Maljamar, New Mexico

Maljamar is an unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, United States.[1] 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.[2]

President Barack Obama visited Maljamar on March 21, 2012 to tour the local oil fields.[citation needed]

32°51′22″N 103°45′46″W / 32.85611°N 103.76278°W / 32.85611; -103.76278

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Maljamar, New Mexico
  2. ^ Phyllis Eileen Banks, Black River Village, Loving, Loco Hills, Illinois Camp, Malaga, Maljamar, and White’s City — settlements with history, downloaded 5 July 2007


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