on the parking lot side along with plenty of outdoor seating & shade. Thank you, Lovington!

So we New Mexicans know the bad rap that Children Youth & Family Department (CYFD) gets statewide,…read morebut hear me out... The location on Calle Sur Street in Hobbs, NM, was nothing but welcoming and friendly to me on 9.18.2025. My friend had posted a flyer about "Hold onto Hope 2025 Suitcase Drive." This applies to all NM CYFD offices statewide, however, I think it's a brilliant idea. The idea is that "every child deserves to carry their STORY in a bag of dignity not a trash bag." My daughters had these really small suitcases that they quickly grew out of, but I explained to the nice receptionist that they were gently used and perfect for babies, toddlers and younger children. Donations are still being accepted through October. Thank you to my local CYFD office for doing this! These kids matter so much!

I traveled to Denver City with some work mail that needed to go out soon on Jul 1, 2025…read more Of course I used the trusty Yelp app to search up United States Postal Service. For a small town post office, this place is nice! Several entrances to the parking lot due to the building being on the corner. No typical old musty government building smell when I walked in (because I don't trust the outdoor drop boxes lol). I'm jealous because my hometown USPS building sucks.

Fun place if your visiting and collecting badges like we do when we visit towns and cities, if your…read moreon the unpleasant side, it may not seem as nice. Tho the men and women here were super nice. Entering inside there wasn't a maned visitors desk. We had to use the intercom to announce us and our intentions. Then it went over dispatch, we heard it. Then someone came to the door to let us in. Great place inside. Building seems somewhat newish. Very clean. We were able to get the badge to add to our collection. Very happy!

The way I find art in public places sometimes is the same way that I find everything else…read more.. scouring Google Earth and reading as much as I can everywhere I go. I am willing to bet that most of Lea County doesn't even know that "Indian Statue" even exists. Five stars for this art piece in the middle of nowhere because it's art. It's history. It's original. From Monument Highway, the statue is visible. It stands quite tall. My Jeep parked next to it seems so tiny. Lol. The rocks in the masonry look just like the caliche that naturally surrounds the area. The plaque on the front side of the statue reads: "Monument Settled in 1885 and named for a marker at the springs a few miles west, Monument remained a ranching community until oil was discovered in 1928. The Indian Statue, called Geronimo by residents, was erected in 1928 by land developers. Monument has produced 4 world champion rodeo performers: George Weir & Roy, Betty Gayle & Jimmie B. Cooper. A centennial celebration was held in 1985. Erected by Monument Centennial Committee" I hope it continues to be a fixture in this tiny community.

Isn't it so that every time I move, I am summoned to jury duty?…read more When I entered this court into Yelp, I named it what the building had on it: "NM 5th District Court." The powers that be renamed it to "Lea County District Court." While this is quite confusing, the entire county and local newspaper also seem to use these titles interchangably. Back on March 27, 2023, I entered this new-to-me building to report for jury duty. First off, parking was free. The staff was mostly friendly and assistive. The deputies who facilitated the metal detector and security area were surprisingly high-spirited and amicable. This court assists individuals who had Spanish as a first language with headphones and devices. There were two translators present during all times. The process is a bit lackadasical for this, though. The women's restroom was mostly clean. There were no electronic devices allowed. This includes phones, smart watches, and tablets. We also weren't allowed to bring our own bottled water which I think is absolute horse s***. They don't offer water for patrons except from the most disgusting water fountain ever. The bailiff would announce, "Just run the water for a few seconds and it will taste better." Pfft! It's a nice newish modern building. The only thing that absolutely sucked was the room that they used for the potential jurors had this huge column that obstructed the view for everyone involved. All-in-all I wish Judge Shoobridge who oversaw most of the jury duty selections that I attended a nice retirement towards the end of this month. All you need to bring are your keys and something to read because you will be waiting a while... unless you're the sort who can strike up a conversation with strangers. Some days were longer waits than others.