The Hobbs center is about 1 mile south of Va Outpatient Clinic and 4 miles southeast of Lea Co Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Like many other parts of eastern New Mexico and west Texas, Hobbs has a semi-arid, desert climate, which has a huge range of temperatures depending on the season and throughout a given day. If you can handle a dry heat, visit Hobbs during summer. While temperatures can get to a scorching 90 degrees every day, the evenings cool off to about the mid-60s, offering much needed relief. Hotel demands can get high during this time of year, as tourists from around the Southwest stop through Hobbs to check out their museums and art galleries.
During the winter, Hobbs can get chilly, offering temperatures from 30 degrees to the mid-50s. Every so often, snow will fall in Hobbs, but it rarely stays around for long, as temperatures warm up and melt the snow. Few activities take place in winter, so if you're looking to explore the city and save tons of cash on a hotel room, make sure to book a hotel during this time.
From March to May and September through November, the temperatures stay at a comfortable rate between 50 and 70 degrees, with the temperatures sometimes going as high as the mid-80s. There's almost no precipitation during this time, so you can leave your rain jacket at home. Hotel prices have a wide range during this time, so you may want to book ahead or see what's happening around town before you book your trip.
It's never a good idea to pay full price for a hotel when you don't have to. At the Comfort Suites, members of AAA and the AARP can enjoy discounts of up to 10 percent while still getting the full breadth of amenities as other guests. Close to the Zia Park Casino and Racetrack and the Hobbs central business district, this hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Relax at the end of the day on one of their pillowtop mattresses as you watch cable programming or surf the internet for free.
If you want all of the extras but don't want to pay top dollar for your accommodation, plan a stay at the La Quinta Inn & Suites. Relax after a long day in rooms with either a king bed, queen bed, or two queen beds, and enjoy perks such as a flat-screen television, wireless internet, a desk, microwave, refrigerator, and daily housekeeping to keep your room nice and tidy. If you want to save some more cash, buy some meat and veggies and cook them up on one of the community grills, as you watch your family and friends enjoy a day in the pool or the hot tub.
Hobbs is mostly residential, but it does offer a few attractions that are worth the trip. If you're into golfing, plan a trip to the Ocotillo Golf Course, complete with a driving range right in the middle of the course. Despite being surrounded by desert, this course is well manicured, lush, and beautiful, making it one of the most inviting courses in all of New Mexico. If you're planning on making a lengthy trip for golfing, purchase a five-day or seven-day pass to save some money, or you can take lessons from a golf pro to help you take some strokes off your game.
Feeling lucky? Head over to the Zia Park Casino. With 750 slots and video poker games, you can press your luck as you try to take home the jackpot. During the fall, the casino opens its horse track with live racing, as well as off-track betting throughout the year. Other events at the casino throughout the week include karaoke, live music, a DJ on weekends, and a trivia night. A steakhouse, casual bar and grill, and a sports bar provide food and drink if you're feeling famished after winning.
One of the most interesting attractions in Hobbs is the headquarters of the Soaring Society of America. Soaring, also known as gliding, is a recreational activity in which pilots fly a glider, or unpowered aircraft, using only natural wind and currents to keep the glider in the air. While the headquarters isn't open to tours, it does offer events throughout the year providing directions if you want to try your hand at soaring. If you're lucky, you may come across a sailplane racing competition, which takes place in Hobbs and other towns in west Texas. It's definitely one of those activities that you won't find in many other places on the planet.
If you're interested in the rich history of Hobbs, take a visit to one of the three museums located throughout the city. The Western Heritage Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame at New Mexico Junior College, the Thelma A. Webber Southwest Heritage Room on the University of the Southwest campus, and the Lea County Museum in nearby Lovington all paint a picture of what life was like for cattle ranchers nearly 100 years ago. The next time you take a bite of a steak, you'll realize the hardships that go into providing this food for people throughout the country.
Before planning your Hobbs itinerary, log onto HotelPlanner.com to find the best deals on hotels throughout the city. Regardless of your tastes or budget, you're sure to find an accommodation that will make the trip unforgettable.
Below are reviews of the city of Hobbs, NM from an actual visitor's perspective.
We were there for the rodeo in Lovington.
Good Eats!
Loved Hobbs, lots of restaurants and things to do and see.
Casino
Hobbs is the central hub for long travels. Very quiet at authentic city. Good mexican food, one of the best!
The people are nice, but not much to do.