Hobbs, the largest city in Lea County is a farming and ranching community and it's the hub of the oil and gas industry, which is responsible for 70 percent of the local economy. It's located near the Texas border on the flat plains of the Llano Estacado.

Christmas in the Desert (100+ displays), Confederate Air Force Museum, Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame, Harry McAdams Park, Hobbs August Nights (antique and custom cars), Hobbs Industrial Airpark, Lea County Heritage Center, Linam Ranch Museum, National Soaring Foundation Championships (Hobbs is a world-class site for hang gliders and sail planes.)

Green Meadow Lake, Lovington, Maddox Lake

Hotels and Motels: 15; Bed and Breakfasts: 2; Total Rooms: 1000

Film Contact:

Bethe Cunningham, President/CEO EDD Corp. of Lea County

575-397-2039

Hobbs Chamber of Commerce

800-658-6291; 575-397-3202;

575-397-1689 Fax

Web: www.hobbschamber.org

E-mail: cvb@lascruces.org