Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

U.S. SENATOR Jeff Bingaman

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Contact Senator Bingaman's Office:

Jude McCartin
Maria Najera
703 Hart Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5521

Bingaman: Farmers and Ranchers in Otero and Eddy Counties Eligible for Disaster Aid

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that Otero and Eddy counties have been declared eligible for disaster assistance due to their proximity to Texas Counties that have suffered from drought this year.

As a result of the declaration, farmers and ranchers in Otero and Eddy counties are now eligible to be considered for low-interest emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency, which is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

"I am pleased the USDA is lending a helping hand to the farmers and ranchers in Otero and Eddy Counties who have been economically affected due to the ongoing drought in the area," Bingaman said.

For more information or to determine eligibility for a low interest loan contact the local USDA Farm Service Center.

Otero County Farm Service Agency 

3501 Mesa Village Drive

Alamogordo, NM 88310

(575) 437-3100

(575) 437-8443 Fax

Eddy Otero County Farm Service Agency 

114 S Halagueno St.

Carlsbad, NM 88220

(575) 887-3506

(575) 887-5700 Fax