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New Mexico Supreme Court Expanding Program Statewide To Assist People Facing Eviction

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COURT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court will phase in an Eviction Prevention and Diversion Program statewide starting in April and in stages lift a moratorium on evictions of people unable to pay their rent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program helps tenants access money available through the state Department of Finance and Administration for unpaid rent and utilities, temporary housing at a motel or hotel, and the initial costs of moving into new permanent housing. The court-based also provides trained facilitators to assist landlords and tenants in negotiating Read More

McQuiston: Why Did My Homeowners Insurance Go Up?

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Agency
Serving Los Alamos since 1963

You received your annual renewal notice from your home insurer and you’re surprised: Your premiums have gone up.

The truth is, it’s common to see an annual increase in your homeowners insurance premiums, and in many cases, it’s not the result of something you did. In fact, much of it may be totally out of your control.

Has your insurance premium gone up? Here’s what might be behind the increase – and what you can do to help keep your homeowner rates in check.

Reasons Beyond Your Control

Labor and construction material costs have gone up. Read More

Governor Signs Legislation To Provide Millions Of Dollars For Expanded Affordable Housing In New Mexico

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Thursday signed Senate Bill 134, the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund, which will provide a dedicated funding stream for the construction and maintenance of thousands of additional affordable homes for low- and moderate- income New Mexicans.  

“Every New Mexican deserves a safe, affordable and comfortable place to live, and this funding stream will make a real difference in the lives of New Mexicans, especially in rural areas of the state,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Providing greater access to Read More

SFNF: Wildfire Season Is Coming And Now Is The Perfect Time To Prepare Homes For Possible Ember Storms

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Wildfire season is coming and now is the perfect time to prepare your home for a possible ember storm. 

The 2022 Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign provides monthly wildfire preparedness tasks that follow the changing seasons.

The March message from the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and partners at other forests, agencies and non-governmental organizations is when the wind blows, embers can follow.

Although climate change and increasing drought are making wildfire seasons year-round, we are at most risk when winds are at their worst. In New Mexico, Read More

House Of Representatives Passes New Mexico Housing Trust Fund With Bipartisan Support

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The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE — The House Tuesday night passed SB 134, the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund with a bipartisan vote of 51-15. 

The legislation would create a recurring source of revenue for the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund. It amends the Severance Tax Bonding Act, earmarking 2.5 percent of the annual senior severance tax bond capacity for the New Mexico Housing Trust Fund.

This fund will be administered by the Mortgage Finance Authority and will be used to build, rehabilitate and weatherize affordable homes for low-income New Mexicans.

“Safe and Read More

New Mexico Housing Modernization Bill Passes House

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Rep. Andrea Romero

STATE News:

SANTA FE — HB 65, which modernizes New Mexico’s legal protections for renters, passed the House Saturday by a vote of 38 to 27.

The bill would expand legal recourse for renters through several key provisions.

HB 65 allows residents more time to make rent payments, reduces the amount of late fees an owner may charge, and increases the amount of time a tenant has to prepare for court or to vacate the premises, if they are ordered to do so. 

“This is about updating our policies to level the playing field for tenants in our legal system,” said Co-sponsor Rep. Andrea Romero (D-Santa Read More

County Issues Update On Canyon Walk Apartments

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Development Department officials announced today that two of the seven buildings of the long-anticipated Canyon Walk Apartments will be ready by the end of January.

Canyon Walk Apartments is the 70-unit Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) multi-family development on DP Road. The apartments were originally scheduled for full opening by Jan. 31, 2021.

According to the development team Bethel Development Inc., due to COVID-19 Pandemic restrictions affecting contractors and supplies plus ongoing roadway and infrastructure improvements, the Read More