Posts by aporras@ventanafund.org
NM Department of Transportation Lays Out Plans for EV Infrastructure Program
On Friday, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (DOT) gave a presentation about its electrification program at the Urban Land Institute’s “Unlocking Infrastructure in New Mexico” meeting. Jerry Valdez the…
Read MoreNM MFA: 2024 New Mexico Housing Needs Assessment
The Housing Needs Assessment is a comprehensive report on housing issues in New Mexico. Key Findings presents current year Housing Needs Assessment’s most telling state-level indicators related to the demographic and economic…
Read MoreHow the HUD’s New Income Limits Will Impact New Mexico Families
Housing in Albuquerque is still sparse to say the least and the high prices aren’t helping. At least one national site has the average rent in the metro up $150…
Read MoreAlbuquerque Journal: One-on-One with Kendra Yevoli, Executive Director Ventana Fund
Kendra Yevoli wants to turn New Mexico’s economy around. Yevoli, the executive director of the Ventana Fund, has two children and three grandchildren who live in Colorado. “That’s part of…
Read MoreWages in New Mexico Flatline, Employment Sees Uptick
New Mexico can’t seem to break $40,000 in median annual pay. That figure has remained static since the end of last year, according to ADP Pay Insights. Click here to view…
Read MoreTop 10 Trends in Affordable Housing
Among affordable housing developers today, there’s one commonality tying projects together: uncertainty. AEC firms share their latest insights and philosophies on the future of affordable housing. This article first appeared…
Read MoreMayor Keller Signs Resolution to Accelerate Housing Construction in Albuquerque
A new bill designed to boost housing construction and streamline the construction process for developers within the Albuquerque metro has been approved. Resolution 24-22, which prioritizes site plan approvals and permit…
Read MoreNew Joint Housing Board to Hold First Meeting
The Middle Rio Grande Housing Collaborative, a new board jointly formed by the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, is set to hold its first meeting this week. Approved around…
Read MoreAustin-Based Developer Begins Construction on Rio Rancho Build-to-Rent Community
An Austin-based real estate developer and an Albuquerque-based homebuilder are teaming up to construct the City of Vision’s first build-to-rent community. The Eleanor Rio Rancho Cabezon will feature 126 homes…
Read MoreHUD Offers New Initiatives For Manufactured Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced its Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Program, which is designed to preserve and revitalize manufactured housing…
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