Commodity subsidies in Lea County, New Mexico totaled $91.5 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lea County, New Mexico Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of New Mexico (Rep. Xochitl Torres Small) | $408,809,949 | 38.1% | 38.1% |
| 2 | 3rd District of New Mexico (Rep. Ben Lujan) | $162,402,022 | 15.1% | 53.2% |
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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