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.

My hometown Habitat for Humanity makes me proud!…read more Yesterday--May 8, 2024-- I called their office to inquire about how furniture donations work. A receptionist referred me over to her coordinator. The coordinator explained that as long as the furniture pieces had no damage or stains that most likely the items would be accepted. Then she had me text her some photos. After giving me their blessing that they would accept them they gathered my address and pick up information as I was not able to bring them to the store. I am not sure what their mile radius is, but it wouldn't hurt to ask if they would be able to pick items up for you. If you're able to drop off items, this large building in Hobbs, New Mexico is easy to find next to Tractor Supply. Today--May 9, 2024--when the two guys who arrived on time (11AM) to pick up my sofa and loveseat donations, they were very cordial and mentioned that the set I was donating was very nice. I hope somebody will appreciate them as much as I did. Please donate or volunteer for Habitat: https://www.hobbshabitat.org/about-us

I never had a reason to go to Cell Geeks until yesterday, November 4, 2024…read more My 10-year-old has an iPhone. It wasn't my choice. It was given to her several years ago behind my back by her dad, my ex-husband. This kid is a phone dropper. It's a wonder how she hasn't cracked a screen until recently. The guys who work here were welcoming and assistive as soon as we walked in. In less than 10 minutes, her screen was repaired. The price was a bit steep at $138.87 charged to plastic, but I'm relieved it's replaced and there were no issues. Plus there was a 7-day warranty if any issues did arise. They sell tons of other items... screen protectors, phone cases for a variety of brands & generations, perfumes, colognes, toys, jewelry & more. Free parking in a plaza across from the Home Depot. Thanks, Geeks.

Horrible service they asked for my PIN number while they were fixing my screen and it was real…read moresketchy, they kept asking for more personal information including my social and kept pushing for me to buy a phone, never ever going back to cell geeks

Village MVD is a third party full-service Motor Vehicle Department with a... wait for it... drive…read morethru! In addition to this Hobbs location, there are Village MVDs in Artesia and Ruidoso Downs. This particular place took over an old bank - they still have the tube canisters... minus the lollipops they'd send my mom over when they'd ask how many children were in her vehicle. Lol. There are two reasons why I knocked off a star: - they charge $22 cost recovery/registration renewal fee - they do NOT offer driver's licenses or IDs, handicap placards, driving records, or DOT physicals. Their bread and butter are the following: + Registrations + Titles + VIN Inspections I came here on 10/31/2023 which was the day my vehicle registration expired (lol) and was met with friendly, speedy service. Good to know I can get my new tags on the day that my old one expires without the wait or possible bad attitudes of my old MVD office. For more info, go to https://www.villagemvd.com or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VillageMVDHobbs.

Isaiah's Soup Kitchen, a non-profit based in Hobbs, NM, provides poverty-stricken folks with free…read moremeals. Back in April (2024). the co-owners of my company expressed their desire to have our leftover catered food from our business party delivered to Isaiah's. That task was assigned to me. Don't they know not to trust me with food though?! Lol. I wasn't too clear as to how the process worked at first as I never could reach them on the phone, but here's my advice... Non-perishable items may be left at the door during off hours. If you are not comfortable doing that or if you have perishable food like we did, then deliver them in person at around 10 AM or sometime well before noon. I have never noticed anybody inside between 7 and 8 AM. The owner, Tabitha, was a very kind lady. Her volunteers & workers were also real friendly & gracious. Most recently, they even walked out to my Jeep and carried our donations back inside for me. What a great way to serve our community & not waste food!

I was planning a professional development conference for Hobbs Schools and needed a large,…read morelast-minute printing job done. Superior Printing went above and beyond! Not only did they rush my job, but Bruce carefully reviewed by document and found some errors that I could correct prior to printing. Megan's customer service was great, and they even printed my covers at no additional cost! I cannot recommend this company enough!! Thank you for the high quality job and incredible customer service and support! Bri Luna

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.

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