A few years ago, I learned that "New Mexico is number one in the country for child food insecurity…read more(meaning having little to no food on the weekends)." Another devastating fact: 23% of kids in my county of Lea were "food insecure." That's simply no good. The Weekend Hunger Initiative (WHI) Hobbs Backpack Program is an opportunity for those who can to donate and volunteer in an effort to "deliver bags of food to Hobbs Municipal Schools students who are food insecure over the weekends." Coming up soon is their Christmas in July Food Drive from July 23-31, 2026. They "invite local businesses, churches, organizations, and clubs to join us in collecting shelf-stable food items and helping us restock for the upcoming school year." WHI essentially turns this non-profit event into a friendly competition. I am thrilled about how important community service is in my hometown of Hobbs, NM. This is such an amazing program! On a different note, my own kids do not participate in the program as I am very blessed. But my oldest daughter noticed that some of the middle school kids who receive bags on Friday afternoons have been seen throwing full bags away in the dumpsters at school or in trash cans right in front of teachers. That is pretty disheartening and I wonder if their parents know this. They couldn't save it for someone else to eat? Seriously?! For more info, go to https://www.whihobbs.com/.

BadLands has the most SS parts in town and great turn around on chemical pump repairs. Staff is…read moregreat and the free coffee, sodas and candy bars are a great touch.

I want to extend deep gratitude to Chapel of Hope Funerals & Cremations for so many years of…read morehealing and professionalism. Over my 42-years of life, I have had to say goodbye too many times to many people in Hobbs and the surrounding area. Chapel of Hope assists loved one's families with a variety of needs: * Burial * Celebration of Life * Cremation * Funeral Service * Graveside Service * Grief Counseling * Memorial Service * Military Funeral Honors * Prayer Service * Visitation * Memorial Gathering & more Their obituaries are searchable on their website: chapelofhopefunerals.com Thank you for being a caring, supportive pillar of and for our community.

Chapel of Hope delivered excellent care to my family for my Mother. I used them for my late…read morehusband and my extended families have used them for their kind and caring services. Thank you for all you have done in our times of need and for so many in the community who would choose no other.

City Park in Hobbs, NM, has a Little Library…read more It's near the entrance with the arched sign. When I dropped off some children's books on 12.23.2024 I noticed there were only a handful of ratty children's books. No young adult or adult choices. If you don't know how little libraries work, you're supposed to bring a book to trade for one. It's a borrowing system. Hence, the inclusion of the word "library." Just because it's free doesn't mean you shouldn't take care of it. Thank you once again to City of Hobbs, Hobbs Rotary Club, Hobbs Schools, Hobbs Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, & our community's book donors. #LittleLibrary #LittleLibraries #books #HobbsNM #NewMexico #JenniInNewMexico #JenniInTheUSA

The month of May is foster care awareness month…read more Emma's Closet is a nonprofit community organization based out of Hobbs, New Mexico, that assists foster families all across Lea County. Their motto is "helping foster families get started and keep going." They accept donations such as clothes, shoes, school supplies, beds, and furniture. Additionally, many of these items may be purchased through their Walmart registry. Money donations may be sent via check or through PayPal @casaemmascloset. When you get ready to donate gently-used or new items, you do need to schedule an appointment for pick up by calling (806) 680-5335. For more info follow their group page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19NLnTRaTJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Lea County Convenience Center is the premier location in Hobbs, NM, for recycling as well as…read moregetting rid of residential junk. My most recent visit on 2/9/2023 was easy breezy. The company I work for had a truckload of cardboard that we wanted recycled. Here's the process: + Have everything separated before arriving. + Don't be a douche bag and let your items fly out of the pickup going down the highway. I used a large cinderblock to weigh down all the boxes we had after stacking them somewhat strategically. Worked like a charm. + There's usually somebody at the entrance to assist you. The last few items are recycling. take your address and license plate as this is a service free of charge to Lea County residents. + once you've been directed to your spot, you can go ahead and turn your vehicle off and stay inside. They'll do the work! The staff members are very friendly and helpful. They keep the area clean and there is no debris or suspect metal or nails (or the like) where your vehicle will be driving. Now onto items that they recycle: Lea County residents household materials only (Not Commercial) Yard trimmings, weeds, and yard trash Furniture and mattresses Demolition material, wood, sheet rock, and carpet Large trailer loads of residential demolition Passenger Tires Tree limbs Appliances (Freon removed) and metal 2 Pallets per day Limbs Metal Tires (with and without rims) Cardboard (corrugated only) Batteries Used Motor Oil These "Accepted Recyclables" are allowed: Limbs Metal Tires (with and without rims) Cardboard (corrugated only) Batteries Used Motor Oil Visit their website for more what is not accepted hours of operation at https://www.leacounty.net.

The Little Library at Del Norte Park in Hobbs, New Mexico, is near the first playground as you…read moreenter the park. Parking is free and ample. As of 12.23.2024, the library was not well maintained. Books were rummaged through and bent out of shape. Even more disturbing was the fact that the whole unit had been shifted upon the concrete in which it sat. I still have to give four stars for this one because donors are still volunteering their reads to the program. Please teach your children (and unruly adults) to be gentle with books and to treat them with respect so that others may foster a love of reading.

Wow! Super pleased with the cleaning of the carpet in my house! Arrived on time and the work done…read morewas exceptional! The cost was very reasonable. This is the second time I have used Reliable and will definitely use them again! This is a business you can trust!