While virtually all U.S. states struggle with housing affordability and homelessness, the situation in New Mexico is worse than most. A few examples: The median price for a new home is $440,000 — a price that’s unaffordable for 82% of New Mexicans. Median rent is up 60% (versus 27% nationally) and homelessness is up 87% […]
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New Mexico’s housing costs, homelessness worse than other states
While virtually all U.S. states struggle with housing affordability and homelessness, the situation in New Mexico is worse than most. A few examples: The median price for a new home is $440,000 — a price that’s unaffordable for 82% of New Mexicans. Median rent is up 60% (versus 27% nationally) and homelessness is up 87% […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
UNM Health Sciences ending stint at Gateway Center
It’s only been about a year since the city opened a first responder receiving area at the Gateway Center on Gibson Boulevard, but the time to find a new operator has arrived. The University of New Mexico’s Office for Community Health (under the UNM Health Sciences Center umbrella) has held the contract to operate the […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
UNM Health Sciences ending stint at Gateway Center
It’s only been about a year since the city opened a first responder receiving area at the Gateway Center on Gibson Boulevard, but the time to find a new operator has arrived. The University of New Mexico’s Office for Community Health (under the UNM Health Sciences Center umbrella) has held the contract to operate the […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, State Government #nmgov
Alternative to institutionalization, jail faces first legislative test
Proposed legislation crafted to help house and care for thousands of New Mexicans with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries is scheduled to face its first test in Santa Fe this week when it appears before its first committee. Advocates say the idea will help a population in crisis — which includes […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, State Government #nmgov
Alternative to institutionalization, jail faces first legislative test
Proposed legislation crafted to help house and care for thousands of New Mexicans with serious mental illness, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries is scheduled to face its first test in Santa Fe this week when it appears before its first committee. Advocates say the idea will help a population in crisis — which includes […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Partnership eyes cottage development in International District
To the extent that Albuquerque greatly needs a wide range of new housing to meet demands across a spectrum — small-to-large, low income-to-market rate — a proposed cottage development in the International District could fit the bill as well as any. The location and target tenant is intentional — the International District is one of […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, Housing & Homelessness
Partnership eyes cottage development in International District
To the extent that Albuquerque greatly needs a wide range of new housing to meet demands across a spectrum — small-to-large, low income-to-market rate — a proposed cottage development in the International District could fit the bill as well as any. The location and target tenant is intentional — the International District is one of […]
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County Commission looking to create housing development division
Bernalillo County Commissioners have had housing on their minds for a while, and they took another step Tuesday evening toward resolving an issue they say is of critical importance. The board passed a resolution directing County Manager Cindy Chavez to research what funding sources, staffing and professional services would be needed to create a “housing […]
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County Commission looking to create housing development division
Bernalillo County Commissioners have had housing on their minds for a while, and they took another step Tuesday evening toward resolving an issue they say is of critical importance. The board passed a resolution directing County Manager Cindy Chavez to research what funding sources, staffing and professional services would be needed to create a “housing […]