At a news conference April 10, 2025, officials from Housing New Mexico commemorated its 50th anniversary by recognizing April 10 as the day Gov. Jerry Apodaca signed House Bill 88 during the state’s 32nd legislature, signing the Mortgage Finance Authority Act into law April 10, 1975. Former Representative Adele Cinelli Hundley (left), former Representative and Speaker of the House Raymond Sanchez (center) stand with current Housing New Mexico Executive Director/CEO Isidoro Hernandez (right) at the press conference. Hundley, Sanchez and the late Representative Edward Lopez introduced Read More
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County Council OKs Affordable Housing Project
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
A new strategy is being pursued to expand affordable housing offerings in Los Alamos; rather than building new, Los Alamos County Council agreed to look toward existing housing units.
During the March 25 meeting, it was unanimously approved for the County to pursue a private/public partnership with 9th Street Apartments, LLC. Through this partnership, 24 studio apartment units in the Thunderbird Apartments, 1211 11th Street, and 63 units in the Aspen Studio Apartments, 1027 9th Street, will be deed restricted to qualifying Read More
Houck: Retirement Series – Moving & Downsizing 3 Of 5
By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty LLC
When retiring many older Americans are choosing to move to smaller homes and downsize. At any age moving is a stressful experience, and downsizing for retirement carries unique challenges. Downsizing involves and includes letting go of 60 to 80 percent of the belongings that took you a lifetime to accumulate.
However, some advantages include:
- Less expensive housing is an easy way to increase your budget and your retirement savings.
- Selling your home and moving to a less expensive home can increase your cash and nest egg. The money from selling
Thirteen Congregations Tackle Homelessness, With Hope & Audacity
By TYLER TAYLOR
Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness
Last June, dreamers from four Los Alamos houses of worship asked ourselves, “If we could interest 10 or more congregations and thought big, could we collectively actually help to reduce the very high levels of homelessness in Española, a community of neighbors only 15 miles away? As outsiders, with limited knowledge, who would we first need to learn from? Are there affective groups in the Valley we could partner with? Would they accept us?”
Now, after nine months, a groundswell of enthusiasm and hope has developed.
As a result:
- Thirteen congregations,
Houck: Retirement Series Part 2
By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty LLC
Downsizing – Many older Americans are choosing to go to smaller homes and downsize when retiring. Moving is a stressful experience, at any age, and downsizing for retirement carries unique challenges. Downsizing involves letting go of 60 to 80 percent of the belongings that took a lifetime to accumulate.
Downsizing Advantages
Saving money is one of the primary reasons people downsize their home for retirement. Less expensive housing is a reasonable way to increase budgets and retirement savings.
Some possible financial advantages of downsizing Read More
New Affordable Housing Project Proposed For Los Alamos
Aspen Studio Apartments are one of the two properties Los Alamos County is considering offering as affordable housing through a private/public partnership with 9th Street Apartments, LLC. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Thunderbird Apartments is the second apartment complex being considered for affordable housing. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Affordable housing has been a long-time theme in Los Alamos. It has been investigated and discussed constantly but during the March 11 Los Alamos County Read More
Catch Of The Week: Facebook Rental Scams
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
In today’s housing market, it can be a challenge to find an affordable place to live, so what do you do if you see an offer that seems too good to be true?
What a deal, right? Looks like a gorgeous place (images included below), historic casita in the Santa Fe plaza, $800 a month, sign me up! But… your spidey sense should be tingling because something isn’t right here.
Aside from the ridiculously low rental price, what other signs are there that this is too good to be true?
Right off the bat, this is a rental listing, and it’s listed in a group for used vehicle sales, seems Read More
Anchorum Health Foundation Invests More Than $15 Million In Affordable Housing Efforts
AHF News:
SANTA FE — Anchorum Health Foundation is investing $15.5 million in loans, grants, and other initiatives to expand affordable housing across northern New Mexico.
This includes a $10 million loan to Homewise to help develop approximately 1,500 affordable homes in Santa Fe County and a $2.5 million impact investment in Native Community Capital to support a development loan fund for Tribal communities, including a housing project in Shiprock, New Mexico. These investments are key first steps in Anchorum’s housing strategy to spark additional funding from public, private, and philanthropic Read More
Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority Announces Los Alamos Meetings For Housing Choice Voucher Assistance Program
SFCHA News:
The Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority (SFCHA), in collaboration with Los Alamos County Social Services and Housing departments, has announced its 2025 meeting schedule for residents of Los Alamos seeking assistance with the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, also known as Section 8.
Residents can connect with SFCHA representatives once a month on the third Wednesday of each month throughout the year, to receive information, guidance and support with the HCV program.
The specific dates and times for meetings in Los Alamos are highlighted on the attached calendar.
Two options Read More
Council OKs Contract To Continue Assisting Home Owners
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Housing Partnership has ended but the Los Alamos County’s assistance to homebuyers and homeowners will continue.
During its Dec. 3 meeting, County Council unanimously approved for Los Alamos to enter a contract with the Santa Fe Community Housing Trust.
“We were really excited at the Housing Trust when this RFP came out to be able to expand in the Los Alamos area,” Executive Director Roman Abeyta said. “We pride ourselves at the Housing Trust in supporting, educating and advocating for homebuyers to make their Read More