Housing

McQuiston: What It Costs To Rebuild On The Hill And Why That’s Not The Same As What Your House Is Worth

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

You pull up your home’s estimate online out of curiosity — the way half the hill does now — and the number is higher than you expected. Maybe a lot higher. If you bought before the lab’s hiring wave, your place might be worth close to double what you paid for it.

That’s good news, mostly. It also raises a quiet question that’s easy to put off: the figure on your homeowners policy — the one meant to rebuild your house if the worst happens — was it set back when your home was worth a lot less?

Because the number that matters most to a homeowner Read More

Los Alamos County Council Learns About Efforts To Increase Local Housing

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Clockwise from left, the proposed Coyote Mesa apartment complex on DP Road, Thunderbird and Aspen Studio Apartments on 9th Street and the proposed project on 20th Street that would be apartments and commercial spaces. Courtesy/LAC

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County has firmly made the claim that housing is essential to have a strong economy and a thriving community. Its message is clear: build it and the people will come. As a result, County Council learned about the local government’s efforts to increase housing options during its work session Read More

New Mexico Housing Market Posts Gains In Sales, Prices, & Inventory In May

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HOUSING News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s housing market remained resilient in May 2026, with home sales, prices, and inventory all posting gains compared to both the previous month and one year ago. Statewide sales reached 1,820 transactions in May, up 6.9% from April and 2.0% from May 2025.

The median sold price rose to $355,000, an increase of 1.4% from April and 1.0% year-over-year, continuing the state’s trend of steady price appreciation. Total sales volume climbed to $786.6 million, up 11.4% from April and 3.9% from May 2025, while the average sale price increased to $432,215, Read More

Housing New Mexico Board Of Directors Approves Over $7 Million In Low-Income Housing Tax Credits

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Desert Sun III in Deming. Credit: Housing and Economic Rural Opportunities Inc.

Edward Romero Terrace II in Albuquerque. Credit: Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corporation

HOUSING NM News:                                      

ALBUQUERQUE — The Housing New Mexico Board of Directors approved over $7 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for five housing developments and $16.3 million in loans to seven housing developments at its May meeting. The equity generated by the tax credits will total over $56 million.

“These Low-Income Housing Tax Credits will result in 194 new homes and 39 rehabilitated Read More

League Of Women Voters’ Lunch With A Leader To Feature County Community Development Director Elias Isaacson

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Elias Isaacson
Community Development Director
Los Alamos County

From the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos:

Have you ever wondered what the League of Women Voters’ Lunch with a Leader is all about? Every month the League invites a local or regional expert to talk with the community about current issues. The event is held at the Unitarian Church Fellowship Hall on N. Sage Street. The meetings are open to all.

This month on Thursday, June 18, the community is invited to hear Community Development Director Elias Isaacson discuss economic development in Los Alamos County.

Attendees arrive around Read More

NMAR Releases April 2026 New Mexico Housing Market Stats

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NMAR News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Association of REALTORS (NMAR) reports that New Mexico’s housing market remained steady in April 2026, with statewide sales totaling 1,702 transactions, a slight decrease from March’s 1,738 sales as the market settled following a strong early spring surge.

Despite the modest month-over-month decline in sales activity, the statewide median sold price increased to $350,000 from $345,950 in March, reflecting continued price resilience. Homes sold more quickly in April, averaging 57 days on market compared to 65 days in March, while active listings increased Read More

House Republicans Raise Concerns After New Reports Show Homelessness Crisis Worsening Despite Massive Spending

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NMHR News:

SANTA FE — New reports showing New Mexico spent over half a billion taxpayer dollars on homelessness programs in just three years while the crisis continued to worsen are raising serious concerns about accountability and results.

Last year, Rep. Nicole Chavez sent a formal letter to Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller demanding answers about the city’s homelessness programs, where taxpayer money was going, and whether the programs were actually working. No response was ever provided.

A recent Legislative Finance Committee report found homelessness in New Mexico has continued to rise Read More

Housing New Mexico Announces 2026 Strategy Updates

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Housing New Mexico announced 2026 updates to its initial 2022 New Mexico Housing Strategy, noting progress made through direct investments toward affordable housing, while noting challenges ahead for New Mexico leaders and advocates. One of the goals identified is to increase housing production across the housing continuum. Housing New Mexico has several single-family development programs available. Photo courtesy/Housing New Mexico

HOUSING NM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico announced 2026 updates to its initial 2022 New Mexico Housing Strategy—the state’s first comprehensive Read More

Trinity On The Hill To Hold Annual Fiesta On The Hill Fundraiser & Celebration For House Of Hope Ministry May 2

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Members of the House of Hope ministry help a family in Juarez, Mexico, build a house. Courtesy/TOTH

Members of the House of Hope ministry help a family in Juarez, Mexico, build a house. Courtesy/TOTH

Members of the House of Hope ministry help a family in Juarez, Mexico, build a house. Courtesy/TOTH

From Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church:

Come join Trinity on the Hill for our annual Fiesta on the Hill, 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2. This is a fundraiser and celebration for the church’s House of Hope ministry, an ongoing ministry since 2005.

Highlights of the event will include a taco dinner, silent Read More

Revere Capital Announces Completion Of The Hill Apartments On 36th Street

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HOUSING News:

The Hill Apartments are now complete and ready for residents. This project is bringing 149 much-needed apartment homes to the Los Alamos community. After numerous delays, Revere Capital assumed control of the project in June 2025. Revere brought additional capital and development expertise needed while working with Los Alamos County and the general contractor to push this project to completion.

Located at 141 36th Street, The Hill Apartments is a $65+ million Class A apartment community designed to serve professionals and families seeking high-quality housing in one of Read More