UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHWEST

6610 North Lovington Highway Hobbs, New Mexico 88240

(575) 392-6561 or (800) 530-4400

Founded in 1962, University of the Southwest (USW) is a private, four-year Christian university located in Hobbs, New Mexico. Regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees both on-campus and online, and was recently ranked by U.S. News and World Report for ‘Top Online Education Programs’ and ‘Top Online Business Programs.’

Built on a foundation of Christian values and a servant leadership philosophy , University of the Southwest is a community of dedicated staff and faculty committed to developing each student, helping them achieve their full potential in the classroom, on the playing field and in the communities they serve.

ADMISSIONS

Welcome to University of the Southwest!

For over 50 years, University of the Southwest has been offering academically stimulating and career-enhancing degree programs in a variety of disciplines.

A dynamic, intellectual environment, USW will provide you endless opportunities to learn, lead and make a difference in your life and the lives of others. As a student, you will be motivated to succeed, inspired to serve and empowered to take action toward your future.

Whether you’re interested in one of our on-campus or online undergraduate programs or pursuing one of our fully online graduate degrees, USW provides you the knowledge, the resources, and the support you need.

See why USW is the place to pursue your education!

ACADEMICS

Building leaders through faith, responsibility and initiative.

Whether it’s in the classroom, on the playing field or through the computer, the University of the Southwest is committed to developing you academically, spiritually and personally. With over 50 undergraduate programs and 15 graduate programs to choose from – either online or at our campus in Hobbs – your courses are taught by quality faculty who are committed to your success.

Whatever educational path you choose, realize that you are part of a community that is dedicated to excellence in academics, athletics and Christ-centered living.

Our Schools
School of Arts and Sciences
School of Business & Professional Studies
School of Education

USW ONLINE

Earn your degree on your schedule.

Between work, family, and all of life’s other commitments, earning a degree can be difficult to fit in to your busy schedule. University of the Southwest can help. Whether it’s a bachelor’s degree, post-graduate degree, licensure, or a single course, USW offers a flexible, online alternative to pursing your education.

Providing all of the resources of our brick-and-mortar university – including small class sizes, stellar faculty, and challenging curricula – USW Online offers you the convenience, quality, and affordability to help you achieve your goals.

At USW Online:

• There are no charges for out-of-state tuition and no distance education or technology fees.
• You will communicate with classmates and professors in a virtual environment with tools to support your learning style.
• You can access your classes anytime, anywhere. Courses are delivered using the latest technology (Blackboard and CAMS-Enterprise course management, e/pop web conferencing and MediaCAST) to provide dynamic, interactive learning environments, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

STUDENT LIFE

Get Involved!

Learning and engagement goes beyond the classroom. At University of the Southwest, academics are one aspect of the student experience. Whether you live on campus or commute from home, the opportunities to participate in student activities are abundant, and the effects are boundless.

Campus Ministry
Embark on a spiritual journey through worship, outreach, and community involvement.

Student Organizations
Engage with students of like-minded interests and cultures.

Intramurals
Challenge your fellow students and faculty to exciting games of sport.

Service
Build a better community through service and leadership. Plus, participate in our Servant Leadership Scholarship Program.

For more information contact Nichole Green , Director of Campus Life

LEA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

5419 N Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM
(575) 492-5000

HEALING BEGINS HERE

Welcome to Lea Regional Medical Center
Serving Southeast New Mexico and Lea County.

Lea Regional Medical Center is your community healthcare provider; a 201-bed, acute care facility providing complete care- from cardiac care and pediatrics to mental health and outpatient surgery. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We’re more than 400 healthcare professionals strong. We are a vibrant medical community of capable, confident and concerned individuals. And we work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.

• CAMPUS & AMENITIES: Get DRIVING DIRECTIONS , PHONE DIRECTORIES , and information about all the things we offer on our campus.
• QUALITY & SAFETY: We take patient safety and the quality of care we provide very seriously. Learn more about our POLICIES AND REGULATIONS .
• TERMS & CONDITIONS: Read about your RIGHTS AND OUR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES when it comes to this website.
• CONTACT US: Let’s talk. Visit our CONTACT PAGE , and we’ll direct you to the right person to answer your questions and address your concerns.

SERVICES

We’re here for you and your family. Services Offered at Lea Regional Medical Center

Get to know the caring face of healthcare in your community at Lea Regional Medical Center. Our highly skilled team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy.

