New Mexico Junior College is a public community college in Hobbs, founded in 1965, with fully furnished residence halls and apartments: Thunderbird Hall, Runnels Hall, and the Carroll Leavell and John Watson Apartments. Students apply through the ErezLife housing portal, dining is run by Genuine Foods with flexible meal plans, and the 2026-27 residential rates are posted on the college's housing page.
Enrollment
2,235
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
TBA
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Carroll Leavell and John Watson Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Runnels Hall
Traditional · Coed
Thunderbird Hall
Traditional · Coed
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
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