Food

Tribes that restored buffalo are killing some to feed people because of the shutdown

WOLF POINT, Mont. (AP) — On the open plains of the Fort Peck Reservation, Robert Magnan leaned out the window…

November 12, 2025

N.M. Gov’s office says residents will continue to receive food assistance benefits

A cashier scans groceries, including produce, which is covered by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), at a grocery…

November 11, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help

With federal SNAP food assistance set to run dry this weekend amid the protracted U.S. government shutdown, Louisiana, New Mexico…

October 29, 2025

N.M.’s biggest farmers’ market manager says SNAP cuts will be ‘devastating’

Evelyn Schiller stands behind produce at the Downtown Growers’ Market in Albuquerque on Oct. 24, 2025. The expected SNAP halt…

October 29, 2025

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham says state evaluating all options to make up food assistance

State expediting the $8 million it had for food banks

October 27, 2025

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

October 24, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

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…

October 23, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

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…

October 23, 2025

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

October 22, 2025

N.M. port shutdown due to screwworm ripples around region

Cattle prices reach record highs in August and September

October 22, 2025

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

August 29, 2025

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…

July 24, 2025

The Fancy Navajo shares book at Farmington Museum’s Native Table event

Alana Yazzie returns home to share new twists to Navajo cooking

May 27, 2025

New Mexico rejects feds’ request for SNAP cardholder data

State’s contractor didn’t consent due to ‘concerns regarding the legality’ of demand

May 20, 2025

N.M. food banks face cuts in federal spending

Community members can donate time, money or food to help

March 27, 2025

Farmers, food banks decry program loss

Officials say they provided close to 750,000 meals to New Mexicans over the last two years

March 18, 2025

New Mexico initiates milk testing program for avian flu this week

Program will help identify further outbreaks in dairy industry officials say

February 19, 2025

Is it time to stop taxing tips?

Bill seeks to exempt tips from income tax

February 12, 2025

‘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’

February 5, 2025

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…

February 1, 2025

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…

January 13, 2025

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

November 27, 2024

McDonald’s is investing $100 million to bring customers back after E. coli outbreak

$65 million will go directly to the hardest-hit franchises

November 18, 2024

E. coli cases climb to 104 in McDonald’s outbreak tied to slivered onions

At least 104 people have been sickened, with 34 hospitalized, in an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to…

November 13, 2024