Select a service from our list on the right to learn more about how we’re here to help.

PATIENTS & CAREGIVERS

Helpful information for you to know.

At Lea Regional Medical Center, we’re here to help you heal—and to make certain your experience with us is as safe, restful and restorative as possible. However, before you visit us, there are a few things you might want to know about our CAMPUS , CHECKING IN and making the most of YOUR HOSPITAL STAY.

VISITORS

It’s nice to see you. We’re glad to have you.

Next to our patients, our patients’ friends and family members are the most important people we know. Spending time with someone who cares during a hospital stay stimulates smiles and lifts spirits–on both sides of the hospital bed. That’s why we encourage visitors to come see us, sit, and stay awhile; it’s a healthy experience for everyone.

VISITING HOURS

Mental Health: 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Monday-Friday
4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday; No visitation allowed in the first 24 hours of admission.

MICU: 9 a.m. – 9:30 am, 1 p.m. – 1:30 pm, 5 p.m. – 5:30 pm, 8 p.m. – 8:30 pm

DETAILS

• Labor, Delivery and Recovery: Visitors are limited to two at a time, unless specific exceptions are made with the physician. Children under the age of 12 are discouraged from visiting.
• Post-Partum: Visitors are limited to immediate family when the baby is in the room. No other infants or toddlers may visit.
• Nursery: Visitors are not allowed in the nursery area. Parents who are returning to the nursery to visit an “extended stay” newborn must check in with the nurse on duty.
• Children under the age of 12 are discouraged from visiting.
• Wash your hands often while visiting our facility. It prevents the spread of germs that can cause infection.
• If you’ve got a fever, cold, or any infection symptoms, please stay home.
• Lea Regional Medical Center is a tobacco-free campus. Tobacco use of any kind is prohibited on all hospital and clinic grounds.
• Don’t bring patients food or candies unless your attending doctor gives permission.

• GIFT SHOP & CAFETERIA: Pick up a smile for a patient or a snack for yourself while on our campus.
• CAMPUS MAP & AMENITIES: Get MAPS , DRIVING DIRECTIONS , PHONE DIRECTORIES , and information about all the things our campus has to offer.
• LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS: Planning a longer stay? Find a hotel in our community and get comfortable.
• CONTACT US: Let’s talk. Visit our CONTACT PAGE , and we’ll direct you to the right person to answer your questions and address your concerns.

MAYOR’S OFFICE

The mission of the Mayor’s office is to uphold the standards set, for the office, in the City Charter. The Mayor shall (1) preside at all meetings of the Commission; (2) lead, guide and develop (in conjunction with the City Commission and others) short and long range growth and development plans and goals for the City; (3) represent the City and promote its interests at the local, county, state and national levels and in economic and industrial development; (4) be the head of the City for all ceremonial and spokesperson purposes.

It is the mission of the Mayor’s office to see that Hobbs reaches its goals in our ever changing and growing community. I will continue to work hard, along side our City Commissioners and Manager, to see that Hobbs has every opportunity to continue to grow economically, enhance our quality of life and build a strong, vibrant community. With the continued support and involvement from our community members, Hobbs will continue to grow and prosper.

CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE

As the City Manager for the great City of Hobbs, I am responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City and for bringing the vision of the City to fruition. Working with our Department Heads, I make recommendations/decisions and try to provide the necessary resources for our nearly 470 city employees to carry out their duties. It is my belief that the principle reason for having any government, is to serve the people. From the police, fire, and ambulance crews, to recycling effluent water and cleaning the parks, to enforcing building codes and holding contractors to certain standards, and finally providing excellent customer service to our community, our employees work hard every day to serve the roughly 44,000 diverse people that cover the 26 sq miles of Hobbs. I am proud to work with these fine employees, to help lead this great team, and to constantly work to improve the ways that we carry out our mission of serving the people.

The above duties are only half of the story, however, because no city lives within a vacuum. If we only had to perfect the above duties, easy enough, but technology changes, buildings decay, demographics shift, etc. A community is a living, breathing life in and of itself and requires dynamic leadership to constantly keep it young. This part of my job is what I feel distinguishes average City Managers from great ones. Working alongside the Mayor and City Commission, it is my job to research other cities, understand the latest trends, and help them form and carry out a vision of growth and development for our City.

