Situated at the border of Mexico, this county stretches along 86 miles of its length. This bootheel county, is bordered by Grand County to the north and east. Arizona runs along the western side of the Hidalgo County. Scenic beauty and panoramic views are part of every day here. With 20 mountain ranges dotting the county, there is wide diversity in plant and animal species here. In fact, it is home to over 91 species of mammals. While the desert species of plants like cacti are seen in lower elevations, higher altitudes are home to different plant species. Along with the wide variety of mammals, wildlife such as mountain lions, coyotes, reptiles and various amphibians are present too. The southern part of Hidalgo county along with Arizona make up the ‘Sky islands’, and are a cooler and wetter destination.
Resplendent in natural beauty, the county stretches over 3445 sq. miles, and is made up of the towns of Lordsburg, Animas, Playas, Cotton City, Rodeo and Virden. Of these, the most populated city is Lordsburg. Dotted with farms and ranches, the county has two school districts, two post offices, 24 churches and five cemeteries.