PATRICK LOHMANN/ Source New Mexico A Senate committee on Monday approved legislation that would put half a billion dollars toward affordable housing in New Mexico – a huge investment that one lawmaker said is necessary to stem the tide of homelessness and rising housing costs in the state. Sen. Nancy Rodriguez (D-Santa Fe) acknowledged that […]
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Gov’s push for panhandling law meets pushback
This story is published in partnership with the Santa Fe New Mexican as a part of our commitment to bringing you the best in independent news coverage that matters to Albuquerque. Thank you to donors whose support allows us to license these stories. Donate to allow us to continue to bring stories like this. By […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, New Mexico
Rally to allow rent control comes to Santa Fe
A rally to convince Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to put a repeal of the state’s rent control prohibition on the legislative agenda is planned for tomorrow at the Roundhouse. The organizing group of lawmakers and rent control advocates hope to pressure her to act quickly to help those struggling with housing. Rally organizers said in […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, crime-courts, Housing & Homelessness, State Government
Advocates say housing, not harsher criminal penalties, will reduce crime
Albuquerque’s crime problems improve when affordable housing is addressed, not by instituting more severe penalties and longer jail sentences for offenders. That was the message a coalition of community advocates delivered to lawmakers during a virtual news conference held ahead of the New Mexico Legislature’s 30-day session which convened in Santa Fe today. Members of […]
Posted inBernCo, County Government, Housing & Homelessness
BernCo to legislature: fund housing, homelessness projects
Bernalillo County officials made clear Jan. 9 what it wants to see from lawmakers in Santa Fe this year: $550 million directed to affordable housing programs and homelessness initiatives. The amount represents the bulk of almost $554 million in funding requests or endorsements. The board of commissioners’ legislative priorities provide a window into some of […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Hall, Housing & Homelessness
Councilors propose “poop patrol” for public, private property
Those who have encountered human feces on the streets of Albuquerque would say it’s unsightly and offensive to the nostrils of residents and visitors. But the effect of these deposits goes beyond the aesthetic, according to city leaders and health experts. City Councilor Tammy Fiebelkorn recently introduced legislation that would establish a $100,000 fund to […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Hall, Housing & Homelessness
$70 million and counting: Gateway Center price tag continues to rise
Albuquerque’s Gateway Center at Gibson Health Hub – a massive project designed to address the city’s burgeoning homeless population – continues to need millions of dollars for renovations and operations. The center has received funding from multiple sources since the city initially bought the building in 2021 for $15 million. In a December 2023 Gateway […]
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Bernalillo County Commission faced a packed agenda at its first meeting of the year
Bernalillo County commissioners took care of some New Years business Tuesday evening when they elected Commissioner Barbara Baca to continue her role as Chair. Commissioner Eric Olivas will be second in line for the gavel as Vice Chair. Commissioner Steven Michael Quezada was excused from the meeting leaving Commissioners Baca, Olivas, Adriann Barboa and Walt […]
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New Year brings big bucks for Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County will start off its New Year by picking a new chairperson, spending some money to acquire property to house a voter machine warehouse and accepting millions in opioid settlement funds. Commissioners will meet at 5pm tonight, Jan. 9 in the Ken Sanchez Commission Chambers at 415 Silver SW. Agenda Highlights Commissioners are on […]
Posted inAlbuquerque, City Hall, Housing & Homelessness
Keller’s air quality veto stands
Albuquerque’s new-look City Council decided not to press the issue of Mayor Tim Keller’s veto of legislation related to changes to the local air quality authority at the Jan. 8 council meeting. The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Joint Air Quality Control Board is responsible for maintaining air quality locally, in accordance with state and federal law. Among […]