Loan Deficiency payments in New Mexico totaled $1.3 million in 2016
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Loan Deficiency 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lea County, New Mexico | $884,299 | 68.9% | 68.9% |
| 2 | Curry County, New Mexico | $102,168 | 8.0% | 76.9% |
| 3 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $86,596 | 6.7% | 83.6% |
| 4 | Eddy County, New Mexico | $76,150 | 5.9% | 89.5% |
| 5 | Quay County, New Mexico | $67,689 | 5.3% | 94.8% |
| 6 | Union County, New Mexico | $49,885 | 3.9% | 98.7% |
| 7 | San Juan County, New Mexico | $11,629 | 0.9% | 99.6% |
| 8 | Chaves County, New Mexico | $5,088 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| 9 | Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $108 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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