Pegasus eyes site in Luna County

The group that pulled out of plans to build a scientific ghost town in Hobbs is still eyeing alternative sites in New Mexico.

Luna County has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday to vote on an economic development agreement with Pegasus Global Holdings, which is looking to build an uninhabited replica of an average, mid-size American city where researchers can test things like intelligent traffic systems and next-generation wireless networks. 

The group earlier this year had selected Hobbs for what it says could be a $1 billion project, but then walked away citing problems with the land deal.

 A spokeswoman for the group says several sites are still under consideration in New Mexico. 

Pegasus eyes site in Luna County