Document Type
Report
Publication Date
Fall 11-12-2025
Abstract
SNAP-Ed NM works to provide nutrition and physical activity education, environmental and systems changes, and social marketing among primarily SNAP-eligible populations to empower them to make healthy food choices and become more physically active. In May 2025, the SNAP-Ed evaluation team from the UNM Prevention Research Center (PRC) conducted a survey involving five implementing agencies and the state agency overseeing SNAP-Ed. The purpose of this survey was to evaluate engagement with Tribal communities and to assess any changes in engagement since the prior assessment in FY2023. The UNM PRC also surveyed the New Mexico Health Care Authority, the state agency overseeing SNAP-Ed NM.
Based on survey responses and count estimations, SNAP-Ed NM collaborated with 12 out of the 23 Tribes in New Mexico and served over 12,000 Native Americans. Most implementing agencies also reported that they adapted their material to be culturally relevant and tailored to each specific Tribe that they worked with. Implementing agencies also expanded their reach with older adults by serving senior centers in addition to serving school-aged populations. Survey results also captured barriers to Tribal engagement which included high staff turnover within implementing agencies and Tribal leadership and challenges with staying in contact with schools and other organizations.
This report highlights the hard work of SNAP-Ed implementing agencies in expanding their reach with Tribal communities and the importance of adapting programs to be culturally relevant and tailored for specific Tribes. These findings can be useful for helping to continue to increase SNAP-Ed engagement with Tribal populations in New Mexico.
Recommended Citation
Martinez, Elena E. and Theresa H Cruz. "NM SNAP-Ed 2025 Tribal Report." (2025). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/prc-reports-documents/76