Housing

Thirteen Congregations Tackle Homelessness, With Hope & Audacity

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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,
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Houck: Retirement Series Part 2

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Leger Fernández, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries On Housing Affordability Crisis & Home Of Your Own Act

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Click here to watch the press conference with U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández and House Minority Leader Hakeem Hakeem Jeffries. Courtesy/TLF

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández at the Homewise office chat with homeowners who have benefitted from down payment assistance. Courtesy/TLF

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held a press conference Friday to discuss the growing homeownership and housing affordability crisis.

They were joined by U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Leads Legislation To Build And Renovate Homes For Working Families

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the New Homes Tax Credit Act, legislation that will provide tax credits to incentivize new investments and additional resources for single-family home construction and renovations for working families.

As Chairman of the U.S. Joint Economic Committee (JEC), Heinrich released a report on housing supply in America, which found that underbuilding, restrictive zoning policies, and home financing hurdles have caused the supply of starter homes to shrink and prices to rise. High Read More

Saenz: A Call For Change In Los Alamos County Leadership

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By ALLAN SAENZ
Los Alamos

My name is Allan Saenz, and I’ve been a business owner in Los Alamos for 26 years. I operate two local businesses—SALA Los Alamos Event Center, which has been a part of this community for two years, and Los Alamos Network, which has been providing high-speed internet for over two decades. Throughout this time, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges of doing business in this county. And now, after many years of witnessing the same patterns, I feel compelled to share my concerns and call for change in how Los Alamos County operates, especially with the upcoming election Read More