Lea County is located in the state of New Mexico, United States. According to the 2020 census, the county had a population of 74,455. The county seat is Lovington. The county lies both west and north of the Texas state border. Lea County is not only thriving in the oil and gas industry but also in agriculture, livestock farming, and the dairy industry, and is home to a state jail.
Hobbs, New Mexico, is a city located in the southeastern part of the state, near the border with Texas. It's known for its oil and gas industry, which has been a major economic driver for the region. The city has a population of 40,508 in 2020 and is situated in the heart of the Permian Basin, one of the most prolific oil-producing regions in the United States.
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