The addition of Hilmar Cheese has brought many value-added agriculture services to the Dalhart area, including veterinary, dairy equipment dealers, dairy construction companies, electricians, concrete businesses, and more. The economic impact of this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility will affect the entire area, including Amarillo for years to come.

The Rita Blanca Coliseum received a major facelift, both inside and outside. This multipurpose facility is now a state-of-the-art meeting facility with audio and visual equipment, a commercial kitchen for caterers, and new landscaping. The Rita Blanca Coliseum hosts craft shows, business meetings, Dalhart Cruzers Car Show, benefits, Dalhart Rotary Chili Cook-off, Chamber Banquet, and annual meetings for XIT Rural Telephone Cooperative, Rita Blanca Electric, and Dalhart Consumers. The facility has hosted political dignitaries, and of course, the announcement ceremony for the addition of Hilmar Cheese. The facility also hosts wedding receptions, the Dalhart High School prom, and many other events, for information about reserving the Rita Blanca coliseum contact Dalhart City Hall at 806-244-5511.