Conservation Reserve Program payments in Lea County, New Mexico totaled $354,689 in 2023
Counties in Lea County, New Mexico Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curry County, New Mexico | $4,418,682 | 27.7% | 27.7% |
| 2 | Quay County, New Mexico | $3,835,422 | 24.0% | 51.7% |
| 3 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $2,994,627 | 18.8% | 70.4% |
| 4 | Union County, New Mexico | $1,308,316 | 8.2% | 78.6% |
| 5 | Torrance County, New Mexico | $1,205,534 | 7.5% | 86.2% |
| 6 | DeBaca County, New Mexico | $711,386 | 4.5% | 90.6% |
| 7 | Harding County, New Mexico | $686,947 | 4.3% | 94.9% |
| 8 | Lea County, New Mexico | $354,689 | 2.2% | 97.2% |
| 9 | Colfax County, New Mexico | $271,467 | 1.7% | 98.9% |
| 10 | San Miguel County, New Mexico | $70,434 | 0.4% | 99.3% |
| 11 | Chaves County, New Mexico | $52,999 | 0.3% | 99.6% |
| 12 | Santa Fe County, New Mexico | $50,000 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| 13 | Mora County, New Mexico | $7,978 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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