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Lovington Today
By the People, for the People
The United Family Opens First Albertsons Market In Lovington, NM
The new 50,000-square-foot store marks the company's debut in the community.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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The United Family held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 5 for its new Albertsons Market location in Lovington, New Mexico. The 50,000-square-foot store features a full pharmacy with drive-thru, a meat service counter with fresh seafood, an extensive beer, wine and spirits selection, a full-service bakery, a floral department, and prepared food options.
Why it matters
The opening of this new Albertsons Market store represents an expansion of The United Family's footprint into the Lovington community, providing residents with a new grocery option that offers a wide range of services and amenities.
The details
The new Albertsons Market location in Lovington, New Mexico is 50,000 square feet and includes a full pharmacy with drive-thru, a meat service counter with fresh seafood, an extensive beer, wine and spirits selection, a full-service bakery, a floral department, and prepared food options. United Family President Sidney Hopper said the opening is especially meaningful for the company as they expand into a community that has shown them 'so much love and hospitality'.
- The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Albertsons Market store in Lovington, New Mexico took place on March 5, 2026.
The players
The United Family
A grocery company that is opening its first Albertsons Market location in Lovington, New Mexico.
Sidney Hopper
The president of The United Family, who expressed excitement and pride over the company's expansion into the Lovington community.
Markus Stephens
The store director for the new Albertsons Market location in Lovington, New Mexico, who has experience operating stores across New Mexico and Texas.
What they’re saying
“We are excited and proud to open this new location in the Lovington community. It is beautiful, spacious, and full of some of the best Albertsons Market has to offer. It is also especially meaningful to our company to expand our footprint in a community who has shown us so much love and hospitality.”
— Sidney Hopper, President, The United Family (theshelbyreport.com)
“From the drive-thru pharmacy services to the floral department's custom arrangements, this Albertsons Market location will bring value, quality, and great service to our guests in Lovington. We can't wait to welcome guests through the doors.”
— Sidney Hopper, President, The United Family (theshelbyreport.com)
“I have been serving guests across New Mexico and Texas for a long time and am excited to extend our exceptional service to Lovington. This store has a lot of amazing things to offer, but great service will remain at the core of what we do. This team will do their best to make every day great for our guests.”
— Markus Stephens, Store Director (theshelbyreport.com)
The takeaway
The opening of this new Albertsons Market store in Lovington, New Mexico represents an expansion of The United Family's grocery footprint into a new community, providing residents with a wide range of services and amenities under one roof.
