America is full of sports towns. Every major city in America and even some small towns produce sports stars. New York has its street legend basketball players, Chicago churn out basketball, football, and baseball stars, every town in Texas and Florida is a football heaven for college recruiters. But the best sports town in the country is Los Angeles. L. A. is the choice because of the wide variety of sports stars that grew up in the area. Basketball, football, baseball, soccer, surfing, track and Read more »

Despite it being a small town Lovington, New Mexico offers many sports choices for both spectators and athletes alike.
The Lovington Wildcats high school football team has been one of the best in New Mexico winning 17 state titles, four of which have been in the last six years. Brian Urlacher is just one of the former players on the Wildcats. Since then he has established himself as one of the best defensive players in the NFL and Read more »

Why you should choose Lovington, NM.

Lovington New Mexico is gentle town with a population around ten thousand and a climate similar to that of west Texas. The mild winters and cool nights are major amenities for many of the residents.
Not only is the quality of living impressive in Lovington, the crime and air quality or top notch as well. The infrastructure and transportation system is much better than other cities of its size, and it has an abundance of major employers as well.

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There’s no better time to play golf than winter in the desert, and Lovington has its share of great courses to choose from. With sunny and mild days there’s no better time to grab your nine iron and head to one (or all) of the following for some delightful fresh air and game winning shots.Lovington Country Club (1227 S. Country Club Drive) features all the hallmarks of New Mexico golf. Designed by Warren D. Cantrell, the Lovington golf course opened in 1954.Marty Ivy manages the course as the General Manager. 575-396-6619Ocotillo Park Golf Course (5001 Jack Gomez Boulevard in nearby Hobbs) features 6,716 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.7 and it has a slope rating of Read more »

Before you get all hunkered down for the winter with no real training plans on the horizon and possibly turn into a bundle of muscle-mush, why not mark down the New Mexico/Texas Challenge Road Race on your calendar for April 24 and set your goal to train this winter. Sponsored by the Lea County Museum here in Lovington (as well as the West Texas Running Club in Lubbock and the Western Heritage Museum in Hobbs), the race will have three courses: a 5K, a 10K, and a Half Marathon. So get your running shoes on and your feet in gear to hit some of the area’s Read more »

With the PRCA Rodeo slated to hit Lea County Fairgrounds next year on August 10-13 it might be time to starting thinking about your next rodeo prospect you know, the one that might turn into a big money maker so you might be the next Bill Etbauer and earn 3 million. Check out some online resources for your next rodeo mount like a Double Cash Too gelding for only 3500, a Dash for Cash mare at 8,000, or a West Coast Whiz gelding at Read more »

We wrote earlier about the wonderful snow skiing options that are available to those living in or near Lovington, so it seems only appropriate that we make sure you’re in tip-top-shape to hit the slopes once that first snow hits. Being conditioned makes for more smooth runs with less risk of injury and that’s pretty much a win/win, wouldn’t you say?Here’s some even better news — even if you’re not a skier the following conditioning tips are beneficial to any sport or just plain old daily living. What are you waiting for? Get cracking.Strength Training is critically important to maintain the core strength needed for a day of Read more »

Ski season is just around the corner so it might be a good time to get your gear out and get ready for some winter excitement this year regardless of what your non-season sport of choice might be. In preparation of another winter whooshing by, check out these ski areas — all within easy reach of Lovington:Angel Fire: The Angel Fire Resort boasts the only snowboarder half-pipe terrain park in the state.Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Area: New Mexico’s largest full-service cross-country ski area, located near Red River, offers trails groomed for both classic and freestyle cross-country.Pajarito Mountain Ski Area: Carve turns at the only alpine skiing/snowboarding area in the Jemez Mountains near Los Alamos.Red River Ski Area: It’s fun just to hang out in the former mining town of Red River, but you’ll find the alpine skiing and snowboarding on these 290 acres unforgettable.Sandia Peak Ski: Check out the Sandia Mountains and the 30 groomed trails at this intimate Read more »

The Lovington High School Wildcats should definitely be celebrated for bringing home 16 State Championships in football, and nothing should ever be taken away from that achievement. In fact, we hope the trend continues for many years to come. But Lovington as a city is more than football due to its unique climate and geographic location close to some mighty popular sports venues. There’s rodeo and skiing. Bicycling and running. Auto racing and tennis. Motor cycle racing and track and field. And on and on it goes. So yes, while we fully celebrate the Wildcats football legacy dating all the way back to 1951 we need to look forward to the Read more »