Total Emergency Relief Program payments in New Mexico totaled $13.6 million in 2023
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Total Emergency Relief Program payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Total Emergency Relief Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curry County, New Mexico | $8,739,093 | 64.5% | 64.5% |
| 2 | Quay County, New Mexico | $2,193,149 | 16.2% | 80.6% |
| 3 | Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $694,455 | 5.1% | 85.7% |
| 4 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $660,683 | 4.9% | 90.6% |
| 5 | Lea County, New Mexico | $476,577 | 3.5% | 94.1% |
| 6 | Torrance County, New Mexico | $269,487 | 2.0% | 96.1% |
| 7 | Union County, New Mexico | $242,091 | 1.8% | 97.9% |
| 8 | Rio Arriba County, New Mexico | $85,123 | 0.6% | 98.5% |
| 9 | Sierra County, New Mexico | $65,963 | 0.5% | 99.0% |
| 10 | San Miguel County, New Mexico | $55,763 | 0.4% | 99.4% |
| 11 | Eddy County, New Mexico | $36,406 | 0.3% | 99.7% |
| 12 | DeBaca County, New Mexico | $25,078 | 0.2% | 99.9% |
| 13 | Taos County, New Mexico | $10,024 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 14 | Otero County, New Mexico | $3,901 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 15 | Chaves County, New Mexico | $1,683 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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