LDP-like Grazing Payments in New Mexico totaled $8,111 in 2017
Congressional Districts in New Mexico Receiving LDP-like Grazing Payments payments, 2017
| Rank | District | LDP-like Grazing Payments 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of New Mexico (Rep. Xochitl Torres Small) | $2,223 | 27.4% | 27.4% |
| 2 | 3rd District of New Mexico (Rep. Ben Lujan) | $805 | 9.9% | 37.3% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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