The United States Agriculture Department has informed states, including New Mexico, that it will not pay for food stamps in November if the ongoing government shutdown continues. This was confirmed by New Mexico’s Health Care Authority (HCA) Secretary, Kari Armijo, during a meeting Wednesday morning with the Legislative Finance Committee in Santa Fe.

The order could mean that the state’s 450,000 recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may not receive nearly $90 million in benefits next month.

In addition, Secretary Armijo stated that the USDA informed states it might revoke the authorization of the state’s roughly 1,700 SNAP retailers. This would impact access for individuals relying on SNAP benefits across New Mexico.

The situation remains uncertain as the government shutdown continues, raising concerns about the timely distribution of essential food assistance to vulnerable populations.
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