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

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ analysis released Tuesday says new burdens on states and households have coincided with more than 1.5 million children nationwide losing their SNAP benefits, including more than 10,000 in New Mexico.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 692

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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More than 10,000 New Mexico children have lost federal food assistance benefits in the year since Congress enacted a sweeping spending bill, according to a new analysis from a Washington, D.C.-based think tank.

The spending bill President Donald Trump signed last July imposed new work requirements and other burdens on households seeking food assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It also included stiff penalties for states that have high rates of errors in implementing …

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