Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in New Mexico totaled $161,674 in 2018
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catron County, New Mexico | $229,098 | 141.7% | 141.7% |
| 2 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $116,500 | 72.1% | 213.8% |
| 3 | Union County, New Mexico | $52,722 | 32.6% | 246.4% |
| 4 | Socorro County, New Mexico | $2,726 | 1.7% | 248.1% |
| 5 | Torrance County, New Mexico | $1,897 | 1.2% | 249.2% |
| 6 | Sierra County, New Mexico | $1,761 | 1.1% | 250.3% |
| 7 | McKinley County, New Mexico | $1,262 | 0.8% | 251.1% |
| 8 | Chaves County, New Mexico | $-244,292 | -151.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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