Commodity Certificates payments in New Mexico totaled $3.5 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Commodity Certificates payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Commodity Certificates 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lea County, New Mexico | $2,716,878 | 77.8% | 77.8% |
| 2 | Union County, New Mexico | $477,468 | 13.7% | 91.5% |
| 3 | San Juan County, New Mexico | $144,942 | 4.2% | 95.6% |
| 4 | Curry County, New Mexico | $93,668 | 2.7% | 98.3% |
| 5 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $45,687 | 1.3% | 99.6% |
| 6 | Hidalgo County, New Mexico | $12,714 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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