Lovington Fire Department

Lovington Fire Department The Lovington Fire Department was officially established on April 7th, 1931 as a volunteer department.

On July 1st, 1972, the City of Lovington Fire Department assumed ambulance responsibilities. In 1985, the fire department made the transition to a full time paid department and absorbed the volunteers as part time employees in 1992. Today, the Lovington Fire Department employs twenty-one full time personnel. Our fire department is responsible for providing fire protection and emergency medical ser

vices care and transport to the citizens of Lovington and Lea County, NM. Our shift personnel are IFSAC certified Firefighter II’s, and we currently have EMT-Paramedics, EMT-Intermediates, and EMT-Basics on staff.. Our personnel are encouraged to continuously train to improve the level of services we can provide to our customers. It is the goal of the Lovington Fire Department to provide the highest quality service to the citizens we serve. Our department has come a long was since 1931 and is appreciative of the support we receive from the citizens of Lovington and Lea County. After all, without them we would not be the professional and progressive department we have become.

08/27/2026
08/26/2026

Update: Road is clear.

Main street between Washington and Jefferson is currently blocked off for a motor vehicle collision. Please pay attention to on scene responders.

08/18/2026
07/30/2026

🟥 Fire lanes are designated emergency access areas required under International Fire Code 2021 Section 503. These zones—MARKED BY RED CURBS and or POSTED SIGNS—must remain clear and unobstructed at all times.

đźš« Blocking a fire lane, even briefly, violates IFC 503.4 and can delay emergency response.

đźš’ Fire engines require 20 feet of clear width for access (IFC 503.2.1) and 26 feet near hydrants (Appendix D103.1).

Keeping these areas open ensures firefighters can reach buildings, hydrants, and medical emergencies without delay.

Help keep Lovington safe:
• Do not park or stop in marked fire lanes
• Keep hydrant zones clear
• Report blocked lanes so hazards can be addressed quickly

- Fire Marshal Richey

07/19/2026

Be aware of these road closures!

Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 559 PM MDT Sat Jul 18 2026The National Weather Service in...
07/19/2026

Flash Flood Warning

National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX 559 PM MDT
Sat Jul 18 2026
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Lea County in southeastern New Mexico... *
Until 900 PM MDT. *

At 559 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. *

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lovington, Humble City, Monument, Lea County Regional Airport and Oil Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Lea County in southeastern ...
07/18/2026

The National Weather Service in Midland has issued a

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Lea County in southeastern New Mexico...
Until 630 PM MDT.

At 547 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lovington, moving northwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include... Lovington.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

On the 4th/5th of July you may have heard a lot of sirens throughout the town after 9pm. Thank you to the community for ...
07/06/2026

On the 4th/5th of July you may have heard a lot of sirens throughout the town after 9pm.

Thank you to the community for allowing emergency vehicle access and pointing us in the right direction in some of the more obscure fields.

We wanted to extend our thanks to the Maljamar Volunteer Fire Department, and Knowles Volunteer Fire Department, and Lea County Emergency Management who sent fire trucks to help us throughout the night as multiple calls were happening.

We also want to thank Lea County Communications Authority in keeping the organization of the multiple calls to allow us quick and effective response to each incident.

Lovington Community!We are wanting to share with the community that the fireworks display show will be held at 9pm on Sa...
07/01/2026

Lovington Community!

We are wanting to share with the community that the fireworks display show will be held at 9pm on Saturday, July 4th.

The show has been moved for the safety of the firefighters who will be launching the fireworks.

This location will offer more viable parking at the Lea County Fairgrounds parking lot. The show itself can still be seen from the Chaparral Park, it will just be north of the park.

We would like to thank the Lea County Fairgrounds Director Wyatt Duncan in allowing us a safer space to launch the fireworks.

We also would like to reach out to the community to please be respectful to the parking lots of the Lea County Fairgrounds and clean up after yourselves.

06/24/2026

LEA COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY RELAUNCHES FIREWORKS HOTLINE

The Lea County Communications Authority (LCCA) announced the relaunch of its citizens’ fireworks
hotline to provide a dedicated, non-emergency channel for reporting fireworks activity during the July
4th holiday period.

LCCA Director Angela Martinez reported that 162 calls regarding fireworks were received last year,
with 64 routed directly to the hotline. The program’s primary goal is to keep non-emergency fireworks
reports off limited 911 lines so emergency resources remain available for true emergencies.

Fireworks reports will be accepted only on the following dates and times via the listed non-emergency
numbers:
July 1–July 5, 2026, 8:00 P.M.–1:00 A.M.
(575) 433-5004
(575) 433-5003
(575) 433-5001

Residents and visitors throughout Lea County and all municipalities are encouraged to use these
numbers exclusively for reporting fireworks activity during the specified hours. For all true
emergencies, please continue to call 911.

All Lea County governmental agencies wish the public a safe and happy holiday.

Address

213 S Love Street
Lovington, NM
88260

Telephone

+15753962359

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