Ralph Tasker Arena was named after the greatest New Mexico boy's high school basketball coach of all time. I initiated this page because that man - while not particularly tall - was a giant in our community for half a century. So when Hobbsans refer to "Tasker," you know it's the main gym at the Hobbs High School. When I was in high school, Coach Tasker was still around - coaching and teaching government (I think. I never got him). To me, he was always bigger than life. He was so fun to watch because his entire team was always so polished and eager to please Coach... and they were HUSTLERS. In fact, Coach initiated the full court press the ENTIRE game. He never let up. The boys were always so noticeably tired after the game, but they all became good men. He died in 1999 when I was a junior. After all this time, tons of money have been poured into this arena while vast improvements have been made. There were always multiple gyms, but man are they so much nicer now than when I was in high school. And I am so happy now that my youngest daughter gets to play volleyball there! She started yesterday (2.10.2026). So grateful to live in a strong community with teachers and coaches who put in work Tasker style. Photos to come later when I can get them without so many dang kids in the way of my frame. Lol. read more

Ralph Tasker Arena - 2.23.2026 - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Hobbs, New Mexico

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