Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in San Juan County, New Mexico totaled $134,930 in 2021
Congressional Districts in San Juan County, New Mexico Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2021
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of New Mexico (Rep. Ben Lujan) | $200,829 | 47.8% | 47.8% |
| 2 | 2nd District of New Mexico (Rep. Xochitl Torres Small) | $32,341 | 7.7% | 55.5% |
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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