Hobbs, NM

I have heard varying opinions about flying in Hobbs. I've never flown there, and am curious: what's it like, what are the dangers, what would I watch out for, how are the landing options, and what have been your experiences flying there for leisure or in competition?

Some people say it's incredible and relatively easy/straightforward, and tremendous fun. others say it can be really quite scary.

The west half looks basically unlandible, and from what I understand you only fly out that way on really nice days when you can glide a long way out. Can you keep a good landing site in range?

I've also heard things about the dry line, the caprock, massive thunderstorms, and abandoning tasks.

It seems to be fairly popular place for contests so I can't imagine it's unsafe.

Thoughts? what should a first timer watch out for?

Thanks!