Lady Raider Basketball TV Schedule Announced Oct 10, 2008
In addition, KMYL can be seen on Suddenlink channel 6, DISH Network Lubbock local channel 14 and in Hobbs, N.M., on channel 29. The Lady Raiders will host two exhibition games on Sun. (Texastech.com)
State gives companies environmental award for Eunice clean-up Oct 10, 2008
Respec has subcontracted of Hobbs. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Peppers Pride targets two more stakes Oct 7, 2008
He said next for her is the $170,000 New Mexico Cup Filly and Mare Championship on Nov. 9 at her Zia Park base in Hobbs, N.M. Following that race is the $125,000 New Mexico State Racing Commission Handicap at Sunland Park on Dec. 14. Both races are restricted to fillies and mares bred in New Mexico. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Business group names VIVA winners for 2008 Oct 7, 2008
The honorees are: in Albuquerque; the in Clayton; in Las Cruces; in Farmington; the in Socorro; in Hobbs; and in Santa Fe. The VIVA Awards banquet takes place Oct. 23 at the Hotel Albuquerque. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Filly sets record with 17th straight victory Oct 5, 2008
HOBBS, N.M. - It was an easy win for Peppers Pride. About three lengths, in fact. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cardinals' Boldin will not play today Oct 5, 2008
New Mexico thoroughbred Peppers Pride raced to a 3-length victory in a 6-furlong allowance race in Hobbs, N.M., for her 17th win in as many starts for a modern North American record. Peppers Pride had shared the mark of 16 straight victories with Triple Crown winner Citation, two-time Horse of the Year Cigar, Mister Frisky, and Hallowed Dreams. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Peppers Pride ready again for record run Oct 4, 2008
Saturday at Zia Park in Hobbs, N.M., she will attempt to win her 17th straight race and separate herself in the record books from Cigar, Citation, Hallowed Dreams, and Mister Frisky with the longest win streak in history. She currently shares North America's modern consecutive-win mark of 16 races with those horses, a streak she compiled by winning every start in a career dating back to July 2005. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Peppers Pride goes for record 17th straight win Oct 3, 2008
With one more victory in a 6-furlong allowance race Saturday at Zia Park in Hobbs, N.M., the 5-year-old thoroughbred mare would improve to 17 victories in 17 starts, a modern North American record. "Hey, she's earned it,'' Baffert said Thursday. "A win's a win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Baffert: Record counts for New Mexico thoroughbred Oct 3, 2008
With one more victory in a 6-furlong allowance race Saturday at Zia Park in Hobbs, N.M., the 5-year-old thoroughbred mare would improve to 17 victories in 17 starts, a modern North American record. Hey, she's earned it, Baffert said Thursday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
63nd Sul Ross NIRA Rodeo Oct 3, 2008
N.M.; New Mexico Jr. College, Hobbs, N.M.; Odessa. College; Ranger Junior College; South Plains College. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Residents Lose Internet Sep 14, 2008
The affected areas included Ruidoso, Carlsbad, Espanola and Hobbs. Service was lost for about 20 minutes after 10 a.m., and then resumed shortly after. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Rams still unscored upon after five games Sep 12, 2008
Now they trail top-ranked Eldorado (5-0) coming off a 2-0 win over La Cueva and a 3-1 victory over St. Pius X last week, No. 2 Mayfield and third-ranked Hobbs, which was No. 8 a week ago. No. 14 Highland visits Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. The Rams face La Cueva Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at the soccer complex. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Lobo Radio Network Affiliates Sep 8, 2008
1 FM) - Hobbs, N.M. KNMX (540 AM) - Las Vegas, N.M. KRUI (1490 AM) - Ruidoso, N.M. KSSR (1340 AM) - Santa Rosa, N.M. KMXQ (92. 9 FM) - Socorro, N.M.. (Golobos.com)
Baker, Harris lead Rams in 24-20 win Aug 30, 2008
Host Rio Rancho survived eight fumbles, two of which they lost, an interception, three blocked punts and a dismal 4-of-12 conversion on third down but still held off Hobbs, 24-20, Friday evening ... The defense was right in the face of the Hobbs quarterbacks throughout the game, while Baker rushed for 107 yards on 18 carries, including two long touchdown runs, and Harris hauled the ball 19 times for 147 yards, unofficially ... After Hobbs took the opening kickoff and went three-and-out, the Rams... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Daniels Fund spreads $340,000 among New Mexico nonprofits Aug 29, 2008
