Walmart is slammed for leaving void in major US city after abruptly closing store and creating a ‘food desert’ [Video]

RESIDENTS in New Mexico have been left struggling to find reliable food options after abrupt store closures created a food desert.

Local officials slammed Walmart and Walgreens for forcing residents to turn to food pantries after exiting a low-income area in Albuquerque.

Over one year ago, a Walmart in the eastern part of Albuquerque shut down, and since then a nearby Walgreens and Family Dollar have also closed.

Other supermarket chains are in no rush to fill the vacant storefronts, leaving residents to find alternative options for fresh food.

Food pantries in the area are especially feeling …