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.

  February 9, 2009
  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 February 9, 2009, 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: February 9, 2009
By:
/s/ Paul Korus, Vice President,  
    Name: Paul Korus, Vice President,  
    Title:   Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer  
       

 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
 Description
   
99.1
Press Release