Hobbs Police Department

06/16/2026

🚨 AUTO BURGLARIES ARE ON THE RISE 🚨

Many vehicle burglaries are crimes of opportunity. In many cases, suspects aren’t breaking windows they’re simply finding unlocked vehicles with valuables or keys left inside.

Before you head inside for the night:

🔒 Lock your vehicle
🔑 Take your keys with you
🎒 Remove valuables from plain sight

Help us keep our community safe. If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood, report it immediately.

06/11/2026

👉 See the notice below regarding joint agency training at the old Lea Regional Hospital! 👇

🚒🚓 Heads up, Hobbs!
Local Law Enforcement Agencies will be conducting joint training exercises at the former Lea Regional Hospital beginning Thursday, June 11, and continuing Saturday, June 12.
Residents may notice increased emergency vehicle and personnel activity in the area. This is a planned training exercise designed to keep our first responders prepared and ready to serve the community.
This is a scheduled training exercise designed to enhance coordination and preparedness among local first responders. We appreciate your understanding and support as crews conduct this important training.

06/09/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Crime Scene Technician Olga D. Torres-Castor 🎓

The Hobbs Police Department is proud to recognize Crime Scene Technician Olga Torres on her graduation from the prestigious National Forensic Academy (NFA) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Over the course of this intensive 10-week program, CST Torres received advanced training in crime scene investigation, evidence collection, forensic photography, bloodstain pattern documentation, shooting scene reconstruction, and other specialized forensic disciplines. The National Forensic Academy is widely recognized as one of the premier forensic training programs in the nation.

Her commitment to professional development and dedication to excellence strengthens the investigative capabilities of the Hobbs Police Department and enhances the service we provide to our community.

Please join us in congratulating CST Torres on this outstanding achievement and in thanking her for her continued dedication to the citizens of Hobbs.

Congratulations, Olga! We are proud to have you representing HPD. 👏🔍🖤💙

06/02/2026

Are you ready to continue your law enforcement career with a department that values professionalism, service, and community engagement?

The Hobbs Police Department is actively seeking certified police officers to join our team. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and ongoing training opportunities.

📍 Hobbs, New Mexico
💲 $36.69–$42.19 per hour
📞 Recruiter: (575) 391-2640

If you’re committed to serving others with integrity and making a positive impact in your community apply today.

The City of Hobbs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug- and smoke-free workplace.

05/24/2026

Yesterday, we proudly celebrated the graduation of Southeastern New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Class A-26-55.

The Hobbs Police Department is excited to welcome three new officers to our department as they begin their journey in law enforcement and service to the Hobbs community.

Please join us in congratulating:
• Derrick Brooks
• Steven Alvarado
• Dominic Buendia

A special recognition goes to Officer Steven Alvarado for earning the Distinguished Graduate Award. An accomplishment that reflects exceptional leadership, work ethic, discipline, and dedication throughout the academy. This honor represents the highest standards of professionalism and excellence, and we are incredibly proud to have him joining the Hobbs Police Department.

Congratulations to all three graduates on this major accomplishment. We look forward to watching each of you grow and succeed in your careers with HPD.

05/20/2026

The Hobbs Police Department would like to recognize School Resource Officer Nik Mann for his continued dedication to serving and supporting the students of Hobbs Municipal Schools and families within our community.

Today Officer Mann gave first grader, Mr. Westyn Atkinson, a Ride with a Cop to School experience. Moments like these help strengthen positive relationships between law enforcement and the youth we serve.

Officer Mann, along with Lea County Sheriff's Office Deputy M. Goins, also treated Mrs. Valdez’s class at Southern Heights Elementary to pizza, drinks, and snacks in recognition of achieving the best attendance record in the entire school building.

Our School Resource Officers and partnering agencies play an important role both inside and outside the classroom by fostering trust, encouraging student success, and creating meaningful connections throughout our schools and community.

Thank you to Officer Mann and Deputy Goins for your professionalism, leadership, and continued commitment to the students of Hobbs.

05/14/2026

Today we had a special visit at the station from a few amazing Girl Scouts who stopped by to drop off cookies for our officers.

Thank you for thinking of us and taking the time to show your support. It’s a reminder of the strong community we serve and the kindness that’s out there every day.

We appreciate you all. 🍪🚓

05/12/2026

Join us tomorrow as we honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

04/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Sobriety Checkpoints and Saturation Patrols

The Hobbs Police Department will conduct and participate in Sobriety Checkpoints or Saturation Patrols in the City during the months of May and June, 2026. Officers will educate drivers on the dangers of Driving While Intoxicated and target impaired drivers on our roadways to ensure the streets of Hobbs are safe.

The Hobbs Police Department remains committed to educating our community and discouraging impaired driving. DWI is not a victimless crime. Hundreds of lives can be saved each year if every driver made the right decision not to drive impaired.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Traffic Safety Division provides overtime grant funding to local law enforcement agencies for traffic safety enforcement, training, education, and equipment in high-risk areas statewide. This partnership strengthens efforts to enhance road safety and reduce impaired driving across New Mexico communities, creating safer roads for all.
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