New Mexico Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 33 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$18,291
Avg Total Per County
$904M
Counties with Data
33 of 33
Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
All New Mexico Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | $11.3B | $16,690 | $6.3B | $521M |
| Los Alamos County | $5.3B | $274,980 | $5.2B | $15M |
| Santa Fe County | $3.1B | $19,733 | $353M | $1.5B |
| Doña Ana County | $1.7B | $7,475 | $207M | $245M |
| Sandoval County | $1.1B | $7,577 | $22M | $112M |
| San Juan County | $1.1B | $8,671 | $229M | $132M |
| Otero County | $772M | $11,312 | $310M | $57M |
| McKinley County | $581M | $8,161 | $119M | $139M |
| Valencia County | $516M | $6,666 | $6M | $46M |
| Chaves County | $429M | $6,651 | $66M | $58M |
| Curry County | $364M | $7,596 | $88M | $29M |
| Grant County | $351M | $12,609 | $5M | $98M |
| Rio Arriba County | $332M | $8,272 | $9M | $45M |
| Eddy County | $315M | $5,160 | $30M | $22M |
| Taos County | $306M | $8,854 | $19M | $37M |
| Lincoln County | $305M | $15,082 | $83M | $62M |
| Lea County | $287M | $3,922 | $1M | $38M |
| Cibola County | $276M | $10,186 | $3M | $19M |
| Socorro County | $255M | $15,653 | $24M | $115M |
| San Miguel County | $227M | $8,383 | $8M | $29M |
| Luna County | $164M | $6,436 | $342,000 | $3M |
| Sierra County | $149M | $12,984 | $14M | $28M |
| Roosevelt County | $115M | $6,053 | $12,852 | $6M |
| Torrance County | $107M | $7,003 | $413,594 | $4M |
| Colfax County | $106M | $8,555 | $238,467 | $11M |
| Quay County | $103M | $11,949 | $8,500 | $30M |
| Mora County | $79M | $18,814 | $1M | $40M |
| Catron County | $61M | $16,535 | $604,677 | $11M |
| Hidalgo County | $35M | $8,661 | $403,464 | $3M |
| Guadalupe County | $33M | $7,554 | $749,245 | $4M |
| Union County | $30M | $7,519 | $379,359 | $722,525 |
| De Baca County | $19M | $11,743 | $37,454 | $2M |
| Harding County | $12M | $16,170 | N/A | $636,077 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in New Mexico
Which county in New Mexico receives the most federal funding?
Bernalillo County receives the most total federal funding among New Mexico counties with $11.3B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in New Mexico?
The average per-capita federal spending across New Mexico counties is $18,291, which is 95% above the national average of $9,394.
Does New Mexico receive more or less federal money than the national average?
New Mexico counties average $18,291 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state above the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into New Mexico counties?
Federal spending in New Mexico counties includes contracts (for goods and services purchased by federal agencies), grants (federal awards to local governments, nonprofits, and institutions), and other direct obligations. The breakdown varies significantly by county based on military presence, research institutions, and local government programs.
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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.