Conservation payments in Sierra County, New Mexico totaled $446,796 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Sierra County, New Mexico Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of New Mexico (Rep. Ben Lujan) | $144,530,466 | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| 2 | 2nd District of New Mexico (Rep. Xochitl Torres Small) | $50,712,632 | 9.5% | 36.5% |
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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