Government aid

New Mexico

Demand at food banks ramps up as 25,000 New Mexicans lose their SNAP

The amount of food provided by federal TEFAP program, however, has decreased

August 21, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico outspends most states on benefits, but struggles to find residents jobs, report says

Just 1 in 11 New Mexico participants works, compared to 1 in 4 nationally

August 19, 2026

New Mexico

Capital outlay system leaves Navajo Nation projects in limbo, lawmakers hear

Projects total over $68 million

August 13, 2026

New Mexico

Rep. Stansbury visits Roadrunner Food Bank, warns of rising child hunger

U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury, right, toured Roadrunner Food Bank on Monday, warning that federal cuts have stripped food assistance from…

August 11, 2026

New Mexico

More than 10,000 New Mexico kids have lost federal food assistance in last year, new analysis shows

Advocates call on Congress to delay SNAP penalties for states with high SNAP error rates

July 23, 2026

New Mexico

Trump admin has cut $177M in federal grants for New Mexico state agencies, new report says

Vast majority was intended for solar panels in disadvantaged communities

June 30, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico: Lawsuit seeking to strike down universal childcare is ‘moot’

The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for June 11

June 2, 2026

New Mexico

New Mexico to impose new federal food aid document requirements to reduce errors

More than one in five New Mexicans receive federal food assistance

April 20, 2026

Lincoln County to spend millions in state, federal funds to buy Ruidoso homes at risk of flooding

‘Rio Safe Program’ marks New Mexico’s first home buyout program

March 2, 2026

N.M. distributes $820K for homeless warming centers, a first for new Office of Housing

Beds for unhoused people sit at a hotel conference room in Gallup, paid for by the New Mexico Office of…

January 9, 2026

A year of suing the Trump administration: Q&A with New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez

Across nearly three dozen lawsuits, about $12 billion of funding is at risk

December 31, 2025

More than 55,000 New Mexicans face work requirements for food benefits starting Jan. 1

New Mexico poverty lawyer says program will backfire in getting SNAP recipients stable employment

December 18, 2025

In New Mexico’s most SNAP-reliant county, fear persists as the holiday season begins

A food pantry in Elephant Butte steps up to meet the needs

November 28, 2025

FEMA says N.M. fire victims will have to prove ‘causation’ to get payment for well contamination

Rep. Leger Fernández says office should create “protocol” quickly to address problem

November 25, 2025

Luján leads letter to USDA on SNAP reapplications

Senators says it would be duplicative since states already assess recipients’ eligibility each year

November 24, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP

After a disruptive U.S. government shutdown, federal SNAP food assistance is again flowing to low-income households. But in the months…

November 19, 2025

Legislative committee says federal funds for SNAP are safe

Revenue from federal mining not subject to same protections

November 18, 2025

N.M. GOP asks for fraud examination in newly approved SNAP audit

Republicans say the audit is necessary due to the state’s high error rate

November 17, 2025

Associated Press New Mexico

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

N.M. Legislature convenes on bill to pay $162M in SNAP benefits, despite possible shutdown deal

Bill expected to head toward the Senate Floor

November 10, 2025

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham calls special legislative session Monday to extend food benefits

New Mexico legislative staff are drafting legislation that would set new limits on the state government’s spending on infrastructure projects.…

November 7, 2025

N.M. Gov candidate Deb Haaland urges donations to food banks amid SNAP upheaval

State food banks report spikes in need

November 6, 2025

Las Cruces food agency’s clientele swells amid SNAP uncertainty

Casa de Peregrinos leaders say they are handing out less food to manage the influx

November 4, 2025