Matt Kennicott /tags/matt-kennicott Matt Kennicott en-US Copyright Wed, 29 Jul 2015 22:45:11 GMT Fine Print In Changes To Food Stamps Program /public-health-new-mexico/2015-07-29/fine-print-in-changes-to-food-stamps-program 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… Wed, 29 Jul 2015 22:45:11 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2015-07-29/fine-print-in-changes-to-food-stamps-program Marisa Demarco Hunger Is Not A Partisan Issue For Some Faith Leaders /public-health-new-mexico/2015-07-16/hunger-is-not-a-partisan-issue-for-some-faith-leaders 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… Thu, 16 Jul 2015 22:50:28 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2015-07-16/hunger-is-not-a-partisan-issue-for-some-faith-leaders Marisa Demarco Roswell Braces For Departure Of Health Services Provider /local-news/2015-01-28/roswell-braces-for-departure-of-health-services-provider 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… Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:23:45 GMT /local-news/2015-01-28/roswell-braces-for-departure-of-health-services-provider Trip Jennings State Backs Away From SNAP Work Requirements /public-health-new-mexico/2014-11-06/state-backs-away-from-snap-work-requirements The Human Services Department announced it would not begin demanding more New Mexicans on food stamps meet work requirements. The rule change was slated… Fri, 07 Nov 2014 00:03:49 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2014-11-06/state-backs-away-from-snap-work-requirements Marisa Demarco Behavioral Health Audit Firm Didn’t Follow Normal Practice /public-health-new-mexico/2014-10-30/behavioral-health-audit-firm-didnt-follow-normal-practice A Massachusetts firm that audited 15 health organizations in New Mexico last year normally gives companies it’s scrutinizing a chance to respond before… Thu, 30 Oct 2014 17:26:46 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2014-10-30/behavioral-health-audit-firm-didnt-follow-normal-practice Lawsuit May Halt Food Stamp Work Requirement /public-health-new-mexico/2014-10-29/lawsuit-may-halt-food-stamp-work-requirement 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… Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:08:15 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2014-10-29/lawsuit-may-halt-food-stamp-work-requirement Marisa Demarco