100+ Restaurants
Hobbs and Lovington are home to a large variety of restaurants, from brand-name chains to mom-and-pop places that offer home-cooked cuisine to suit any taste and budget. As Lea County has grown, so have its food offerings. In the past two years, Hobbs and Lovington have seen the opening of eight new restaurants with several more expected […]
Zia Park Casino & Racetrack
Zia Park Casino & Racetrack offers entertainment for all of Lea County. A private casino, it is located near to NMJC, Lea County Event Center, and more. In the fall, horse racing takes place on the track and draws large crowds. In 2014, a brand new, 155-room hotel was constructed in conjunction with the casino. […]
The CORE
In a partnership with New Mexico Junior College, University of the Southwest, Lea County, Hobbs Municipal Schools, J.F. Maddox Foundation, and the City of Hobbs, the Center of Recreational Excellence (CORE) was conceived and brought to fruition. This 200,000 sq ft building is currently slated to include fitness and sports gyms, multiple turf fields, three pools including […]
Lea County Event Center
The Lea County Event Center is a 167,000 SF facility that includes an arena with fixed seating for over 6,000, banquet halls, meeting rooms, and a kitchen for catering. The Event Center hosts many different activities for residents of Lea County, including but not limited to concerts, sporting events, equestrian events, meetings and conferences, dog […]
Lea County Fairgrounds
The Lea County Fairgrounds, located near Lovington and within 20 minutes from EnergyPlex Park , hosts the largest fair in New Mexico. The county fair takes place in August and hosts numerous exhibits from residents including youth and 4-H. In addition to exhibits, the fair is held in conjunction with a carnival and rodeo. During the […]
Western Heritage Museum
The Western Heritage Museum can be found in conjunction with New Mexico Junior College and the Cowboy Hall of Fame. The museum often features revolving and traveling exhibits including western history as well as educational programs. The museum was founded in 1978 originally as a showcase of Lea County’s ranching and rodeo history. The Western […]
Lea County Museum
Located in Lovington, the county seat of Lea County, the Lea County Museum keeps a record of Lea County’s history. The museum was founded in 1969 and is located in a historical hotel near Lovington’s main street. The museum displays exhibits on Lea County’s history, dating back to 1917 when Lea County was officially created. […]
30+ Hotels
Lea County has many hotels, and EnergyPlex Park is within 30 of those, including Hobbs and Lovington. These include brand name chains and locally-owned hotels and motels that account for over 1,700 rooms available for visitors. Lea County has experienced high growth the past few years and has worked to accommodate that growth with many […]