Hobbs, New Mexico, home to the pioneer spirit, offers interesting history, refreshing pools and parks, and unique entertainment. Whatever your interest - casinos, horseracing, golf, Old West history, swimming, shopping, antiques and more- you'll find it here in Hobbs. Known as the soaring capital of the world, the National Soaring Society is located here. If you like to fly higher and faster and farther than the greatest of birds, you'll love Hobbs.
The area's finest Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses run at the Zia Park Racetrack every fall and is home of the New Mexico Cup. The Black Gold Casino offers year around entertainment including live music and dancing every weekend.
We invite you to the many special events we host through the year. You'll be treated to musicals, plays and community choirs and band performances. From the symphony to the theater and from pottery to jewelry making, you'll find a wide variety of talents in Hobbs.