The Daniels Fund is based in Colorado and was established by Bill Daniels, a cable television pioneer who was a former resident of Hobbs, N.M. The program areas eligible for grants through the Daniels Fund fall into categories of aging, alcoholism and substance abuse, amateur sports, disabilities, education, homeless and disadvantaged, and youth development. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Treasury Dept. gives microlender ACCON $1.07M to expand Aug 28, 2008
It has lending partnerships in Alamogordo, Anthony-Chaparral, Artesia, Belen, Clovis, Dexter, Edgewood-Moriarty, Espa;ola, Farmington, Gallup-Zuni, Grant, Hatch Hobbs, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Alamos, Los Lunas, Raton, Roswell, Santa Fe, Santa Teresa, Silver City, Springer and Taos. ACC;ON New Mexico s fingerprints are all over New Mexico s business community and have enabled many hard-working people to realize their business dreams, said Domenici in a prepared statement. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Rams football team No.7 in first Coaches Poll Aug 24, 2008
Two other 5A teams on the Rams schedule, Hobbs, which received 25 points from coaches, and Carlsbad (8), just missed the top 10. Hobbs is here in the opener Friday, while Carlsbad visits on Oct. 17. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
ELECTION 2008: Corporation commission hopefuls answer key query: Is it market or mandate? Aug 17, 2008
Joseph Hobbs: It depends on how you would quantify and classify (government) help ... Joe Hobbs is running because he thinks he understands the duties better than any other candidate ... Hobbs is a senior technical engineer with AT&T. He s also worked at US West Advance Technologies and Bell Communication Research. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
MMA event set for Coliseum Aug 15, 2008
The "Collision at the Coliseum" will feature between 10 and 12 fights, featured by Texas RuFFhouse Fight Association's Paco Castillo taking on Alfredo Herrera of Hobbs, N.M., in the showcase bout. To make the event possible, the sport had to first gather popularity in the area, and it did just that. (Odessa American, TX)
MFA's Town Hall addresses housing concerns Aug 4, 2008
"Community leaders in Carlsbad say they have 1,000 jobs available, but nowhere to house employees," said Jay Czar, executive director of the MFA. "There is a critical shortage of affordable housing -- both rental and for sale -- throughout southeastern New Mexico. Five new hotels are being built in Hobbs just to have places to put people.". There is a lack of affordable housing in the Santa Fe, Espanola and Taos areas, said New Mexico State Treasurer James Lewis, a member of the MFA board of... (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Football All-Star Preview Jul 30, 2008
Artesia's Coly Hokett, Hobbs Eagle Shon Mitchell, and Onate's Gave Taney make great additions to the receiving corps ... Las Cruces Bulldawg Tress Diaz is going to be the most athletic of the bunch and Hobbs Eagle Kyle Johnson is going to be the linebacker that can make the monster hit ... Gabriel Britton, DB, Silver Jose Bustillos, DE, Mayfield Alberto Caballero, QB, Hobbs Nathan Carver, OT, Clovis Tress Diaz, LB, Las Cruces Neil Dolly, DL, Mayfield Nathan Enrquez, WR, Mayfield Coly Hokett, WR,... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
NMPreps: Hendo's Most Improved Teams Jul 23, 2008
They did reach the play-offs and beat the Eagles from Hobbs in Hobbs 28-21 in a thriller ... They have beefed up their schedule and open up with Hobbs which is looking to be the NMPreps ... They do travel to Sandia, Hobbs, and Alamogordo this year. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
State offers training in Hobbs on pit rules Jul 17, 2008
The state Oil Conservation Division's Environmental Bureau will offer training on the newly adopted pit rules July 23 in Hobbs ... The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lea County Event Center in Hobbs. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Officials predict longer, stronger fire season in the West Jul 7, 2008
The season began early with successive human-caused grass fires near Hobbs in January, February and March that burned tens of thousands of acres, led to evacuations and destroyed several homes. Residents this past week evacuated the historic northern Arizona mining town of Crown King, where a wildfire - believed started by a signal fire set by lost hikers - burned several homes. (AZCentral -- News)
Local foundation presents scholarship awards Jun 29, 2008
Permian Honor Scholarship Foundation Inc. has awarded scholarships totaling $265,000 to Permian Basin students who wish to pursue their education at Howard College in Big Spring, Midland College, New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, Odessa College and The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. The Permian Presidential Scholarship award recipients are Kelsi B. Hays, Alyssa K. Murphy and Christian T. Whalen. (Odessa American, TX)
Troutman Sanders Merges With D.C. Firm Jun 26, 2008
Top Stories From Law. Deal with 100-lawyer Ross, Dixon adds offices in Chicago and California and beefs up firm's presence in Washington. (Law.com)
