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Superintendent thanks Hobbs staff for winter storm response; mayor proclaims Feb. 11 as 2‑1‑1 Day
Summary
Hobbs Municipal Schools Superintendent Jean Strickland thanked city departments for clearing roads and enabling a faster school reopening after a recent winter storm; the mayor also read a proclamation recognizing Feb. 11, 2026, as 2‑1‑1 Day and invited United Way representatives to local events.
At the start of public comment, Mayor Jonathan Senna invited contributions from the public and asked Becca Titus and her team to join the podium for a proclamation recognizing 2‑1‑1 Day.
Mayor Senna read a proclamation designating Feb. 11, 2026, as 2‑1‑1 Day in Hobbs and described United Way of Lee County’s role operating the 2‑1‑1 service that connects residents to food, housing, utility and mental‑health resources. Becca Titus (invited by the mayor) described local 2‑1‑1 activities, said staff will advocate for service gaps in Santa Fe, and invited the public to a Feb. 11 luncheon at the local 2‑1‑1 office.
During public comment, Jean Strickland, speaking on behalf of Hobbs Municipal Schools, thanked the mayor, commissioners and multiple city departments — including streets, parks and maintenance — for their response to the winter storm. Strickland said the quick clearing and coordination helped reopen schools after a multi‑day disruption and praised the city and county partnership.
"What we saw happen on Monday and Tuesday in this community does not happen elsewhere," Strickland said, describing collaboration that limited school closures and helped students return to campus.
Mayor Senna and other commissioners thanked Strickland and staff for their work. The mayor also encouraged continued interagency debriefings to refine storm response and recognize staff contributions.
