October 4, 2002
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20549
Gentlemen:
We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K dated October 4, 2002, of Cimarex Energy Co. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the second and fifth paragraphs therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Tulsa, Oklahoma
