Dairy Programs payments in New Mexico totaled $83.8 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Dairy Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curry County, New Mexico | $27,553,452 | 32.9% | 32.9% |
| 2 | Chaves County, New Mexico | $17,357,404 | 20.7% | 53.6% |
| 3 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $15,224,304 | 18.2% | 71.8% |
| 4 | Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $8,926,279 | 10.7% | 82.4% |
| 5 | Lea County, New Mexico | $5,604,705 | 6.7% | 89.1% |
| 6 | Socorro County, New Mexico | $3,022,535 | 3.6% | 92.7% |
| 7 | Valencia County, New Mexico | $2,782,648 | 3.3% | 96.0% |
| 8 | Bernalillo County, New Mexico | $1,320,398 | 1.6% | 97.6% |
| 9 | Eddy County, New Mexico | $1,002,131 | 1.2% | 98.8% |
| 10 | Luna County, New Mexico | $504,925 | 0.6% | 99.4% |
| 11 | Sierra County, New Mexico | $362,845 | 0.4% | 99.9% |
| 12 | Torrance County, New Mexico | $116,815 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 13 | San Juan County, New Mexico | $3,855 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 14 | Lincoln County, New Mexico | $3,617 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 15 | Hidalgo County, New Mexico | $758 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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