Gallagher leads oil industry in lean, and fat, times Jun 25, 2008
Gallagher's father soon was transferred again, this time to Hobbs, but Gallagher remained in Roswell with family friends to graduate in 1973 from Goddard High School ... The city of Hobbs hired him in 1977 as superintendent of recreation, thanks to his reputation as an accomplished athlete ... He also worked summers as a life guard and basketball coach in Hobbs. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Federal races clear Jun 8, 2008
Steve Pearce of Hobbs defeated Heather Wilson of Albuquerque in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Hobbs picked up 51 percent of the 111,302 ballots cast. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
High gasoline prices a boon for N.M. oil patch Jun 5, 2008
HOBBS, N.M. Tony Pearson can always tell when times are good in the New Mexico oil patch ... It's not strictly skyrocketing gas prices that are helping Hobbs ... And Colorado Energy is building an electrical power plant west of Hobbs, bolstering the city's reputation as a burgeoning energy center. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Federal races to become clearer Jun 3, 2008
Pearce of Hobbs has represented CD-2 since 2003. He is an Assistant Minority Whip. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Shallenberger loves baseball, new challenge Jun 1, 2008
I ve had obviously a great chance to watch him coach in the last seven years, Carver, former Hobbs High athletic director, said. I d just say he s made Clovis baseball into a very, very respectable sport. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams softball wins two, loses two in Farmington May 28, 2008
Rams 6, Hobbs 2: Pitcher Stacy Caldwell led the Rams 12-hit attack in their first-round game against the 11th-seeded Eagles with three singles, while Julie Santillanes, Stephanie Dunham, Shannon Garcia and Shelby Pendley had two hits apiece. Garcia and Pendley each socked a home run. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Basketball: West Texas Clinic notebook May 25, 2008
ONCE UPON A TIME: Marfa head boys basketball coach Alonzo Samaniego probably doesn't even dream to be in quite the position that Russ Gilmore is as the head boys coach at powerful Hobbs, N.M. ... "I was really excited about the coach from Hobbs and the coach from Amarillo talking about the fast break and zone press and man press," Samaniego said ... "That's what this is all about," said Gilmore, who won his fifth New Mexico state title in a 10-year stint with Hobbs this season. (Odessa American, TX)
Toros fall in preseason opener, set roster May 23, 2008
RHP Keegan Laycock Peru, IN; IF Brett Crossland Hobbs, NM. RHP Loren Lauver Katy, TX; C Corey Thrush Brookville, OH. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Retiring Chavez finally seeing red May 23, 2008
Altogether, 17 teams scored points, as the runner-up Rams were followed by La Cueva (62), Highland (58), Clovis (37), Eldorado (29), Alamogordo (23), Mayfield (22), Sandia (12), Gallup (8), Valley and Hobbs (7 apiece), Oate (5), Los Lunas (4), Gadsden (3), and Manzano and Las Cruces (2 each). Although the Rams 4x400 relay didn t win, RRHS had a winning relay team: The 4x100 quartet (Nate Wilkins, Trujillo, Miano and Gizeh Ibaez) sped to a 42. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams girls falter, finish ninth May 23, 2008
25), Albuquerque High (14), Valley (13), Sandia and Highland (12 apiece), Las Cruces (7), and Gallup, Hobbs and Carlsbad (6 apiece). Pilar Saiz and Katrina Trout finished 2-3 in the pole vault, each clearing 9-9. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Right place at the right time May 21, 2008
And, he's planning more delegations to Farmington, Roswell and Hobbs. "I want to pull people and organizations together to work more in unison on deals and make mutual referrals," Chavez says. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Softball team faces Hobbs Eagles first May 16, 2008
The Rams (15-10) are the 6 seed at Ricketts Park and meet 11th-seeded Hobbs at 10 a.m. Friday ... Hobbs was 3-1 against Clovis this season ... I don t know enough about Hobbs to talk about, Kohman said, noting he gave the OK for the Eagles to practice at his Eagle Ridge softball complex this week on their way to Farmington. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Storm tabs Potter as its first football coach May 13, 2008
Carver recalled one season when he was the athletic director at Hobbs High School, a season the Eagles seemed flying toward the playoffs, only to get drilled by Potter s Cavemen. I got to see him up close down there, kicking our butt when he was at Carlsbad they spanked us at our place, 31-0. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Mexico Animal Shelter, Audrain Humane Society sponsoring dog house giveaway May 8, 2008
Mexico Ledger - News. Thursday, May 08, 2008. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
