Total Subsidies payments in New Mexico totaled $87.8 million in 2017
Total Subsidies in New Mexico by Congressional District, 2017
| Rank | District | Total Subsidies 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of New Mexico (Rep. Ben Lujan) | $15,081,584 | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| 2 | 2nd District of New Mexico (Rep. Xochitl Torres Small) | $12,129,653 | 13.8% | 31.0% |
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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