Tree Assistance Program payments in New Mexico totaled $226,590 from 1995-2021.
Counties in New Mexico Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otero County, New Mexico | $65,412 | 28.9% | 28.9% |
| 2 | Rio Arriba County, New Mexico | $49,442 | 21.8% | 50.7% |
| 3 | Dona Ana County, New Mexico | $49,282 | 21.7% | 72.4% |
| 4 | Curry County, New Mexico | $23,758 | 10.5% | 82.9% |
| 5 | Valencia County, New Mexico | $21,583 | 9.5% | 92.4% |
| 6 | Luna County, New Mexico | $7,035 | 3.1% | 95.6% |
| 7 | Grant County, New Mexico | $4,666 | 2.1% | 97.6% |
| 8 | DeBaca County, New Mexico | $4,104 | 1.8% | 99.4% |
| 9 | Lincoln County, New Mexico | $1,309 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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