Lincoln County residents who lost food due to recent flooding have until August 24 to request emergency replacement of their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has extended the deadline for reporting food losses, providing support for families affected by fire-related damages.
Replacement SNAP benefits are available to all current recipients in Lincoln County. “We’re committed to helping the residents of Lincoln County recover from the recent flooding,” said Niki Kozlowski, Income Support Division Director. “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 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, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To qualify for replacement benefits, households must be current SNAP recipients living in Lincoln County and must report their loss verbally or in writing by August 24. No documentation of specific food items is required.
SNAP customers statewide who need to replace lost or damaged EBT cards can do so using the FIS EBT Edge app, online at www.ebtedge.com, by calling 1-800-843-8303, or by visiting a local HCA office.
The emergency measure covers about 3,910 New Mexicans and follows an executive order from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declaring a state of emergency in Lincoln County due to flooding. The state continues efforts to help families recover from both fire and flood damage.
The HCA encourages eligible households not to delay reporting losses so that replacement benefits can be processed before the August 24 deadline.
For additional support, information is provided in English and Spanish with interpretation services available in multiple languages through CTS Language Link. Relay New Mexico is also available as a free service for hearing and speech-impaired individuals.
