Cotton Transistion Assistance Program payments in New Mexico totaled $2.4 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Cotton Transistion Assistance Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Cotton Transistion Assistance Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaves County, New Mexico | $418,224 | 17.3% | 17.3% |
| 2 | Luna County, New Mexico | $369,730 | 15.3% | 32.5% |
| 3 | Lea County, New Mexico | $363,120 | 15.0% | 47.5% |
| 4 | Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $334,562 | 13.8% | 61.3% |
| 5 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $285,710 | 11.8% | 73.1% |
| 6 | Eddy County, New Mexico | $252,827 | 10.4% | 83.6% |
| 7 | Curry County, New Mexico | $219,277 | 9.1% | 92.6% |
| 8 | Hidalgo County, New Mexico | $111,256 | 4.6% | 97.2% |
| 9 | Quay County, New Mexico | $63,918 | 2.6% | 99.9% |
| 10 | Sierra County, New Mexico | $3,008 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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