New Mexico EBT news

New Mexico EBT News Archive

Reviewed New Mexico-specific EBT and SNAP news items about benefit timing, eligibility, and program rules.

Updated on: June 9, 2026

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New Mexico - SUN Bucks benefits delayed about 30 days, begin June 15, 2026

New Mexico announced that Summer EBT/SUN Bucks grocery benefits were held up by a federal funding delay and will begin reaching nearly 293,000 children on June 15, 2026. Eligible families are set to receive $120 per child; the state said the delay was about 30 days.

Archived notice ยท Updated June 2, 2026

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