Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that Union County has been declared eligible for disaster assistance due to its proximity to Oklahoma counties, which were declared disaster areas due to drought, extreme heat and high winds that occurred earlier this year.

As a result of the declaration, farmers and ranchers in Union County 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 Union County 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.

UNION COUNTY FARM SERVICE AGENCY

20 N 2ND ST

CLAYTON, NM 88415-3506

(505) 374-9461

(505) 374-2970 Fax