New Mexico group offers multilingual guides to help families navigate SNAP changes
NMCLP has assembled multilingual guides, webinars and forms to help New Mexicans understand federal SNAP changes taking effect during 2026.
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As homelessness changes in Las Cruces, so does Community of Hope
As Mesilla Valley Community of Hope expands its campus and services, Executive Director Nicole Martinez says more first-time homelessness and rising housing costs are reshaping how Las Cruces responds to housing instability.
Vasquez criticizes proposed EPE rate hike as ‘ridiculously high’
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez criticized El Paso Electric’s proposed New Mexico rate increase, saying it could cost the average Doña Ana County family up to $42 more per month.
New Mexico vehicle registration fees, weight-distance tax increase July 1
New Mexico vehicle registration fees and weight-distance taxes will increase July 1 for the first time since 2004, generating an estimated $70 million for road maintenance.
Doña Ana County invests $150K in Hatch food pantry renovation
Doña Ana County is investing $150,000 in renovations at Casa de Peregrinos’ Hatch food pantry to expand food access in southern Doña Ana County.
PRC to hear public comment Monday in Las Cruces on EPE rate case
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission will hold a public comment hearing Monday in Las Cruces on El Paso Electric’s proposed New Mexico rate changes. Residents can also submit written comments through the PRC’s online portal by referencing Docket No. 25-00082-UT.
Study says New Mexico failed to investigate most SNAP fraud tips
A new study found New Mexico underestimated and failed to investigate most federal food assistance fraud tips received over a five-year period.
Heinrich says Iran war is driving up gas prices, hurting families
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich hosted a Senate roundtable on rising gas and energy costs, with Meals on Wheels New Mexico among the participants.
Latino families report rising costs, thin savings and immigration fears in new survey
The 2026 National Latino Family Report found Latino families with young children are facing rising costs, thin savings, food insecurity and immigration fears, with several New Mexico-specific findings.
