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If you lost food in the October floods, you have until Nov. 12 to request replacement SNAP benefits
17,547households estimated eligible for replacement SNAP benefits
State officials estimate the number across six flood-affected counties.
Source: 96.3 KKOB
If you get SNAP, were evacuated from the October floods in one of the eligible ZIP codes and lost food, you have until Thu., Nov. 12 to ask for replacement benefits. The New Mexico Health Care Authority extended the window for six flood-affected counties and estimates about 17,547 households are eligible.
Replacement benefits can cover the value of the food you lost, up to your regular monthly SNAP allotment. You qualify if you live in one of the listed ZIP codes, were evacuated because of the flooding and lost food bought with SNAP. We suggest calling the Health Care Authority soon, since the deadline is days away.
“No family should have to choose between recovering from a flood and putting food on the table.”
Niki Kozlowski, director of the Health Care Authority's Income Support Division
- Counties: Cibola, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, San Juan, Santa Fe and Socorro
- Phone: 1-800-283-4465
- Phone requests: telephonic signatures are accepted
- Form: complete and sign a replacement request form
The deadline to request replacement SNAP benefits is Thu., Nov. 12
November 2026
- Last day to request replacements
Sources: 96.3 KKOB, KRQE NEWS 13
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| Days | |
|---|---|
| Last day to request replacements | Nov. 12 |
