Latest view Wednesday of Canyon Walk Apartments affordable housing on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Workers smoothing the fresh concrete pumped over from a concrete truck parked alongside for the floors of the next Canyon Walk affordable apartments being constructed Wednesday on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
Samples of sweet and savory treats for Tea To Go-Go!
TOTH News:
Are you feeling a little claustrophobic these days wishing to “get-out” but not sure where to go? Wanting to renew a friendship from a socially acceptable distance? Are you missing tasty treats to accompany an afternoon tea? Would you like to support a wonderful cause?
Even in these strange times, a dedicated group of volunteers would like to help you address these longings!
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department and the Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) is still interested in receiving additional applications for consideration for funding under Cycle 5 of the Home Renewal Program.
The application process opened July 1. Residents who income qualify and require financial assistance to make repairs or improvements to their homes are encouraged to apply for this subsidized loan program. Homeowners are not required to make payments unless the home is sold or vacated.
Only four applications have been received to date, and the Read More
Framing is taking shape Thursday on the senior housing complex as it moves west on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
NMAR News:
Even with the challenges presented by COVID-19, real estate continues to be a bright spot in the New Mexico economy.
“June 2020 sales numbers reported to the New Mexico Association of REALTORS (NMAR) surpass those reported for June of 2019 and reflect pent-up demand and continued low mortgage interest rates,” NMAR President James Russ II said. “2,334 sales were reported for June 2020 compared to 2,290 reported for June 2019.”
Russ continues, “This June’s sales numbers bring the year to date total (January through June 2020) to within 5 percent of year to date numbers for last year.” Read More
Scene of children helping the House of Hope team members from Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church build a home in the colonias near Juarez, Mexico.Courtesy/TOTH
Scene from the House of Hope team members from Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church building a home in the colonias near Juarez, Mexico. Courtesy/TOTH
By LYNN FINNEGAN
TOTH
Work From Home. Stimulus Package. Paycheck Protection Program. Our vocabulary in the United States has been expanded to include these pandemic-related changes, but the people in the colonias near Juarez, Mexico have no such options or protections.
Many live in Read More
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department and the Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) have announced that Cycle 5 of the Home Renewal Program opens July 1.
Residents who income qualify and require financial assistance to make repairs or improvements to their homes are encouraged to apply for this subsidized loan program. Homeowners are not required to make payments unless the home is sold or vacated.
Examples of projects that may qualify for funding from the Home Renewal Program include window and door replacement, unsafe deck and porch repair or replacement, Read More
USDA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand has announced USDA extended foreclosure and eviction moratorium for all Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans through Aug. 31, 2020.
The moratorium applies to:
For more information on USDA Rural Development’s actions to support customers directly impacted by COVID-19 Read More
ENM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — As New Mexico moves towards 100 percent clean energy and on the heels of California becoming the first state to require all new houses be built with solar panels, Environment New Mexico is embarking on a new campaign that calls for a similar solar mandate in New Mexico.
“In order for New Mexico to be a leader on clean, renewable energy, change can and must start at home,” said Environment New Mexico Director John Ammondson. “Americans have made it clear that they want solar power, and by creating a direct path for every new home to include this essential resource, New Mexico Read More
Scene of construction underway on the senior housing project on DP Road viewed last week during a walk along the Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by Ed Birnbaum
Scene of senior housing project construction underway on DP Road. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More