Margin Protection Program payments in New Mexico totaled $88,753 from 1995-2021.
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Margin Protection Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Socorro County, New Mexico | $48,406 | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| 2 | Roosevelt County, New Mexico | $33,560 | 37.8% | 92.4% |
| 3 | Curry County, New Mexico | $5,693 | 6.4% | 98.8% |
| 4 | Valencia County, New Mexico | $1,094 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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