Why visit Lovington
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lea Theatre, Lea County Courthouse, Lea Theater and Lovington Country Club.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Lovington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lovington
Lovington is a city in and the county seat of Lea County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Lovington had a population of 11,668.
From the Wikipedia article Lovington, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks8
Lea County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in New Mexico, United States of America
Lea Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Movie theater in Lovington, New Mexico, United States
Lovington Fire Department Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Fire station in Lovington, New Mexico
Mathew Elmore Sewalt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in New Mexico, United States
Pyburn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in New Mexico, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
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Restaurants and cafes20
Pioneer Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.5 mi
2510 South Main Avenue, Lovington
Drylands Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
322 North Main Street, Lovington
Jimenez Rancho Grande
Restaurant
218 South 1st Street, Lovington
Ranch House Restaurant
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
1318 South Main Avenue, Lovington
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza
401 South Main Street, Lovington
Mo-We 10:00-24:00; Th-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
102 West Avenue D, Lovington
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 08:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
8 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship17
Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
1301 North 9th Street, Lovington
First Methodist Church of Lovington
Church · United Methodist · 0.5 mi
407 North Main Street, Lovington
Inglesia Ministerio Vida
Church · Catholic · 0.8 mi
1210 East Avenue K, Lovington
Príncipe de Paz Apostolic Assembly
Church · Apostolic · 0.5 mi
310 North Love Street, Lovington
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare3
Map of Lovington
93 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 30°F | 0.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 34°F | 0.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 40°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 46°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 56°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 94°F | 65°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 68°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 67°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 61°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 50°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 39°F | 0.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 31°F | 0.6 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hobbs 13W (16 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lea County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-10-29: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2006-01-02: Southeast New Mexico Fire Complex (Fire)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2000-05-10: Severe Fire Threats (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Industrial Airpark (HBB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Hobbs 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- North Hobbs 18 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Tatum 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Monument 23 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Denver City 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Plains 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Eunice 37 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Seminole 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Seagraves 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lovington New Mexico Public Library, AllenS, Public domain
- Lovington, New Mexico (2913167592), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kreuzung in Lovington, New Mexico, GerritR, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lea Theatre Lovington NM, Guest75, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lea County New Mexico Court House, AllenS, Public domain
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