January 31, 2012
WANTED
58 year old Frutoso “Rudy” Puente of Hobbs for 4 counts of Criminal Penetration of a Minor and one count of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor. The
Arrest warrant lists a bond of $450,000.00.
Puente is a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. In the past several years he has lived in Hobbs, New Mexico and Andrews, TX. He is self employed in the construction business.
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January 31, 2012
Siren Testing
The Lea County Communication Authority (LCCA) will be testing the
emergency warning sirens and public address system in the Hobbs area at 10:00am on
Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Citizens will hear a voice broadcast and one minute
siren activation.
Please direct any questions to the LCCA at 397-9265.
December 12, 2011
Now Hiring!
Hobbs Police Department is NOW HIRING Non-Certified Police Officers (Rookies). Starting Pay is $18.00 per hour while in the police academy, $20.00 per hour upon graduation and $22.28 per hour after first year of employment. Please contact Officer Stone for more information at 397-9381.
December 9, 2011
School Resource Officers

From Left: Officer Shawn Hardison, Lieutenant Chuck Frizzell, Officer Donald Jackson, Officer George Montes, Officer Eli Gomez, Officer Kathleen Rix,
Officer John Benavides, Officer Carlos Martinez, Sergeant Nathan Walker
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December 6, 2011
Check out the new pictures in the [picture gallery], and make sure you look at the latest [news releases].
February 10, 2011
NOW HIRING
CERTIFIED OFFICERS
FOR PATROL AND SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Certified - $22.28 per hour to $25.62 per hour (DOE) (Hiring Range)
$22.28 per hour to $28.38 per hour (Full Range)
- After 5 years $25,000 Bonus -
- 20 Year Retirement Program @ 70% -
- Significant Annual/Sick Leave Program -
- Group Medical/Dental and Life Insurance -
- Take Home Car / Off-Duty Usage -
For more information please contact
Hobbs New Mexico Police Department
Recruiting
575-397-9381
May Close March 4, 2011 at 5pm
For more information visit our [job opportunities page.]
January 19, 2011
Property Log – Provided for citizens to keep a record of valuables and electronics. This record will assist officers in locating stolen property and those responsible for the thefts.
January 10, 2011
Volunteers in Police Service - Check out the VIPS page for more information.
January 26, 2010
Emergency Help Guide - Check out the Emergency Help Guide! You can download and print it out by clicking here.
March 11, 2009
To submit an anonymous tip via text to the PD, go here
February 4, 2009
CITIZEN OBSERVER PROGRAM LAUNCHED - Citizen Observer is a web based notification system for law enforcement that enables citizens to receive and respond to text, email, and web alerts from Hobbs Police Department.
Please follow the link below to signup.

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