Welcome to Hobbs

Welcome to Hobbs! If this is your first look at our community, we can almost guarantee it will not be your last. Those of you who have visited our state…

History

Not so long ago, thousands of buffalo roamed these vast grassy plains. Although many travelers passed through Lea County during the years when Europeans were exploring the New World, they…

Location and Transportation

Lea County Regional Airport is located just outside the city of Hobbs and furnishes daily jet service to Houston, making Hobbs a gateway to the world. Lea County Regional Airport…

Communities of Lea County

Hobbs Hobbs, home to roughly 36,000 residents, considers itself a community that helps fuel America, seeing as it is home to some of the largest oil and gas reserves in…

Things to Do in Hobbs

Things to Do in Hobbs NM ARTESIA, NM – Artesia is noted for its Artesian Water Wells and some of the old historical homes and buildings that were part of…

Lodging

Lodging options abound in Hobbs. Whether you need to rest your head a night during a cross-country trek, you’re attending a week-long conference or you are on assignment for months’…

Shopping and Dining

Hobbs’ shopping variety allows area residents to find much of what they’re looking for right here in Hobbs. For those living in or visiting neighboring towns and cities – Artesia,…

Weather and Climate

Hobbs has an average elevation of 3,600 feet above sea level and an average mean temperature of 63 degrees. The climate in Hobbs offers four seasons with mild variations in…