Monique Chavez would buy dozens of eggs for her two kids to color during past Easter holidays. This year, the Albuquerque mother is opting for plastic and wooden eggs instead. Persistently high egg prices have forced Chavez to hunt for more affordable alternatives.
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Costly eggs push some New Mexicans to get creative for Easter

While some families are celebrating Easter as usual, others are exploring new traditions and alternatives to eggs amid persistent high prices.