Hobbs Attractions

Hobbs was founded in 1910, and became increasingly well-known after the discovery of oil in 1927. It is located in Lea County, southeastern New Mexico.

College of The Southwest

The College of The Southwest, founded in 1956, is one of two colleges located in the town of Hobbs.

Address

College Of The Southwest
6610 Lovington Highway
Hobbs, NM 88240-9129
United States

Phone 1 (505) 392-6561

Fax 1 (505) 392-6006

http://www.csw.edu

Harry McAdams State Park

Harry McAdams State Park is located four miles northwest of Hobbs in southeast New Mexico. The landscaped grounds surround two small ponds, and there is a visitor center with historical exhibits.

Tips

Gate is open 24 hours.

Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center

The Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center is part of the New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs. It was founded in 1978 to honor local rodeo and ranch cowboys.

Address

Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center
5317 Lovington Highway
Hobbs, NM 88240-9121
United States

Phone 1 (505) 392-1275

Fax 1 (505) 392-5871

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	13:00	13:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Typical Visit

45 minutes

New Mexico Junior College

The New Mexico Junior College is one of two colleges located in Hobbs. It began in 1966 and offers degrees in science, applied science, and arts.

New Mexico Wing Confederate Air Force Museum

The New Mexico Wing Confederate Air Force Museum at Lea County Airport in Hobbs has aircraft displays and exhibits on the Second World War.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00