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Hobbs, New Mexico

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Founded 1907 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Lea County

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1927 Oil: Permian Basin.
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1927 Industry
Oil

Did You Know?

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Permian Basin oil center.
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TX border SE NM.
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Economy follows oil prices.

Famous People from Hobbs, New Mexico

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Bill Bridges
Basketball Player · Born Apr 4, 1939 · Died Sep 25, 2015 (age 76)
DJ
Damion James
Basketball Player · Born Oct 7, 1987 · Age 38
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Ryan Bingham
Actor, Composer · Born Mar 31, 1981 · Age 44

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