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Lea County approves $500,000 for two Hobbs Municipal Schools turf fields
Lea County Board of County Commissioners · May 8, 2025
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The Lea County Commission voted unanimously to provide $500,000 to Hobbs Municipal Schools to replace two heavily used grass fields with artificial turf; school representatives argued turf would extend year‑round safe use for PE and community sports.
The Lea County Commission voted unanimously on May 8 to provide $500,000 to Hobbs Municipal Schools for the installation of two artificial turf fields.
School representative Mr. Strickland told commissioners the two grass fields have been worn down by community and school use and “we can't keep grass on them,” arguing that…
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