8-K

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.

September 17, 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.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

r Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act

r Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act

r Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act

r Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On September 17, 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: September 17, 2009	By:	/s/ Paul Korus
		Paul Korus, Vice President,
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release

EX-99.1

N E W S

Cimarex Energy Co. 1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 1800 Denver, CO 80203 Phone: (303) 295-3995
 

Cimarex Energy Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

DENVER, September 17, 2009 - Cimarex Energy Co. (NYSE: XEC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular cash dividend on its common stock of 6 cents-per-share.  The dividend is payable on December 1, 2009 to stockholders of record on November 13, 2009.

About Cimarex Energy

Denver-based Cimarex Energy Co. is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with principal operations in the Mid-Continent, Permian Basin and Gulf Coast areas of the U.S.

This communication contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements are based on current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are more fully described in SEC reports filed by Cimarex. While Cimarex makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, management cannot guarantee that anticipated future results will be achieved. Cimarex assumes no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to update the information contained herein except as required by law.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Cimarex Energy Co.

Mark Burford, Director of Capital Markets

303-295-3995

www.cimarex.com