 Local governments are not able to tax some federal land, so the payment makes up for the lack of tax revenue. The payments are called payments in lieu of taxes. The money helps support firefighting, education, construction, and water resources. The latest round of funding gives over $275,000 to Bernalillo County, over $2.9 million to Sandoval County, and over $4 million to Chavez County. Other New Mexico counties will be receiving funds as well.