Cotton Ginning Program payments in New Mexico totaled $4.1 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Cotton Ginning Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Cotton Ginning Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $1,164,496 | 28.5% | 28.5% |
| 2 | Lea County, New Mexico | $1,148,460 | 28.1% | 56.5% |
| 3 | Eddy County, New Mexico | $596,724 | 14.6% | 71.1% |
| 4 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $394,380 | 9.6% | 80.7% |
| 5 | Curry County, New Mexico | $205,614 | 5.0% | 85.8% |
| 6 | Luna County, New Mexico | $203,669 | 5.0% | 90.7% |
| 7 | Chaves County, New Mexico | $171,346 | 4.2% | 94.9% |
| 8 | Hidalgo County, New Mexico | $114,477 | 2.8% | 97.7% |
| 9 | Quay County, New Mexico | $77,289 | 1.9% | 99.6% |
| 10 | Sierra County, New Mexico | $16,231 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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