Animal Control/Code Enforcement

Lorenzo Velasquez, Director

1019 East Bender Boulevard, Hobbs, NM 88240 -
(575) 391-2983 - lvelasquez@leacounty.net

Director

Lorenzo Velasquez

Cell (575) 605-6561

Supervisor

Cassie Corley

Cell (575) 942-8222

1019 East Bender Boulevard

Hobbs, NM 88240

(575) 391-2983

Hours of Operation

7:30 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday

Off on Weekends and Major Holidays

ENFORCEMENT

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Animal Control Calls

Animal Running at Large
Vicious Animal
Animal Bite
Dead Animal
Welfare of an Animal
Sick or Injured Animal
Surrender of an Animal
Animal Abuse
Animal Nuisance
Dogs attacking Livestock

Environmental Enforcement Calls

Liquid Waste
Solid Waste
Accumulation
Vehicle Accumulation
Weeds, Debris
Illegal Dumping
Scattering of Solid Waste
Dilapidated Building
Right-of-way
ETZ

On Call Hours

4:30PM-7:30 AM Sunday-Saturday

Sheriff Department: (575) 396-3611

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ANIMAL CONTROL
If my animal dies, will your department pick up the deceased animal?
No, all animal owners are responsible for the disposal of their animal.

How many animals can I have on my property?
"A household may have up to six (6) dogs or cats above the age of three (3) months or any combination" without a Kennel Permit. Ordinance 81 Section 6.H

How many animals can I have with a Kennel Permit?
"15 dogs or cats or any combination thereof" Ordinance 81 Section 6.I.

How do I get my dog or cat picked up if I can no longer care for it?
Call our office to schedule a surrender of the animal. The officer will meet you at your location and have you sign a surrender sheet. The animal may not be reclaimed after surrender sheet is signed.

How do I get my animal euthanized that is injured, sick, or elderly?
You can take it to the nearest shelter or a veterinarian. Fees may apply to animal owner.

ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT

How many inoperable vehicles can I have on my property?
You are not allowed any inoperable vehicles. See Nuisance Ordinance 95 Section 9

KENNEL PERMITS

Kennel Permit

Kennel Permit Process

Complete the Kennel Permit Application
***Include all vaccination records with application***
Submit application to the Environmental Department located at 1019 E. Bender, Hobbs.
Once the paperwork has been reviewed a site inspection of the location will be set up by the Environmental Officer assigned.
If the inspection is approved, a meeting will be set up at the office for issuance of the permit and to collect the $10 fee.

Animal Control/Environmental Enforcement

Lorenzo Velasquez, Director

ENFORCEMENT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

KENNEL PERMITS

Kennel Permit Process