Governor Announces Another Special Session to Address SNAP Funding

New Mexico governor calls Monday special session to continue funding food aid as shutdown persists

“This special session will allow us to continue serving New Mexicans while federal funding for the SNAP program remains uncertain," state Health Care Authority Secretary Kari Armijo said in a

Governor Calls Special Legislative Session For Nov. 10 To Extend State Food Assistance As Shutdown Drags On

From the Office pf the Governor: SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that she will call the New Mexico Legislature back into special session on Monday, Nov. 10 to extend state-funded food benefits to New Mexicans as the longest federal government shutdown in history drags on under President Donald Trump’s watch.  The Nov. 10 special session — expected to last one day — will occur 10 days after the governor released $30 million…

New Mexico lawmakers called back to Santa Fe for Special Session

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has called the state legislature to a second Special Session this year. Starting November 10, lawmakers will be reconvening in Santa Fe to work on issues created by the ongoing government shutdown. In particular, the state will be looking to appropriate more state funds to continue operations of SNAP. SNAP has been at risk of under-funding the past few weeks. A judge just ruled …

Governor calls special legislative session regarding food benefits in New Mexico

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has called a special legislative session on Nov. 10 to extend food benefits. However, the governor will be in Brazil during the special session and Lt. Gov. Howie Morales will serve as acting governor.

New Mexico Gov. calls for special session regarding SNAP benefits on Nov. 10

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Thursday afternoon that she is calling a special legislative session to extend state-funded food benefits back to New Mexicans. This session on Monday, Nov. 10 at the State Capitol in Santa Fe is expected to last one day. The session is happening 10 days after the governor released $30 million in emergency state funding to New Mexico residents using SNAP. This funding wi…

Governor announces another special session to address SNAP funding

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announces second special sessionGovernor announces another special session to address SNAP funding shortfall. SANTA FE, N.M. – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she will call the New Mexico Legislature back into a special session on Monday, Nov. 10 to extend state-funded food benefits to New Mexicans. The announcement comes amid the longest federal government shutdown in history. The governor’s office says the spec…