Rams finish run of 1-5A table May 8, 2008
Other teams nailing down playoff berths by going 1-2 in their districts are La Cueva and Valley in 2-5A, Oate and Mayfield in 3-5A, Carlsbad in 4-5A, and Eldorado and Rio Grande in 5-5A. Hobbs and Clovis are below. 500 in 4-5A and have yet to decide the runner-up spot. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rants and Raves May 8, 2008
If you want to know what Steve Pearce thinks about the environment, go to Hobbs. It stinks so bad, I couldn t stay in a hotel there. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
New UNM baseball coach recruits heavily in N.M. May 4, 2008
Birmingham s Trojans won the Class AAAA diamond crown in 1981, but he departed Las Cruces in 1983 to become the public relations officer and an assistant baseball coach for Ron Black at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs. Birmingham left those jobs but not Hobbs, where he started a baseball program at College of the Southwest in 1987, and success there may not have been overnight but within two years the Mustangs won 33 games and were ranked as high as 25th in the nation (NAIA). (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Tony Benford Named To MU Coaching Staff May 3, 2008
ative of Hobbs, N.M., Benford was a 1986 fourth-round NBA Draft selection by the Boston Celtics ... He led Hobbs to the state title in his final season, earning MVP honors of the state championship tournament after posting 29 points in the title game. (CollegeInsiders.com)
These kids are going places starting with Atlanta May 2, 2008
The Permian Basin of New Mexico in Hobbs is an underused underground resource of saline water. Look at algae and using oils could be used to produce fuels, which perhaps could be cost-competitive; underground fossil fuels, he continued. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Adrianne Ross' Bio Apr 19, 2008
Hometown:Hobbs, N.M.. High School:Hobbs H.S. ... HIGH SCHOOL: Ross was a three-sport athlete at Hobbs High School, playing basketball for head coach Johnny Casavs. (Gofrogs.com)
Rams boys, girls run away with Moriarty Invite titles Apr 18, 2008
Also in the field are a few other southern schools, such as Hobbs and Alamogordo, plus Albuquerque schools Cibola, Highland, La Cueva and Eldorado. The Cougars are the favorites to win both meets, the Chavezes agreed. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
College golf: Wranglers lead state tourney Apr 8, 2008
Scores from the state tournament will carry over for the NJCAA Region 5 Tournament, which is scheduled for April 21-22 at Hobbs, N.M.. Texas Junior College Championship. (Odessa American, TX)
Fisk to appeal order about Georgia O'Keeffe donation Apr 4, 2008
In March Nashville Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle permanently banned any sale of the 101-piece collection and set an October deadline for Fisk to retrieve the artwork from storage and put it on display. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in New Mexico had sued to gain the rights over the collection because of the school's attempts to sell paintings and because they weren't currently on display. (KSLA.com, LA)
Fatal accident Mar 31, 2008
HOBBS, N.M. Ismael De La Rosa, of Artesia, N.M., died at the scene of a two-vehicle collision about 4:30 p.m. Saturday on State Highway 529 and County Road 126, west of Hobbs, N.M.. According to a news release, New Mexico State Police responded to the scene and determined that a 1990 Peterbilt tanker truck belonging to Crain Hot Oil Service, of Lovington, N.M., and a 2008 Yamaha motorcycle driven by 51-year-old De La Rosa collided when truck driver 35-year-old Fidel Martinez, of Hobbs, tried to... (Odessa American, TX)
Meyer's Mailbag: Two more five-star Tigers? Mar 31, 2008
Any updates with of Hobbs, New Mexico. After just finishing his season with a state championship, a decision should be coming soon I would assume. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
SDSU Men's Tennis Heads North for a Pair of Matches This Week Mar 28, 2008
Colman, meanwhile, was triumphant in his first-ever Division I singles match on March 7, when he knocked off Idaho's Andrew Hobbs, 6-3, 6-3. The transfer from Cabrillo College has also won his last three doubles matches at the No. 3 spot, teaming with Ceban and Schulz van Endert. (Goaztecs.com)
Mayor Pushes Plans for Racino in Moriarty Mar 28, 2008
That long-delayed study on the impact of Hobbs' Zia Park Racetrack/Black Gold Casino on the four other racinos and the economy in southeastern New Mexico was presented to commissioners at the racing commission meeting last week. Because of the regular April racing commission meeting, Encinias told all the officials assembled "everything needs to be fast-tracked." "This is probably the largest economic development project this valley will see," Encinias said. (Cedar Crest East Mountain Telegraph, NM)
Jeff Taylor down to three Mar 27, 2008
