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Lisa Hardison named EDC of Lea County president & CEO

On Jan. 14, the EDC of Lea County board of directors announced Lisa Hardison would lead the organization as its president and chief executive officer. Hardison's appointment ends a months-long application and interview process, during which Hardison was the EDC's interim president. Before Hardison's service as interim began in July 2009, Hardison served as senior vice president to the organization.

EDC Reports Progress at Mid-year

Learn more about major projects underway, successes gained, and what's ahead in the EDC's Mid-year Review.

Nuclear-friendly. Project-ready.

From strong community support to a proven site-selection process, Lea County is the ideal location for a full range of nuclear projects. Learn more.

Our Oil. Our Gas. Our Future.

Lea County's oil and natural gas industries advance our state and power our nation.
Learn more about the faces and facts of oil and natural gas.

Quick Contact

EDC of Lea County
200 E. Broadway, Suite A201
P.O. Box 1376
Hobbs, NM 88241-1376
Toll-free: (800) 443-2236
Local: (575) 397-2039
Fax: (575) 392-2300

Welcome to Lea County, N.M.!

The discovery of oil and gas fueled the pioneering spirit of Lea County and spurred the growth of its agriculturally based small towns. As the towns have grown, so too has the trailblazing ingenuity of Lea County's residents. Residents are known as strong, intelligent, professional men and women who do what is right, do the best they can, and treat others like they would like to be treated.

Lea County stands as one of the leading areas for industrial development in the Southwest, particularly in the field of energy. Lea County exemplifies the "all of the above" approach to energy security, with industry leaders across the nuclear, renewable and petroleum industries making their home in Lea County. For those reasons and more, Lea County has become a very desirable region for commercial and residential development.