Maljamar is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. The zip code is 88264. It is close to Hobbs and Carlsbad.
According to legend, Maljamar's founder William Mitchell named the town after his three children Malcom, Janet and Margaret.
President Barack Obama visited Maljamar on March 21, 2012 to tour the local oil fields.
32°51′22″N 103°45′46″W / 32.85611°N 103.76278°W / 32.85611; -103.76278
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maljamar, New Mexico
- Phyllis Eileen Banks, Black River Village, Loving, Loco Hills, Illinois Camp, Malaga, Maljamar, and White’s City — settlements with history, downloaded 5 July 2007
Municipalities and communities of Lea County, New Mexico, United States | ||
---|---|---|
County seat: Lovington | ||
Cities | ||
Town | ||
CDPs | ||
Other unincorporated communities | ||
This New Mexico state location article is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |