626 Views According to a report by the Legislative Finance Committee homelessness in New Mexico is projected to increase 48-percent in 2023. The report also says it’s getting harder for people to find a place to live that they can afford.
613 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – There were winners and losers that came out of the legislative session, and Albuquerque walked away as a winner with $100 million in funding for some high priority projects. “We got more funding than we have ever gotten before,” said Mayor Tim Keller.
564 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two New Mexico lawmakers woke up on the streets of Downtown Albuquerque Sunday, January 22. All in an effort to learn more about the homeless crisis in our state. “It was really an opportunity to come out here and see what folks are dealing with,”
627 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A pair of lawmakers are moving to end the state’s ban on rent control. Senate Bill 99 is a rather short document—just one page. All it’s aiming to do is get rid of the ban on rent control legislation and let local governments decide for themselves.
700 Views NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Fund recipients have been assigned as a part of the Casa Connection Grant Program. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham made the announcement Wednesday.
634 Views ESPAÑOLA, N.M. — Dozens of families in Española have faced setback after setback, and now many don’t know where they’re going to live. The Santa Clara Apartments are condemned. More than 30 families had to leave on short notice right before the holidays.
615 Views An investigation into the potential use of “safe outdoor spaces” in Albuquerque. Those experiencing homelessness have been seen camping in parks, on sidewalks and outside local businesses. The problem is so troublesome that some businesses have begun playing loud music to try and keep the homeless from their
711 Views Page Slater is a Gulf War veteran who served in the Army for 10 years. He said that joining the Army was one of the best decisions that he ever made, but he admits that the war took a toll on his physical and mental health. He said
651 Views Recently, the City of Las Cruces has been holding meetings asking for the public’s input on American Rescue Plan funding regarding affordable housing and homelessness in Las Cruces.
610 Views The city of Santa Fe announced at the end of August it will bring back a no-camping policy that prohibits sleeping in parks. With around 150 people unhoused on the streets of Santa Fe each night, the city will also begin strategizing to meet the needs of that community.
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