N.M. delegation calls on USDA to use contingency funds to pay for SNAP in November
Rep says the USDA has access to $5 billion it could use
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New Mexico youth learn virtues of growing carrots
On a sunny fall morning, a dozen people kneel in the freshly turned earth of a carrot patch, chatting as they unearth the bright orange vegetables. Working as a team,…
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States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt
Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the…
N.M. food banks say they have no time to prepare for Nov. 1 SNAP stoppage
‘People are scared’ 10 days ahead of cuts affecting one in five New Mexicans, directors say
N.M. port shutdown due to screwworm ripples around region
Cattle prices reach record highs in August and September
N.M. Pueblo leader says recent USDA tribal food program cuts means more reliance on ‘commodities’
Funding for ‘commodities’ has stayed flat, despite the other programs being cut
N.M. food banks say they will struggle to provide meals for those who lose federal benefits
State’s high error rate for SNAP could cost hundreds of millions
N.M. coffee roaster warns U.S. senator of ‘slow drip’ of price increases because of Trump tariffs
The price of a latte could increase by about 50 cents
Indigenous farm connecting young people with land, boosting local food access
The Indigenous Farm Hub in July. Joey Dunn/NMPBScca On a small patch of land north of Albuquerque, Orenda Martine reached for a red onion, trimming the root and then the…
The Fancy Navajo shares book at Farmington Museum’s Native Table event
Alana Yazzie returns home to share new twists to Navajo cooking
New Mexico rejects feds’ request for SNAP cardholder data
State’s contractor didn’t consent due to ‘concerns regarding the legality’ of demand
N.M. food banks face cuts in federal spending
Community members can donate time, money or food to help
Farmers, food banks decry program loss
Officials say they provided close to 750,000 meals to New Mexicans over the last two years
New Mexico initiates milk testing program for avian flu this week
Program will help identify further outbreaks in dairy industry officials say
Is it time to stop taxing tips?
Bill seeks to exempt tips from income tax
‘Red or Green Chile Month’ proposal advances
Proclamation intended to give a nod to the state’s status as the ‘Chile Capital of the World’
Winging it for the Super Bowl? Broccoli might be a cheaper party snack this year
The good news? The cost of hosting a Super Bowl party is expected to barely budge this year, with an average increase of about 10 cents from the previous year.…
Some U.S. states not running on Dunkin’ doughnuts due to temporary supply shortage
Two donuts and a cup of coffee rest on a counter at a Dunkin' location on Friday in Derry, New Hampshire. Charles Krupa/AP Photocca OMAHA, Nebraska – Dunkin’ dropped the…
Ore House owners hope to reopen in 2025
Asbestos and city code compliance makes setting official date difficult
Here’s where you can find food assistance in New Mexico this holiday season
Food banks throughout the state offer free food on a regular basis, including holidays