Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in New Mexico totaled $434,920 in 2012
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2012
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curry County, New Mexico | $228,818 | 52.6% | 52.6% |
| 2 | Sandoval County, New Mexico | $137,983 | 31.7% | 84.3% |
| 3 | Torrance County, New Mexico | $29,006 | 6.7% | 91.0% |
| 4 | Valencia County, New Mexico | $15,912 | 3.7% | 94.7% |
| 5 | Rio Arriba County, New Mexico | $7,702 | 1.8% | 96.4% |
| 6 | Lea County, New Mexico | $6,685 | 1.5% | 98.0% |
| 7 | Guadalupe County, New Mexico | $3,360 | 0.8% | 98.7% |
| 8 | Socorro County, New Mexico | $2,988 | 0.7% | 99.4% |
| 9 | San Miguel County, New Mexico | $2,465 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| 10 | Colfax County, New Mexico | $1 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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