Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in New Mexico totaled $1.2 million in 2017
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union County, New Mexico | $587,225 | 48.9% | 48.9% |
| 2 | Catron County, New Mexico | $485,693 | 40.4% | 89.3% |
| 3 | McKinley County, New Mexico | $124,947 | 10.4% | 99.7% |
| 4 | Curry County, New Mexico | $116,500 | 9.7% | 109.4% |
| 5 | Colfax County, New Mexico | $43,529 | 3.6% | 113.0% |
| 6 | Harding County, New Mexico | $8,903 | 0.7% | 113.8% |
| 7 | Rio Arriba County, New Mexico | $1,423 | 0.1% | 113.9% |
| 8 | Sandoval County, New Mexico | $1,423 | 0.1% | 114.0% |
| 9 | Taos County, New Mexico | $877 | 0.1% | 114.1% |
| 10 | Guadalupe County, New Mexico | $-9,334 | -0.8% | 113.3% |
| 11 | Torrance County, New Mexico | $-43,463 | -3.6% | 109.7% |
| 12 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $-116,500 | -9.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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