Matt Kennicott

Almost a quarter of the people in New Mexico rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—about 448,000. And the Human Services Department is…

More than one in five New Mexicans is on food stamps—that’s almost half a million people. Advocates are concerned that coming changes could force people…

Roswell Mayor Dennis Kintigh reached into his shoulder bag and pulled out a four-page brochure Monday at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.The pamphlet the…

The Human Services Department announced it would not begin demanding more New Mexicans on food stamps meet work requirements. The rule change was slated…

A Massachusetts firm that audited 15 health organizations in New Mexico last year normally gives companies it’s scrutinizing a chance to respond before…

Two New Mexico nonprofits filed a lawsuit this week against the state that could halt changes to the state’s food assistance program.The Center on Law and…