Links and Additional
Resources
There are several excellent resources for those interested in the
history of Hobbs.
- Ralph
Tasker's World History class of 1954-55 compiled
a history that has been made available online.
- Gil
Hinshaw's book Lea, New Mexico's
Last Frontier contains
information about the origins and growth
of Hobbs.
- Lynn
C. Mauldin's book Lea County New
Mexico: A Pictorial History has photographs of early Hobbs,
along with other communities in Lea County. Lea County State Bank
sponsored publication of the book and may continue to have copies
available for purchase.
- Then and Now: Lea Families and History
Vols. I and II were published by the Lea County Genealogical
Society, Inc. and contain the stories of Lea County families in their
own words, including many photographs.
- The Hobbs Public Library
has a local history reference section of the Hobbs Public Library,
which also includes city directories beginning in 1935. Each
gives a detailed "snapshot" of the population and businesses during the
year of publication. The library also has the four books listed
above.
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