X0306 4 2017-02-10 false 0001168054 CIMAREX ENERGY CO XEC 0001237480 SHONSEY JAMES H 1700 LINCOLN STREET SUITE 3700 DENVER CO 80203 false false false true Former VP, Controller Common Stock 2017-02-10 4 F false 1304 131.875 D 6696 D Common Stock 2017-02-10 4 J false 1400 0 D 5296 D Common Stock 2017-02-10 4 F false 832 131.68 D 4464 D Represents shares vested but withheld for taxes as permitted by the award agreement. These shares were forfeited upon the retirement of Mr. Shonsey on February 2, 2017. Represents shares vested but withheld for taxes as permitted by the award agreement. Francis B. Barron, as Attorney-in-Fact 2017-02-14