I hope I was able to briefly illustrate my job as a City Manager to you. Every day is different and has unique challenges that can never be foreseen. The job of a City Manager requires the ability to dissect the past, evaluate the present, and anticipate the future. Hard work, persistence, and ingenuity are characteristics that I pride myself, and the successes of the City of Hobbs on.

District Map

Voters in Lea County take an active role in politics, especially local politics. The county is governed by five county commissioners, each representing a district of the county. The day-to-day management of the county is overseen by the county manager, who provides supervision to the various county departments and employees. The other elected county officials are the Sheriff, Treasurer, Assessor, Probate Judge and County Clerk.

Each city in the county has its own locally elected officials who are elected by districts or at large within their municipalities to set policies and to govern their community.

CITY OF HOBBS

The city of Hobbs has six district elected commissioners and a city-wide elected mayor. The mayor and commissioners hire a city manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the city and its various departments. The city of Hobbs Police Department has a chief and approximately 80 certified police officers. The Hobbs Police Department is one of four police departments accredited by the International Police Chief’s Association. The Hobbs Fire Department has a chief and 71 firefighters who also are certified as EMT/Paramedics. The city of Hobbs enjoys the lowest Insurance Fire Rating in the state of New Mexico.

CITY OF LOVINGTON

The city of Lovington has five elected city councilors, elected by district, with a mayor elected from within the council. The city is managed by a city manager who provides leadership for the day-to-day operations of the city and the various departments and services. The city of Lovington employs 26 certified police officers and has a fire department of 17 firefighters and EMTs.

CITY OF EUNICE

The city of Eunice has eight elected city council members elected by districts and a mayor elected city-wide. The mayor manages the day-to-day operations of the city in cooperation with the city manager. The city of Eunice has a chief and five certified police officers. A full-time fire chief supervises 30 volunteer firefighters, along with seven certified volunteer EMTs.

CITY OF JAL

The city of Jal has six elected city council members plus a mayor, all of whom serve the community at large. The city is managed by the city manager in cooperation with the mayor. The city of Jal has a chief and six certified police officers, and one full-time fire chief and medical-services director along with 18 volunteer firefighters/EMTs.

CITY OF TATUM

The city of Tatum has four elected city councilors and a mayor, all of whom are elected at large. The Tatum Police Department has a chief and three certified police officers. The city’s fire department has a chief and 10 volunteer firefighters, and operates the ambulance service for the city.

LEA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

The Lea County Sheriff’s office is staffed with 44 certified deputies who are responsible for Courthouse security, civil service and patrolling the unincorporated areas of Lea County. This modern sheriff’s department coordinates its criminal operations and investigations with the various local law enforcement agencies. The Lea County Sheriff’s Department has offices in Hobbs and Lovington and has resident deputies in Jal, Eunice and Tatum.

NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE

The New Mexico State Police has a sub-district office in Hobbs and provides patrol officers and supervision for Lea County-based State Police officers. The State Police district offices are located in the city of Roswell.

Because of the low humidity, many people take advantage of the cool mornings and evenings to exercise and stretch with a game of golf. Hobbs is noted for its flat surfaces and dedicated golf courses for young and old alike.

OCOTILLO PARK GOLF COURSE

5001 Jack Gomez Blvd
Hobbs, NM
(575) 397-9297

Play The Rock!

One of the finest golf courses in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas is right here in Hobbs! Ocotillo Park Golf Course, located in the northeast side of Hobbs right off the Lovington Highway, is recognized by golfers throughout the area as one of the top public courses. Our 18-hole layout challenges even the most experienced golfers.

GREENS FEES

Adult

18 or 9 Weekday: $12 Sundown Weekday: $8 18 or 9 Weekend: $15 Sundown Weekend: $10

Senior (62+)

18 or 9 Weekday: $9 Sundown Weekday: $6 18 or 9 Weekend: $12 Sundown Weekend: $8

Junior (under 18)

18 or 9 Weekday: $4 Sundown Weekday: $3 18 or 9 Weekend: $6 Sundown Weekend: $4

Cart Fees

18 single: $15 9 single: $7.50

Range Balls

Large: $5 Small: $2.50

Rentals

Pull Cart: $2 9 hole clubs: $8 18 hole clubs: $16

HOBBS COUNTRY CLUB

5001 W Carlsbad Hwy • Hobbs, NM 88240 • (575) 393-5212

Hobbs Country Club is a private equity golf club located on the Southwest side of Hobbs, New Mexico. Founded in 1937, Hobbs C.C. has a dynamic membership comprised of civic leaders, business owners, executives and retirees of many local and national companies. Our club house offers a true fine dining experience with a combination of formal and casual dining.

