🇺🇸 Lea County, United States

Lea County is located in the state of New Mexico, United States. It has a population of around 72,000 people. While Lea County is not directly coastal, it is of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies due to its proximity to the Permian Basin, one of the largest oil-producing regions in the world. The city of Hobbs in Lea County serves as a hub for the oil and gas industry, with several oil refineries, drilling companies, and service providers operating in the area.