Disaster Food Aid for Over 20,000 New Mexico Households: How to Apply

Disaster Food Aid for Over 20,000 New Mexico Households: How to Apply

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that approximately 23,430 households in New Mexico may be eligible for disaster food assistance following severe storms and flooding. Through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), the USDA provides temporary food assistance to those impacted by emergencies, even if they don’t typically qualify for regular SNAP…

The Impact of New Mexico’s Declining Public School Enrollment by 2031

The Impact of New Mexico’s Declining Public School Enrollment by 2031

For years, RGF has raised alarms about New Mexico’s rapidly aging population and shrinking youth demographic. While the state has long struggled with issues such as high poverty, an underperforming education system, crime, a lack of job opportunities, and an undiversified economy, a new challenge has emerged in recent years. This issue, the so-called “birth…

CDC Announces End of Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak, 10 Dead

CDC Announces End of Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak, 10 Dead

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially declared the Boar’s Head listeria outbreak over. The outbreak, which affected multiple states, resulted in 10 deaths across New Jersey, Illinois, New York, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico, and South Carolina. Over 60 people reported falling ill from consuming Boar’s Head deli meats, though health…

Jeffrey Podolske Sentenced to 78 Months for Drug Charges in Rochester

Jeffrey Podolske Sentenced to 78 Months for Drug Charges in Rochester

A Rochester man has been sentenced to over six years in prison following a significant fentanyl bust that stemmed from a nationwide extraditable arrest warrant issued by authorities in New Mexico. Jeffrey Charles Podolske, 58, was apprehended by Rochester police in 2022 during a traffic stop for driving a motorcycle without license plates. According to…

Interactive Map: States With the Highest Syphilis Rates in America

Interactive Map: States With the Highest Syphilis Rates in America

Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that South Dakota has the highest syphilis rate in the United States. The national average stands at 62.5 cases per 100,000 residents, but South Dakota’s rate has surged to 229 cases per 100,000—the only state surpassing the 200 mark. At the other end…

SNAP 2025 COLA Payment Schedule: October Boosts Up to $1,756 – $3,516

SNAP 2025 COLA Payment Schedule: October Boosts Up to $1,756 – $3,516

According to Vibes.okdiario , SNAP payments for October 2024 will start arriving on October 1st, with millions of Americans set to receive their Food Stamp benefits. These payments will include the anticipated Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase, although some states, like Hawaii, will experience a reduction in their payments. The delivery schedule varies by…

2025 COLA Boost: CalFresh SNAP Payments in California Starting Next Week

2025 COLA Boost: CalFresh SNAP Payments in California Starting Next Week

According to Vibes.okdiario , The USDA, through the Food and Nutrition Service, has announced the new CalFresh (SNAP) payment amounts and distribution schedule for California, starting in October 2024. Recipients will notice a modest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase, providing some relief but not as much as in previous years. CalFresh Payment Schedule for October 2024…

Social Security Announces COLA Date – How the 2025 Increase Affects Your Payments

Social Security Announces COLA Date – How the 2025 Increase Affects Your Payments

According to Lagradaonline ,  Millions of Social Security beneficiaries have been anxiously awaiting the official announcement of the 2025 cost of living adjustment (COLA), and that moment is fast approaching. Social Security benefits are a crucial lifeline for retirees, survivors, and people with disabilities, with COLA increases often making a significant difference in their ability…

2025 Social Security Payments: Complete Schedule and Payment Dates

2025 Social Security Payments: Complete Schedule and Payment Dates

According to Kiplinger , In January 2025, Social Security payments for beneficiaries will begin arriving, with the exact date depending on your birth date. If you started receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997 or if you are receiving both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your Social Security payment will be issued on…

How the 2.5% Social Security COLA Boost Affects Your Benefits

How the 2.5% Social Security COLA Boost Affects Your Benefits

According to CNET , In early October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) officially announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, which will have a significant impact on the benefits that millions of recipients receive next year. Here’s what you need to know about this change. Starting in January 2025, approximately 72.5 million individuals receiving Social…