Housing

Heinrich Joins Bicameral Push To Help New Mexicans Access Affordable Housing, Extend Federal Financing Bank Risk-Sharing Program

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee, joined U.S. Representatives Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) and Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.), U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and a total of 15 senators and 18 representatives in advocating for the permanent extension of the Federal Financing Bank (FFB) Risk-Sharing program.

This action would help to continue creating and preserving more affordable housing, while driving economic development and job creation in communities in New Mexico and Read More

New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority And DFA Seek Public’s Input Regarding Statewide Housing Needs

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MFA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — In an effort to identify and prioritize housing issues in the state, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) and the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) are actively seeking the public’s input.

MFA and DFA encourage New Mexicans to complete the State of New Mexico Community & Fair Housing Survey online, which takes 5-to-10 minutes.

This joint effort aims to assess affordable housing needs and community development goals that will inform the state’s 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and its fair housing analysis to help prioritize decisions Read More

Werwath Joins Governor’s Office As Housing Policy Advisor

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Daniel Werwath

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that Daniel Werwath has joined her office as Housing Policy Advisor.

A longtime New Mexico housing advocate, Werwath brings two decades of affordable housing development experience to Lujan Grisham’s senior team.

“Access to affordable housing is a priority for my administration and is top-of-mind for many New Mexicans,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “I am excited to bring Daniel and his expertise to our housing team to advance priorities that build a more stable housing environment in our state.”

Werwath will work Read More

SFCHA To Offer Residents Assistance On Jan. 24 With Los Alamos County Housing Choice Voucher Program

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COUNTY News:

Christine Archuleta from the Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority (SFCHA) Española office will be in Los Alamos Wednesday, Jan. 24, to offer Los Alamos residents assistance with the Los Alamos County Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program (also known as Section 8).

Archuleta will accept walk-ins, 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 24, at the Los Alamos County Social Services office at 1183 Diamond Drive, Suite E. She advises that there may be extended wait times as she will meet with individuals on a first-come, first-served basis.

In the afternoon, she will meet with individuals who have scheduled Read More

JEC Chairman Heinrich Leads Hearing On Housing Shortage, Discusses Policy Solutions To Improve Access To Affordable Housing In New Mexico

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), held a hearing exploring potential policy solutions to increase access to affordable and stable housing in New Mexico and across the country. 

“There is a serious housing crisis in New Mexico and across the country – impacting people at all income levels, in nearly every community. Whether they rent or own, and whether they live in rural, suburban, or urban areas, too many Americans cannot securely afford the place they Read More

North Mesa Workforce Housing Project Moves Forward With Joint Effort Of County And Los Alamos Public Schools

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COUNTY News:

On Dec. 18, 2023, the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board and Los Alamos County Council took a pivotal step toward making attainable workforce housing a reality in the community. Both entities jointly approved the North Mesa Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), paving the way for a comprehensive review and development plan for the LAPS-owned property on North Mesa.

The MOA sets in motion a collaborative process involving a consultant/partner who will:

  • Assess the North Mesa site: A thorough review of the land, current market conditions, and any existing planning work will be conducted.
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Los Alamos Tops List Of Places In New Mexico Where Wealth Has Increased Most Over Last 10 Years

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Courtesy/SmartAsset

SmartAsset News:

A new study from SmartAsset analyzes the places in New Mexico which have experienced the most wealth generation over the last 10 years, and Los Alamos County tops the list.

The study measured the increase in median income, investment income and home value growth in each county to find the places where wealth has increased the most.

For a closer look at the top counties in New Mexico, check out the table below:

 

Rank County, State Median Home Value Raw Growth Median Income Raw Growth Investment Income Raw Growth Wealth Index Growth Index
1 Los Alamos County,
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