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Commission condemns three Hobbs properties; owners and representative seek time to clean up 103 East Vega
Summary
The Hobbs City Commission adopted Resolution No. 7657 finding three properties ruined, damaged, and dilapidated. The commission voted to condemn 525 N. Burke and 408 E. Humble and later condemned 103 E. Vega after debate over standing and a request for time to allow the probate-appointed administrator to evict occupants and clean the property.
The Hobbs City Commission passed Resolution No. 7657, determining three properties—525 North Burke Street, 408 East Humble and 103 East Vega—are ruined, damaged and dilapidated and require remediation. Staff presented evidence at the hearing that the properties are publicly accessible, have structural and safety defects and have been nuisance sites in their neighborhoods. Jessica Silva, community services superintendent, described 525 North Burke as having a failing foundation, missing roof sections, debris, tall weeds and an RV possibly occupied in the backyard; the condemnation process for that property began in February 2025 and the owner has not been located. Silva said the city’s inspections showed public accessibility and hazardous conditions. Staff reported condemnation proceedings on…
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