Officials Speak on Closure of Hobbs Prison

Officials speak on closure of Hobbs prison

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – KRQE News 13 is learning more about the Hobbs prison that is shutting down next month, leaving more than 200 workers out of a job. In a town hall meeting, state and county officials assured they are working to connect employees with other jobs with the New Mexico Corrections Department and elsewhere. Kirtland Air Force Base releases name of airman recovered from Elephant Butte Lake The department said it will sto…

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There has been a noticeable lack of panic over the possible loss of 200-plus jobs as the state moves its inmates out of the facility near Hobbs.