In NM’s most SNAP-reliant county, fear persists as the holiday season begins
Sierra County, the most SNAP-dependent county in New Mexico, faces rising food insecurity and growing concerns as the holidays start.
Patrick Lohmann
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By the #s: New Mexico mentions in recent Epstein email release
A new release of thousands of Epstein emails includes several dozen references to New Mexico, detailing invitations to his Zorro Ranch, visits to the state and mentions of former Gov. Bill Richardson as lawmakers pursue a truth commission.
New Mexico Legislature passes, acting governor signs $162.5M to cover SNAP payments if needed
The Legislature passed, and the acting governor signed, a $162.5 million plan to keep SNAP benefits flowing in case of a federal lapse, safeguarding food aid for hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans.
Trump nominates former NM GOP Congressman Steve Pearce to lead BLM
President Donald Trump has nominated former New Mexico Rep. Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management, triggering criticism from conservation groups and energy industry support alike.
New Mexico officials weighing options in advance of lost SNAP benefits
With SNAP benefits for 250 000 households in New Mexico hanging in the balance, state officials say they are evaluating every possible option—ramping up food-bank support and coordinating with schools and charities—to avoid a full-scale hunger crisis.
NM delegation calls on USDA to use contingency funds to pay for SNAP in November
Three members of the New Mexico delegation call on the USDA to tap contingency funds and ensure SNAP benefits continue for 250,000 households in the state in November, amid a federal government shutdown and an expected shortfall of $90 million in assistance.
NMSU, Japanese tech firm create new ‘innovation hub’ to test AI and other advanced tech
New Mexico State University and Japan’s Fujitsu will establish an innovation hub at NMSU starting 2027 to test artificial intelligence, edge computing and other advanced technologies in sectors such as agriculture, aerospace and clean energy.
NM health agency warns of upcoming change for some SNAP recipients
The New Mexico Human Services Department is alerting about 32,000 households that upcoming federal changes will alter how energy assistance affects their SNAP benefits beginning Nov. 1.
By the #s: NM lobbyists have already spent $1.25M this year — building on new record
New Mexico lobbyists have spent about $1.25 million so far in 2025, fueling a record year as interest groups amplify influence amid an active legislative session.
