There is always simulcast (televised) horse racing every day at the race track. This time of the year has great weather for both the horses and spectators. Live horse racing is scheduled for the months of September through December in Hobbs. This is the only non-Native American-owned casino built as a Las Vegas-style casino in New Mexico. The casino and race track attract more than 2.2 million people per year to play, be entertained and watch world-class horse racing. Tourism is increasing in importance in Lea County, with several new national-brand motels and restaurants building to accommodate the casino and horse track.

The telecommunications business is booming, with Windstream Telecommunications, TDS and LEACO Rural Telephone Service prepared for new markets as Lea County continues to grow. Lea County is noted for its rich oil and natural gas reserves, attracting international oil-related companies such as ConocoPhillips, Chevron and Baker Hughes.Īlthough the economy has benefited from the enormous wealth of the gas and oil reserves, the business community is diversified enough to create a balanced community with major stores mixed in with small, individually owned shops.

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