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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

Data & Profiles

The EDC of Lea County is dedicated to providing site selectors, opinion leaders and decision makers the most current and accurate information. Please contact us if you do not find information you need on our site.

Countywide Data by Category

This section has been designed to expedite your data-collection efforts by providing key information in easy-to-print, downloadable PDF files. For collections of data for each municipality in Lea County, refer to the Community Fact Books below.

Success & Prosperity Await You!
	Where do 125,000 people go to get their stuff? Hobbs is the center of the 55-mile Greater Hobbs trade zone that we want you to be a part of. Learn more.

Nuclear Energy's Home in the 21st Century is Lea County

Community Support. Technical Expertise. Proven Licensing Framework. Lea County is the ideal location for a full range of nuclear projects. Learn more.