Hobbs Letter of Introduction
In March 1907, Mr. James Isaac Hobbs and his family, wandering west in their covered wagon, put down roots in the southeast section of the territory of New Mexico known as the site of Hobbs.
What started off as a community of merely 25 landowners turned into a growing community of over 38,000 people. Hobbs currently stands as the metropolitan hub of Lea County and West Texas offering both residents and visitors amenities of a large city as well as the friendliness and expedience of a small town.
Dubbed the “Soaring Capital” of the United States, Hobbs is the location for the United States Soaring Society headquarters. Hobbs is also home to the New Mexico Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, located at the Lea County’s Johnny Cope Airport.
The Lea County Event Center, the second-largest facility of its kind in New Mexico is located in Hobbs, offers a wide variety of events and activities throughout the year. The National Finals for the PRC Roping Contest is held in the indoor arena as well as indoor soccer and college basketball games.
Hobbs offers a diverse range of modern recreational facilities and services including two championship 18-hole golf courses, a $3 million teen center, an extensive water park and several locations for youth soccer and little baseball games.
With quality of life issues as a high priority of Hobbs citizens, the city continues to look at outdoor activities and family events that promote healthy lifestyles. They have a saying in Hobbs that “it all happens here.”
Whether you are a resident or a visitor, Hobbs is a great place to be.
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