Lea County, Administrative division in New Mexico, US
Lea County spans 4,394 square miles in the southeastern corner of New Mexico, bordered by Texas and containing multiple municipalities including Lovington and Hobbs.
The county, established on March 17, 1917, transformed from a Democratic stronghold to a Republican-leaning region after 1968, marking a significant political shift.
The county population of 74,455 residents represents a diverse community with a substantial Hispanic population and hosts annual events at the Lea County Fairgrounds.
The Lea County Sheriff's Office manages public safety through specialized divisions including Patrol, K9 Units, SWAT teams, and criminal investigations throughout the region.
The Permian Basin underneath Lea County contains substantial oil reserves, making the region a center for petroleum production in the southwestern United States.
Location: New Mexico
Inception: March 17, 1917
Capital city: Lovington
Website: http://www.leacounty.net
Shares border with: Andrews County, Loving County, Cochran County, Gaines County, Yoakum County, Winkler County, Eddy County, Roosevelt County, Chaves County
Website: http://leacounty.net
GPS coordinates: 32.80000,-103.42000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
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