Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in New Mexico totaled $5.1 million in 2017
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Juan County, New Mexico | $2,073,397 | 40.3% | 40.3% |
| 2 | Curry County, New Mexico | $1,613,247 | 31.4% | 71.7% |
| 3 | Torrance County, New Mexico | $418,914 | 8.1% | 79.8% |
| 4 | Lea County, New Mexico | $310,864 | 6.0% | 85.8% |
| 5 | Union County, New Mexico | $195,860 | 3.8% | 89.6% |
| 6 | Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $169,620 | 3.3% | 92.9% |
| 7 | Quay County, New Mexico | $118,746 | 2.3% | 95.3% |
| 8 | Hidalgo County, New Mexico | $108,070 | 2.1% | 97.4% |
| 9 | Luna County, New Mexico | $63,260 | 1.2% | 98.6% |
| 10 | Chaves County, New Mexico | $54,210 | 1.1% | 99.6% |
| 11 | Rio Arriba County, New Mexico | $7,060 | 0.1% | 99.8% |
| 12 | Santa Fe County, New Mexico | $5,753 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 13 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $4,730 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 14 | Eddy County, New Mexico | $967 | 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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