Hobbs is a gateway to New Mexico, located in the Southeast corner of New Mexico, just 4 miles from the West Texas Border. The Hobbs area represents the best of the “high desert,” with its blue sky vistas and spectacular sunsets. The region exhibits a truly multicultural heritage: Cowboy legend, farming traditions, and Hispanic culture. Hobbs truly has a little of everything for all to enjoy.
City of Hobbs
200 E. Broadway
Hobbs, NM 88240
REGION:
Southeast
Located in Lea County four miles from the west Texas Border
Hobbs has many days of sunshine, allowing access to a challenging game of golf at the award-winning Rockwind Community Links Golf Course, fishing at local parks, and wonderful walking trails for enthusiasts. A nationally recognized and award-winning facility, the Center of Recreational Excellence (CORE) boasts the state’s tallest indoor waterslide and so much more, including indoor soccer facility and natatorium among its many family-friendly activities.
Prefer the arts? Whether its local flavor or world-class presentations, Hobbs boasts a vibrant arts community which includes the Southwest Symphony, Center of the Arts, and the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame Museum. They have many different exhibits and performances throughout the year.
Hobbs is home to the Hobbs Soaring Society. They are a club of glider pilots, and if the weather is right, you can catch them soaring in the air. The club has events thought out the year in Hobbs.
Furthermore, you can be sure to get in on the action with our very own Zia Park Casino, Hotel, and Racetrack, where you can find exciting promotions and big jackpots always up for grabs!
Save the long drives and FlyHobbs! Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) offers nonstop flights with FlyHobbs connecting from Houston and Denver hubs, making it even more convenient to visit Hobbs and experience the welcoming spirit and unique culture of Southeast New Mexico.
