Lea County Communications Authority

Lea County Accredited

Lea County Communication Authority Is Fully Accredited

LCCA earned the 2015 NACo National Achievement Award.

Multiple state and national awards have recognized the Lea County Communications Authority (LCCA) for its achievements with innovative improvements for public safety and the recent consolidation of communications for all first responders.

On June 5, 2015, the National Association of Counties (NACo) granted Lea County a 2015 NACo Achievement Award for its program titled "Lea County Communications Authority" in the category of Criminal Justice and Public Safety. NACo sent congratulations to everyone involved who developed this innovative program.

About Us

Lea County Public Safety Complex

Mission Statement: We, the employees of the Lea County Communications Authority, are committed to providing quality service to all public safety agencies, enabling these agencies to perform their duties effectively and efficiently, and to provide requested services to citizens and other departments in a courteous, helpful and timely manner, while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.


A total of 39 dispatchers are employed with the Lea County Communications Authority. We answer 911 calls for all of Lea County, which includes Hobbs, Lovington, Eunice, Jal, and Tatum. We also can dispatch emergency and non-emergency agencies to all parts of Lea County.

LCCA is loyal and courteous to all citizens of Lea County while maintaining a commitment to customer service and assuring that the community’s emergency services and communication needs are met, now and in the future.Lea County Accredited


Agencies we currently support: Lea County Sheriff, Hobbs Police Department, Eunice Police Department, Lovington Police Department, Tatum Police Department, Hobbs Fire Department, Knowles Fire Department, Maljamar Fire Department, Monument Fire Department, Lovington Fire Department, Tatum Fire Department, and Eunice Fire Department.

Lea County Communications Authority Customer Satisfaction Survey

Lea County Communications Survey Form

Hiring Flyer

Flyer (PDF)

Lea County Communications Authority Weather Station

Current Weather

Memos From LCCA 911 Director

Protecting Lea County's Children

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Protecting Lea County's Children Press Release (PDF)

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TAC Jessica Villanueva Teaching October 2018 (PDF)

Public Safety Notification Services

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CodeRed Lea County

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CodeRed Mobile Alert App

Congratulations Jessica Villanueva - Hometown Hero

Congratulations to Jessica Villanueva - Devon Energy's newest Hometown Hero!
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LCCA's Newest Members

LCCA welcomes our newest members:

Other Department's Details

  • Lovington Police Department
    Records, Evidence, Administration
    Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
  • Tatum Police Department
    Records, Evidence, Administration
    Phone: 575-398-5555
    Monday through Friday
    8 am to 5 pm
  • Eunice Police Department
    Records, Evidence, Fingerprinting
    Phone: 575-394-2151
    Monday through Friday
    8 am to 5 pm
  • Eunice Fire Department
    Reports, Permits, Administration
    Phone: 575-394-3258
    Monday to Friday
    8 am to 5 pm