Economic Development Corporation of Lea County

10/09/2026

10/05/2026

📰 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Hobbs News-Sun

Local journalism plays an important role in a strong community. It keeps residents informed, supports transparency and civic engagement, and gives local businesses a way to connect with the people they serve.

As newspapers across rural America continue to disappear, having a local newspaper dedicated to covering Lea County news from right here at home is something worth celebrating.

The Economic Development Corporation of Lea County is proud to count the Hobbs News-Sun among our members and recognize their longstanding commitment to our community! 📰

10/01/2026

🌶️ What a great time at the 2026 ChiliFest hosted by United Way of Lea County ! 🌶️

The EDC of Lea County was excited to be part of this year’s ChiliFest and spend the weekend with our community! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit with us and entered our giveaway.

🎉 A big CONGRATULATIONS to Ruby, the winner of our JBL PartyBox Speaker! 🔊 We hope you enjoy your new speaker!

We’re always proud to support events that bring Lea County together. Remember, if you gotta fly, you Gotta FlyHobbs!

Book your flights now at jsx.com or flyhobbs.com 💻

10/01/2026

MYTH BUSTED! 🔎💥

When you think of Lea County, oil and gas may be the first thing that comes to mind and for good reason! Energy is a major part of who we are, but it’s only one piece of our economic story.

From healthcare and education to construction, retail, transportation, hospitality, and more, thousands of Lea County jobs are powered by industries beyond energy.

A strong economy is a diverse economy, and Lea County’s workforce proves there’s more to our community than meets the eye. 💼🏗️🏥🎓

09/28/2026

🌟 Economic Win of the Quarter: Eden Radioisotopes

Lea County continues to attract projects that bring together innovation, advanced technology, healthcare, and new economic opportunities.
From traditional energy to emerging technologies, Lea County continues to prove that big ideas have a place to grow here. ⚛️📈

09/25/2026

🌎✈️ One Stop to Anywhere in the World.
When you fly from Lea County Regional Airport, you're just one connection away from destinations across the globe. Whether you're headed to a tropical beach, a bustling city, a family vacation, or an international adventure, your journey can start right here at home.

🛫 Fly United Airlines to Denver or Houston and connect to hundreds of destinations worldwide. Also Fly JSC Airlines directly to Dallas.

Why drive hours to another airport when you can enjoy:
✔️ Free parking
✔️ A quick, stress-free airport experience
✔️ Convenient flights close to home

When you gotta fly, you Gotta FlyHobbs‼️ Book now at flyhobbs.com or jsx.com 💻

09/24/2026

✨ Table Sponsorships Are Now Open | 2027 Evening with Lea County! ✨

This special evening brings together Lea County leaders, businesses, community partners, and state leaders for an evening of connection, celebration, and recognition of the people and organizations helping move our region forward.

Secure your sponsorship fast, limited tables are available. For more information or to receive a sponsorship packet, email [email protected]. ✨

09/24/2026

📈 Did you know? Lea County’s economy supports 35,780 jobs and we’re continuing to grow!

Oil and gas remains a cornerstone of our economy, but the story of Lea County extends far beyond energy. Thousands of local jobs are found across healthcare, education, construction, retail, hospitality, transportation, and many other industries.

Growth doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from the businesses that invest here, the people who build careers here, and a community that continues to create opportunities for what comes next. 💪

Lea County is working. Lea County is growing. And Lea County is ready for the future.

09/23/2026

🌶️ PROJECT HEARTBURN 5K ROUTE IS HERE! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We're kicking off Saturday morning at United We Cook Chili Fest & More with our Project Heartburn 5K!

📍 Meeting Location: In front of City Hall on Broadway

⏰ Check-in: 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
🏃 Race registration is still open until 7:30 AM Saturday morning!

Our nonprofit partners will also be setting up for the festival that morning, so we're asking runners to please stay on the sidewalks and follow the designated route to help us avoid interfering with their setup as much as possible.

The route is 2 laps, starting and finishing in front of City Hall!

A huge thank you to our sponsor, FlyHobbs, for helping make this run possible!

Still need to register? There's still time!
https://tally.so/r/QKWOeY 

We can't wait to see everyone bright and early Saturday morning! ❤️🌶️