New Mexico food banks describe significant increase in demand after federal food aid cuts
New Mexico food banks report sharply higher demand as SNAP changes and rising grocery costs strain families, with Roadrunner Food Bank up 79% year over year.
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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.
NM smoke shop owner says food desert, not fraud, the reason for his high SNAP revenue
A Smoke City owner says high SNAP sales reflect food access needs in Albuquerque’s International District, not fraud, after a state report flagged smoke shops for unusual revenue.
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.
