Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in New Mexico totaled $3.5 million in 2018
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curry County, New Mexico | $1,451,312 | 41.7% | 41.7% |
| 2 | San Juan County, New Mexico | $884,718 | 25.4% | 67.1% |
| 3 | Lea County, New Mexico | $219,523 | 6.3% | 73.5% |
| 4 | Union County, New Mexico | $202,090 | 5.8% | 79.3% |
| 5 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $185,863 | 5.3% | 84.6% |
| 6 | Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $136,220 | 3.9% | 88.5% |
| 7 | Rio Arriba County, New Mexico | $129,172 | 3.7% | 92.2% |
| 8 | Torrance County, New Mexico | $128,452 | 3.7% | 95.9% |
| 9 | Hidalgo County, New Mexico | $75,718 | 2.2% | 98.1% |
| 10 | Luna County, New Mexico | $50,487 | 1.5% | 99.5% |
| 11 | Quay County, New Mexico | $9,843 | 0.3% | 99.8% |
| 12 | Chaves County, New Mexico | $5,500 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| 13 | Eddy County, New Mexico | $269 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 14 | Taos County, New Mexico | $131 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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