Hobbs Country Club has golf and swimming programs that cater to our members. If you are looking for a wonderful setting to host a special event in the Lea County area, allow our team of professionals to assist you every step of the way. At Hobbs Country Club you will be served with the utmost respect and dignity.

Our 18-hole course features 6,627 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 71.8 and it has a slope rating of 121. Come enjoy a round of golf on some of the best bent grass greens you will find anywhere. Hobbs Country Club golf course opened in 1937.

RATES

Outside guest rates for those that are not members of HCC.

Outside guest green fee –

Tuesday thru Thursday
$40.00 (includes cart)

Outside guest green fee –

Friday thru Sunday $50.00 (includes cart)

Hobbs area’s rich ranching history is captured in three exciting museums: the Western Heritage Museum and Cowboy Hall of Fame on the campus of New Mexico Junior College, the Thelma A. Webber Southwest Heritage Room on the University of the Southwest campus and the Lea County Museum in Lovington. The museums all focus on life and times on the Llano Estacado Plains.

LEA COUNTY COWBOY HALL OF FAME

1 Thunderbird Cir
Hobbs, NM
(575) 492-2675

The home of “Hobbspitality,” located on the Campus of New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs, NM, the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame strives to be the regional leader in the preservation and exhibition of artifacts and materials documenting the Cowboy and Ranching Heritage of Southeast New Mexico and West Texas.

Hours:
Admission:
Quick Contact Information:

Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm
Adults $3
1 Thunderbird Circle, Hobbs, NM 88240

Sunday 1pm-5pm
Senior 65 and older $2
Phone: 575-492-2678

Monday by Appointment Only
Students/Educators $2
www.nmjc.edu/museum/

Children 5 and under Free
Email: themuseum@nmjc.edu

NMJC Faculty/Staff/Students Free

Active Military, Veterans & First Responders Free

LINAM RANCH MUSEUM

(505) 393-4784
Carlsbad Hwy., 10 mi. W. of Hobbs
Hobbs, NM

NM WING – CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE MUSEUM

(505) 393-6696 Hobbs/Lea Cty. Airport; Hwy 62-180
Hobbs, NM

SOUTHWEST HERITAGE MUSEUM

6610 N. Lovington Highway
College of the Southwest Campus
575-392-6561

LEA COUNTY EVENT CENTER

5101 N Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, NM 88240
(575) 391-2900

The Lea County Event Center (LCEC) is a 167,000 square foot facility that provides premier meeting space for over 75,000 residents in Lea County. Conveniently located in Hobbs, New Mexico, the LCEC is an excellent choice for conventions, meetings, concerts, special events and more! This versatile facility offers the community an opportunity to convene for the purpose of learning, interacting, exhibiting, entertaining and more. With several multipurpose areas, the LCEC provides a 6,071 fixed seating arena, a banquet hall with three adjacent rooms accommodating up to 120 people per room and one small meeting room that holds up to thirty people. The banquet rooms are designed to meet a wide variety of needs including but not limited to: business meetings, seminars, banquets, dances, conventions and trade shows. The LCEC hosts about 50 events per month and is equipped to handle your unique event!
Contact us today at 575-391-2900 to plan your event.

LEA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

101 S Commercial St
Lovington, NM
(800) 658-9955

Welcome to the 80th ANNUAL

LEA COUNTY FAIR & PRCA RODEO JULY 31 – AUGUST 8, 2014

Come enjoy the arts & crafts showcase, carnival, concerts, Xtreme Bull Event, PRCA Rodeo, Livestock Shows, Commercial Vendors, and enjoy some of the best fair food in the area! GATES OPEN DAILY AT 8:00am FREE ADMISSION until 1:00pm Adults (age 13 & Older) – $8.00 Children (age 6-12) – $6.00 Children 5& Under – FREE

BECOME A SPONSOR

Interested in partnering with the Lea County Fair & Rodeo? We offer sponsorship packages for any budget and encourage you to look through our options for the 2014 Lea County Fair & Rodeo. Click on the PDF link below to view the many different opportunities available that will allow you to help the Lea County Fair & Rodeo continue to be a huge success!

Please feel free to call (575.396.8686) or email ( fair@leacounty.net ) with any questions you may have.

We look forward to growing our current partnerships as well as building new ones!