X0303 4 2011-01-02 false 0001168054 CIMAREX ENERGY CO XEC 0001196778 BELL STEPHEN P 1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 1800 DENVER CO 80203 false true false false Sr VP Common Stock 2011-01-02 4 F false 12375 89.06 D 86833 I By revocable trust Common Stock 2011-01-03 4 A false 47863 0 A 127863 D Relates to performance award with a vesting date of 1/2/11. Represents shares vested but withheld for taxes as permitted by the award agreement. Represents a performance award of restricted stock that is subject to three-year cliff vesting and the satisfaction of certain performance criteria. Thomas A. Richardson, attorney in fact 2011-01-05