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Hobbs Commission approves liquor‑license transfer and several infrastructure contracts
Summary
The Hobbs City Commission approved Resolution No. 7752 transferring a dispenser liquor license to Realero Investments, and approved contracts for a 50‑manhole rehabilitation ($386,122.83), generator replacements for three water wells, and a Smith Engineering design contract for Mills Neighborhood street reconstruction.
At its April 6 meeting the Hobbs City Commission approved a set of action items including a public‑hearing vote to transfer a dispenser liquor license and multiple infrastructure contracts.
In a public hearing on Resolution No. 7752, the commission considered an application to transfer Dispenser Liquor License DIS001127 from Hotel Artesia LLC to Realero Investments, proposed at 1912 North Grimes Street. Kyla Stoker, who identified herself as the applicant’s representative agent, was sworn and confirmed that the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department had given preliminary approval and that the proposed location is not within 300 feet of a school, church, or military installation. Luis Estrella identified himself as a party to the applicant. The commission moved, voted, and approved the transfer.
The commission then approved Task Order No. 4 under RFP 54824 for the Manhole Rehabilitation Project. Assistant City Manager Todd Randall said the task order covers rehabilitation or replacement of 50 aging manholes at a total cost of $386,122.83 (about $7,000 per manhole). Randall described recent emergency replacement work that increased costs and explained the indefinite‑quantity contract structure. The item passed on a motion and vote.
Randall also presented approval for replacement generators serving Wells 11 and 12 and Well 27 using a CES contract with Kirk Meyer Electric. He said the existing generators are more than 20 years old and parts are no longer available; the commission moved and approved the replacements.
The commission awarded a professional services contract to Smith Engineering Company for design of the Mills Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project. Randall said the design contract is $143,000; construction is estimated at roughly $1.3 million for about three‑quarters of a mile of reconstruction, and the city has allocated $10 million in roadway funds. Commissioners approved the contract.
No votes recorded in the transcript show detailed individual tallies beyond roll‑call confirmations; minutes reflect motions and approvals. The meeting concluded with commissioner comments and adjournment.
What happens next: Staff will proceed with contracted design work and contract administration for the approved projects, and the liquor‑license transfer will be processed with the state as required.
