Tatum, Lea County (Hobbs, Lovington, Loving: mineral rights, lease, tornadoes)

[nomajanedill]

I have some inherited property in Tatum-a couple of town blocks. Also, some mineral rights. Thinking about retiring there. Any one live close? Has anyone heard about any drilling going on in Lea County? Continental has paid a lease for exploration and drilling rights.

[Crackerjack]

One of my aunts lives in Denver City not far from there. It isn't far from Lovington. I've been through there a few times. It seems small and quiet and probably shouldn't have much crime. It seemed everytime I went through there, it was a windy town but sunny, maybe just the times I went through. Be sure and have a supportable income in Tatum before moving there or you will have to commute to Lovington or Hobbs. Also I know from my aunt that they can have tornadoes out that way and pretty good size hail because the changes in weather patterns seem to happen a lot around the south Texas-NM border so just be aware of that.

[Birdie1723]

My mother in law lives in Tatum and has for years. She loves it. But like the other person posted, make sure you have a good source of income, if you don't want to commute to work. But I've been there and it is a small town, everyone is real nice and they do things as a town. Also, they have a ton of people who are artist. So check it out before you decide. Good Luck!

[catman]

I've been through it a bunch of times. It seems like a neat little town. A commute from there to anywhere else wouldn't be very practical; there isn't much around it.