Reeves

Reeves County

Updated on: January 11, 2022
Coordinates
31 19' 12" N, 103 40' 48" W (31.32, -103.68)
State
Texas
Region
West
County Seat:
Pecos
Year Organized:
1885
Total Square Miles:
2642.092
2,635 square miles (6,820 km2) land
6.7 square miles (17 km2) water
Population:
15281 (2017)
Population: 14,921 Est. (2016) 13,783 (2010)
Persons/Square Mile:
6
Reeves County Website
http://www.reevescountytexas.net/

Contiguous Counties

Loving (NE)
Ward (E)
Pecos (SE)
Jeff Davis (SW)
Culberson (W)

County structure

Government Type:
County
Authority:
Dillon's Rule
Legislative Body:
Commisioners Court
Size of Legislative Body:
5

Demographics

2018 Population:
15281
25 to 64 Years of Age:
53.72%
65 Years of Age and Older:
11.97%

Economy, 2018

Gross Domestic Product (GDP):
$12.7 B
Labor Force:
9,126
Unemployment Rate:
2.10%

County Contact

100 E 4Th St Fl 3
County Courthouse
Pecos, TX, 79772-4024

http://www.reevescountytexas.net/

With its northern border extending into New Mexico, Reeves County is a Trans-Pecos region in the Western Texas region along Interstate 20. The Pecos River separates it from neighboring Loving and Ward counties to the north. Culberson County is located in the southeast, Pecos County is southwest, and Jeff Davis County is on the west.

Reeves County Geography

Over 2,626 square miles, Reeves County has a mix of flat and mountainous terrain in the north and the south. The Davis Mountains have elevations ranging from 2,538 feet to 4,210 feet. Slopes of the Barilla Hills reach 150 to 200 feet in elevation, and the area is known for its rocky landscapes.

There is a vast, gently sloping plain topped with outwash material from the mountains covering around 85 percent of the County. The surface geology is mostly Quaternary except for a small area in the southeast, Igneous; the western and eastern limits are Cretaceous. Sands, clay loams, clays, and rocky plains make up most of the soil, which is reddish-brown to brown.

The average temperature is 64 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. There are 226 days in a growing season. In the County’s west-central part, the numerous intermittent lakes receive an annual rainfall average of 10 inches.

During rains, these playas are filled with water. Still, water decreases and sometimes disappears between rains because of evaporation—ten to forty-foot high cliffs line Toyah Lake, the County’s largest playa.

As a whole, Pecos County is surrounded by the river. Salt and Toyah Creeks and Four Mile, Horsehead, and Salt Draws are the main tributaries. For both recreational and agricultural needs, water is provided by Red Bluff Reservoir on the Pecos River and Balmorhea Lake in the southwest.

The area’s only tree is the mesquite, a lone oak, juniper, and creosote bush in the limited vegetation. You can find all of these resources in the natural environment. Minerals such as sand, sand gravel, and recovered sulfur are also found. Prime agricultural land covers less than 1% of the land.

Reeves County Detention Centre

Reeves County Detention Complex is administered by a privately owned firm. It is

an immigration detention facility located three miles southwest of Pecos, Texas. It was established in 1986 to alleviate overcrowding in county prisons for federal contract offenders. Intergovernmental agreements with the Federal Bureau of Prisons allowed it to house prisoners from 1988 through 2006.

The property belongs to the GEO Group. It is the world’s largest privately-owned jail, holding 3,763 in three compounds. Convicts are housed at this facility because of a contract the GEO Group has signed with the Federal Bureau of Prisons and Arizona’s Department of Corrections.

The majority of the inmates at the institution are low-security criminal aliens who have been sentenced to one to five years in jail for narcotics offenses or immigration infractions, respectively.

Reeves County Attraction Sites

West Of The Pecos Museum

Each of the hotel’s approximately 50 rooms depicts a different facet of life in west Texas before 1896. Accurate depictions of schooling, family life and other aspects of social life, medical services, rodeo, period clothing, gunfights, Buffalo troops, masons and cowboys, Pecos Bill, and Judge Roy Bean are provided. Budget at least an hour for this. Parking is simple and free.

The museum was in a saloon building made in 1896, and a settlers’ hotel expanded in 1904. The three floors are all about art, history, and stories about West Texas. It’s up to you how long you spend on this tour.

Monahans Sandhills State Park

The dunes in this park are worth the trek for a day. Sand sledding is the main attraction at this modest state park. Despite its remote position, the park is well-known. There are many covered picnic areas and a single public restroom to choose from.

Visitors can wander the dunes at their own pace; there are no set paths. The desert provides a serene and restful setting. Because you may not realize how dehydrated you are until it is too late, always carry water with you.

Million Barrel Museum-Giant Oil Tank

All of your requirements have been met, and everything has been completed flawlessly! It’s significantly larger than the previous million barrel reservoir, and it’s a lot more beautiful and clean! Take a look around a phone operator’s workplace to discover how things have changed over time.

Visit the state’s rail or air force museums to learn about Texas’ contribution to the two world wars. The more information you have about Coca-Cola, the better. Keep this in mind while you explore the Coca-Cola Museum!

Reeves County Departments

The County has several offices within its administration. Each office holds a specific role as outlined by the law, which cumulatively contributes to the smooth running of the County. Among the offices is the office of the County Clerk. Currently, the person on the seat is Dianne O. Florez. She is in charge of the County’s land records and public services. You can contact her office by phone at 432-287-0222 or fax at 432-400-0822.

The county judge is the Honorable Leo Hung. He is in charge of all the County’s policy-making and jurisdictive processes. He also heads the county commissioner’s court. For inquiries, you can contact the office through telephone at 432-287-0222 or online by email at [email protected].

Also, the County Attorney is on the county list of offices. Currently, the County Attorney is Alva Alvarez. Get in touch with the office through fax at 432-445-7044 or by telephone at 432-445-5480.

Furthermore, the county auditor’s office is also within the county departments. The County Auditor is in charge of maintaining integrity within the government offices and overseeing financial record-keeping, and all expenditures fall in place with the budget. For more information about the County’s finances, you can contact Charles Lewing by phone at (432) 287-0222 or fax at (432) 445-3268. You can find more information online through email at [email protected].

The County Treasurer’s department is in charge of distributing and dispersing all of the County’s money and investing all funds under the County Commissioners Court. The County Treasurer is Zulema E. Rodriguez. For inquiries, you can contact the office through fax at (432 445-1384 or phone at (432) 287.0222.