The Hobbs Eagles recently captured another state title with a 73-71 thrilling win over rival Clovis. Senior forward came up huge as he has done so many times, scoring 31 points and making a number of key plays late in the game to push Hobbs over the top ... "It will probably come down to Texas, Vanderbilt and Gonzaga. Probably, I want to be close to my family. I have a lot of family around here (Hobbs) and in Texas. My decision will come down to feeling comfortable with the coaches and players... (Marquette Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tech signs New Mexico forward Mar 26, 2008
This past season, Hart received all-district honors in the league that produced the top two teams in the state and scored a career high 21 points, seven rebounds, and four blocks versus Hobbs High School, the No. 1 team in New Mexico. Last summer, Hart was a member of the New Mexico Lobos AAU Elite Basketball Team that advanced to the Sweet Sixteen at the 2007 National AAU Championships in Orlando, Fla. (Montana Standard, MT)
Meet The 2008 State Champions Mar 19, 2008
I think his performance in helping Hobbs top Clovis in the Championship put those questions to silence. Class 5A(2) Hobbs (28-4) 73, (1) Clovis (29-2) 71"There's no better feeling in the world." Those were the words that came out of star Jeff Taylor ... Hobbs fans probably took a huge sigh of relief when the ball wound up in Clovis' Stefan Mills' hands at the end of the Class AAAAA championship game. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Primaries Still a Jumble After New Mexico Party Conventions Mar 18, 2008
Former Hobbs Mayor Monty Newman came close to qualifying with 19 percent of the vote. Former state Rep. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
No. 2 seed Eldorado ends Rams girls’ season Mar 18, 2008
I ve been here a number of times since I ve been at Rio Rancho and short of the time when Beky Preston (of La Cueva) got cut on the chin against Hobbs, every one that s gotten us in the semis has gotten it, so I wished (EHS coach Mike Huston) good luck -- and hope no one gets cut (in the title tilt). Ram dunks: Senior Talisa Puentes was a sportsmanship nominee finalist for that New Mexico Activities Association award. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Residents Return To Devastation Mar 17, 2008
HOBBS, New Mexico -- Hobbs residents returned to their town after wildfires forced them out of their homes. As KFOX reported Friday, flames broke near the Texas border. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Firefighters Battle Blazes In Texas, NM Mar 15, 2008
An evacuation center was set up at Hobbs High School. Authorities did not immediately know what caused the fire. (CBS News -- US)
Rams boys fall to La Cueva; season ends Mar 15, 2008
Ram dunks: Other first-round winners Saturday were No. 1 Clovis, 89-64 over Oate; No. 2 Hobbs, 81-53 vs. Valley; No. 6 Mayfield, 78-74 in three overtimes vs. Manzano; No. 10 Albuquerque High, pulling off a mild 59-51 upset at Los Lunas; and No. 8 Cibola, which beat Sandia 56-42. The big upset of the night was No. 14 Gallup winning at No. 3 Highland, 65-63. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams cage Tigers, head to semis Mar 15, 2008
Ram dunks: In Tuesday s other 5A quarterfinals, former Rams assistant coach Lori Stephenson s Cibola Cougars were eliminated by Las Cruces, 43-39; top-seeded La Cueva beat its District 2-5A rival Sandia for the fifth time this season, 63-54; and second-seeded Eldorado held off 10th-seeded Hobbs, 51-37 ... The Rams fell out of last year s state tournament when Hobbs beat them 47-38 at Rio Rancho in a Round of 16 game. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Rams track teams open season with Ws Mar 15, 2008
He expects his Rams to battle Cibola for the district title, if not for a trophy at state, where La Cueva, Clovis, Hobbs and Alamogordo will battle to finish 1-2-3. Chavez said sprinter Azure Dorsey is serving as a team manager this season, after tearing an ACL during her club-soccer season. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Former CPD chief offered job in NM Mar 9, 2008
Former Columbus Police Chief J.D. Sanders has been offered a job as police chief in Hobbs, New Mexico. Sanders resigned from the Columbus Police Department Oct. 13, 2006 to take a job as deputy police chief in Franklin, Tenn. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Boys seek revenge, return to The Pit Mar 9, 2008
Ram dunks: Like the Rams, the other four top seeds each won home-game district titles Saturday: La Cueva beat Albuquerque High 42-40 in 2-5A, Mayfield defeated Gadsden 45-39 in 3-5A, Clovis edged Hobbs 74-73 in 4-5A, and Highland slipped past Manzano 59-58 in 5-5A. ... at No. 1 Clovis; No. 15 Valley at No. 2 Hobbs; No. 14 Gallup at No. 3 Highland; No. 12 Gadsden at No. 5 La Cueva; No. 11 Manzano at No. 6 Mayfield; No. 10 Albuquerque High at No. 7 Los Lunas; and No. 9 Sandia at No. 8 Cibola. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
