New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association

08/20/2026

When is the last time you went to camp? Here is your chance to go back to camp! CAMP HOBBS, at the 2026 NMRPA State Conference, presented by ExerPlay! CAMP HOBBS will be a great opportunity to learn something new, make some new friends, spend some time doing fun things, just like going to camp! You'll also have a chance to get to know our valued sponsors and exhibitors! Rumor has it that you are also guaranteed to receive an official CAMP HOBBS care package upon arrival at CAMP HOBBS! We hope you will join us at CAMP HOBBS to find out what else we have in store for you during the 2026 NMRPA State Conference.

08/18/2026

Follow the link, to meet our Keynote Speaker and Educational Session Presenters for the 2026 NMRPA State Conference, presented by ExerPlay, being held in Hobbs, October 14-16. Have you registered, yet? Come and learn from some of the best!

08/04/2026

Congratulations to Lyndsey Henderson, NMRPA member, and CORE Facility Director for the City of Hobbs. In a search of the NRPA CPRE database on 8/3/26, Lyndsey was listed as the ONLY Certified Parks and Recreation Executive in New Mexico having passed the CPRE certification exam in July!

Congratulations to Lyndsey Henderson on an incredible achievement! 👏

Recreation Director Doug McDaniel recognized Lyndsey's outstanding career with the City of Hobbs, which began in 2018 as Sports Coordinator before becoming CORE - Center Of Recreational Excellence Facility Director in 2019.

Through years of hard work and dedication, Lyndsey has earned multiple national certifications, culminating in her recent achievement as a Certified Parks and Recreation Executive, the highest certification in the parks and recreation profession.

Lyndsey is now the only Certified Parks and Recreation Executive in the State of New Mexico and joins an elite group of just 400 professionals nationwide. 🌟

Mayor Sena called the CORE "the gem of this region" and congratulated Lyndsey on this remarkable accomplishment.

🎊 Please join us in celebrating Lyndsey and this well-deserved milestone! 🎉

08/04/2026

Nominations for the NMRPA's 2026 Awards can be made, now! Access the 2026 Awards Packet at the link below. Award winners will be recognized at the 2026 NMRPA State Conference, presented by Exerplay, which is being held in Hobbs, October 14-16. Nominations must be made by current members of NMRPA, information to both nominate and submit nominations can be found at the link included in this post!

08/04/2026

Congratulations to our colleagues at the CORE, in Hobbs, on being featured by the National Recreation and Park Association. The City of Hobbs and the CORE, just happen to be hosting the 2026 New Mexico Recreation and Parks Association's 2026 State Conference, October 14-16, in Hobbs!

At the CORE in Hobbs, New Mexico, they strive every day to live up to their name. They believe that every child deserves the opportunity to play, and their programming focuses on introducing both children and adults to the lifelong benefits of physical activity.

They go beyond simply teaching the importance of physical health and wellness; they immerse participants in an active environment so they can experience those benefits firsthand. Read the full blog from Paula Drake to learn more about the program: https://vist.ly/5cg4g

08/04/2026

Early bird pricing for the 2026 National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference ends August 7. Register now to lock in the lowest rate and join thousands of park and recreation professionals in Philadelphia, September 29 – October 1, for three days of inspiring education sessions, networking and innovative solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to save and be part of the premier event for the park and recreation profession. Register today before rates increase.

Join fellow park and recreation professionals at the NRPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia on September 29 - October 1.

07/13/2026

Are you joining your colleagues from New Mexico who will be attending the 2026 National Recreation and Park Association Conference in Philadelphia, September 29 - October 1? There is still time to save, via the NRPA's Early Bird Registration, until Friday, August 7. Join us in Philadelphia to explore this year's NRPA Conference and The Power of Parks and Recreation!

07/09/2026

Maddie Rooney, Two-Time Olympic Medal Winner in Women's Ice Hockey to deliver Keynote Address at the 2026 NMRPA State Conference in Hobbs! Maddie's Keynote Address will occur during the NMRPA Awards Banquet on Wednesday, October 14, 2026! More information can be found on our website!

07/08/2026

Congratulations to our colleagues in Hobbs on their recognition at their City Commission meeting on Monday, July 6. It is National Parks and Recreation Month in Hobbs, New Mexico this month!