Conservation Reserve Program payments in New Mexico totaled $13.6 million in 2018
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curry County, New Mexico | $5,407,971 | 39.7% | 39.7% |
| 2 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $3,109,478 | 22.8% | 62.5% |
| 3 | Quay County, New Mexico | $2,895,029 | 21.3% | 83.8% |
| 4 | Lea County, New Mexico | $928,410 | 6.8% | 90.6% |
| 5 | Union County, New Mexico | $609,070 | 4.5% | 95.1% |
| 6 | Harding County, New Mexico | $365,590 | 2.7% | 97.8% |
| 7 | Torrance County, New Mexico | $209,679 | 1.5% | 99.3% |
| 8 | Colfax County, New Mexico | $65,143 | 0.5% | 99.8% |
| 9 | Cibola County, New Mexico | $21,511 | 0.2% | 99.9% |
| 10 | DeBaca County, New Mexico | $5,863 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 11 | Taos County, New Mexico | $2,756 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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