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On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
one of the greatest challenges that we face in New Mexico, and many rural states face, is the difficulty of getting healthy, fresh, and nutritious foods to rural areas and food deserts, especially Indian Country.
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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan Grisham highlights food insecurity issues in New Mexico, particularly affecting children and rural areas.

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