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Lea county has 2 usdaproperties.com realtors ready to help with your search!
| July 2024 Featured Agents | |
|---|---|
| Kristi Pofahl | from Guild Mortgage |
| Margaret "Peggy" Mason Cooper | from Our Texas Real Eatate |
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Air Base City • Bennett • Bronco • Buckeye • Caprock • Crossroads • *Eunice • Gladiola • Halfway • Hillburn City • Hobbs • Humble City • *Jal • Johnson • Jones City • Knowles • Lea • *Lovington • Maljamar • Maypens • McDonald • *Monument • *Nadine • *North Hobbs • Ochoa • Oil Center • Prairieview • *Tatum • Teague • Warren
A USDA loan is a mortgage option available to eligible homebuyers that is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture to promote homeownership in rural communities. USDA Loans, sometimes called "RD Loans," offer 100% financing options on eligible rural properties. USDAProperties can help you find USDA properties in Lea County.
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Lea County, New Mexico
.Lea County, situated in the southeastern part of the great state of New Mexico, was established on March 17, 1917. The county was named in honor of Captain Joseph C. Lea, a Civil War veteran and prominent local figure who helped to develop the region by investing in businesses, railroads, and real estate.
Before it was settled by European Americans, Lea County was inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Comanches, Apaches, and Navajos. In the late 1800s, cattle ranching became increasingly important to the local economy, drawn to the area by the favorable grazing lands.
In the early 20th century, Lea County experienced a significant upswing in population and economic importance as it became part of the booming Permian Basin oil and gas industry. The discovery of oil in 1928 led to the rapid development of towns such as Hobbs, Eunice, and Jal - which remain key centers of oil and gas production in the region.
As for a fun fact about Lea County, it is home to the vibrant Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center located in Hobbs. The facility showcases the region's rich history and deep connections to the rodeo and cowboy culture that played a significant role in shaping the American Southwest.
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