SNAP families in McKinley County have until Aug. 10 to replace flood-spoiled food

Households in McKinley County that lost food to the flooding can have those benefits replaced. The New Mexico Health Care Authority set the deadline at Aug. 10.

About 1,223 people are eligible, the authority said.

WHAT: Replacement of food bought with SNAP and lost to the flood. WHEN: Request by Aug. 10. WHO: SNAP households in McKinley County evacuated by the flooding. HOW: Contact the New Mexico Health Care Authority or your local income support office.