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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
 
April 27, 2010
Date of Report
 
 
CIMAREX ENERGY CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Delaware
001-31446
45-0466694
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)


1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 1800, Denver, Colorado
     
80203-4518
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code                         303-295-3995                           
 
 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 
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ITEM 7.01
REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On April 27, 2010, Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) issued a press release.  A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.


ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)
Exhibits

Exhibit No.                                           Description

99.1
Press Release is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01.
 
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES

 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
CIMAREX ENERGY CO.
     
     
Dated:  April 27, 2010
By:
/s/ Thomas A. Richardson                      
   
Thomas A. Richardson, Vice President and
General Counsel
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description
   
99.1
Press Release