ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New SNAP rules start May 1 and could affect thousands of New Mexicans, with food pantries preparing for more families who need help.
Starting May 1, families must provide more information to keep benefits. Earlier this year, the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) changed the rules to comply with new federal guidelines.
New Mexicans now must work 80 hours a month. SNAP recipients also must provide proof of housing expenses, utilities, and dependent care expenses…