Lincoln County residents affected by recent flooding have until July 28 to apply for emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is providing this support to assist families in ZIP codes 88345, 88346, and 88355.
Niki Kozlowski, Income Support Division Director, stated, “We’re committed to helping the residents of Lincoln County recover from the recent flooding. We’re helping families replace food that was lost—ensuring they have access to the nutrition they need during this challenging time.”
Residents can report food loss either by calling (800) 283-4465 between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., or by visiting the HCA office at 26387 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, from Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
To qualify for replacement benefits, households must be current SNAP recipients living in the affected ZIP codes and report the food loss verbally or in writing by July 28. No documentation of specific food items is required.
Additionally, SNAP customers statewide can replace lost or damaged EBT cards via the FIS EBT Edge app, website www.ebtedge.com, phone at 1-800-843-8303, or local HCA office.
This initiative affects approximately 3,910 New Mexicans and follows Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s executive order declaring a state of emergency due to flooding in Lincoln County. The HCA emphasizes the importance of reporting losses before the deadline to ensure quick processing of benefits.
The HCA also offers written information in English and Spanish and provides interpretation services in multiple languages through CTS Language Link. Relay New Mexico is available for hearing and speech-impaired customers.
