Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments in New Mexico totaled $5.4 million in 2021
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments payments, 2021
| Rank | County | Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curry County, New Mexico | $3,147,714 | 58.7% | 58.7% |
| 2 | Quay County, New Mexico | $1,184,331 | 22.1% | 80.8% |
| 3 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $538,598 | 10.0% | 90.8% |
| 4 | Lea County, New Mexico | $442,716 | 8.3% | 99.1% |
| 5 | Union County, New Mexico | $35,456 | 0.7% | 99.7% |
| 6 | Colfax County, New Mexico | $14,794 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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