Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in New Mexico totaled $6.7 million in 2016
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Juan County, New Mexico | $2,257,137 | 33.6% | 33.6% |
| 2 | Curry County, New Mexico | $2,240,845 | 33.3% | 66.9% |
| 3 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $617,943 | 9.2% | 76.1% |
| 4 | Torrance County, New Mexico | $537,871 | 8.0% | 84.1% |
| 5 | Lea County, New Mexico | $340,712 | 5.1% | 89.2% |
| 6 | Union County, New Mexico | $179,395 | 2.7% | 91.9% |
| 7 | Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $161,477 | 2.4% | 94.3% |
| 8 | Quay County, New Mexico | $115,331 | 1.7% | 96.0% |
| 9 | Luna County, New Mexico | $105,457 | 1.6% | 97.6% |
| 10 | Rio Arriba County, New Mexico | $65,302 | 1.0% | 98.5% |
| 11 | Chaves County, New Mexico | $49,394 | 0.7% | 99.3% |
| 12 | Hidalgo County, New Mexico | $34,836 | 0.5% | 99.8% |
| 13 | Santa Fe County, New Mexico | $12,642 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| 14 | Eddy County, New Mexico | $1,046 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 15 | Taos County, New Mexico | $141 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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