A combined 5,000 acres were listed for sale in New Mexico's Lea County recently; the value of all Lea County farms and ranches for sale was $40 million. Lea County ranks 22nd out of 33 counties in the Land of Enchantment for the total acreage of land currently advertised for sale. Of all locations in Lea County with farms, ranches, and rural real estate for sale, Hobbs featured the most land for sale. Economically speaking, Lea County's is largely dependent on mining and mineral extraction-related businesses and services. Lea County is one of the ten biggest counties in New Mexico (4,394 square miles). It's located in the Southeast New Mexico region of New Mexico.