Welcome to Hidalgo County,
New Mexico

Located in the deep southwest along the borders of Arizona and Mexico, Hidalgo County began as farming, ranching, and mining communities long before statehood in 1912. With a population of 4,894 and an area of 3,445.63 square miles., it averages 1.4 persons per square mile.

Hidalgo County was formed from Grant County in 1919, with the county seat in Lordsburg. It was named in honor of Miguel Dolores Hidalgo, who led the revolution in Mexico in 1810, which eventually led to its independence from Spain. The county “towns” are Virden, Lordsburg,  Cotton City,  Animas, and Rodeo.

Panoramic mountain horizons and spectacular views of the sky are only part of the county’s appeal. It boasts two ghost towns, windsail racing on dry lake beds, an anti-terrorism training facility, birdwatching, ranch tours, and hiking.

Latitude 32.35   Longitude 108.709

Enchantment Begins Here!

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Border Patrol Announces FOB Site

Spokemen for the Border Patrol announced Friday to residents in an Animas meeting that the site for the new Forward Operating Base would be on the Diamond A Ranch, not the BLM land that local residents had supported. Read one article HERE.

Hidalgo County Comprehensive Plan

Hidalgo County is in the process of updating goals and objectives to meet the future head-on, fully prepared to function and thrive.  Resident input, suggestions, and questions are welcomed.

Go to County Projects Page.

Hidalgo County Comprehensive Plan Update 2011

News & Announcements

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES

Tuesday, May 8th
Last day to register to vote in the Primary Election
Absentee by Mail begins
In-Person voting begins Monday-Friday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Friday, June 1st
Last day to mail absentee ballot

Saturday, June 2nd
In-Person voting ends (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Tuesday, June 5th
Election Day (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

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Leadership Program

On April 19, 2012, Assistant Hidalgo County Manager Tisha Green, and Detention Warden Richard Gomez were recognized by the Hidalgo County Commission for participating in and completing the four month 2012 Western New Mexico University Southwest New Mexico Leadership Program. 

The program provides professional development to support and inspire a new generation of leaders. Participants focused on key areas including identifying key leaders, enhancing community knowledge, developing and strengthening professional leadership skills, networking, understanding forces and trends affecting community development, communication and community involvement.  The leadership program allowed the participants to discover and expand their leadership strengths; sharpen critical skills essential for effective results; gain increased confidence in working with groups, manage conflict, and lead effective meetings.

The program allowed its students to become better educated about their community and the issues and challenges facing Southwest New Mexico. 

Pictured above are; Richard Gomez, Commissioner Richard Chaires, Tisha Green, Commissioner Ed Kerr, & Commissioner Darr Shannon.

County Dispatch Asks for Updates

 Hidalgo County Dispatch is asking that county businesses update their regular and after hours contact information to ensure that response to emergencies and callouts are efficient.

Please fill out the form below and either e-mail or print it. You can mail the form or bring it to

Central Dispatch
305 Pyramid
Lordsburg NM 880045

Business Contact Form