Las Cruces approves land transfers for affordable housing projects
Las Cruces City Council approved multiple land transfers tied to affordable housing projects during Monday’s meeting.
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Heinrich says Trump tariffs worsened housing affordability in New Mexico, citing new report
Sen. Martin Heinrich says a new Democratic economic report shows Trump-era tariffs raised construction costs and worsened New Mexico’s housing shortage.
Vasquez introduces bill aimed at protecting mobile home residents from predatory investors
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez has introduced the Keep Mobile Homes Affordable Act, targeting predatory investor practices in manufactured housing. Local housing advocate Nicole Martinez says the bill prioritizes residents’ needs and treats housing as a human right.
Three Sisters Apartments open in Las Cruces, adding 70 units of affordable housing
The City of Las Cruces and housing partners have opened the Three Sisters Apartments, a 70-unit affordable housing development built on a reclaimed Superfund site. The $22 million project addresses a severe rental shortage and includes support services, community amenities and public art.
