Hobbs
Hobbs: Homegrown MainStreet Success
Tidwell Art ParkTidwell Art Park (corner of Turner and Taylor) is a quirky little project that is turning a drive-thru bank into an artspace. This walking park is ingeniously designed to feature art displays in the windows where the drive-thru tellers would sit.
Economically, two new additions to MainStreet are helping spur business. Dedicated to making downtown work, Hobbs moved City Hall (200 E. Broadway) and its 300 employees to MainStreet in January 2008. Additionally, Western Commerce Bank (209 W. Taylor) spent $800,000 to renovate and move into their new building on MainStreet in early 2009. The result is more people downtown for work and business, translating into more customers for restaurants and shops, helping to encourage sustainable MainStreet growth.
History
James Hobbs and his family were on their way to Alpine, Texas in 1907 via covered wagon when eastward travelers told them there were no jobs in Alpine. Hobbs turned his family north and settled, opening a school, post office, and creating a small farming community. When oil was struck in 1928, Hobbs exploded into 3 cities totaling 12,000 residents. In 1937, the 3 cities Hobbs, All Hobbs and New Hobbs united under one name.
Culture
City Hall recently moved to MainStreetHobbs dedication to glider sports make it the perfect home for the National Soaring Foundation Championships.
The New Mexico Wing of the Confederate Air Force is located in Hobbs, and includes a museum housing World War II aircraft memorabilia.
The Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center spotlights Indians, buffalo hunters, soldiers, county ranchers and rodeo performers.
Events
Take the Christmas in the Desert bus tour, celebrating the season with 100-plus displays of local homes and businesses.
The first weekend in August, enjoy Hobbs August Nights for custom cars, food and fun under the stars.
For more information on lodging and visiting Hobbs, check out the Chamber of Commerce and Hobbs America.
Contact:
Tisha Kizziar
MainStreet Hobbs, Inc.
105 W. Broadway, Hobbs, NM 88240
Phone: 575.391.7651
