Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Lincoln County, New Mexico totaled $14.0 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lincoln County, New Mexico Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of New Mexico (Rep. Xochitl Torres Small) | $182,730,725 | 49.9% | 49.9% |
| 2 | 3rd District of New Mexico (Rep. Ben Lujan) | $106,391,979 | 29.1% | 79.0% |
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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