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$80 Million Boost for Housing and Homelessness in New Mexico

8/29/2025

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Story summary
  • Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will receive $80 million for housing and homelessness projects from a $120 million statewide initiative in New Mexico.
  • Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham stresses the urgent need to tackle housing and homelessness issues.
  • The funding will support affordable housing developments and services for vulnerable populations.
  • California's Proposition 1 allocates $6.4 billion for behavioral health and housing, with $178.4 million awarded for 518 affordable homes.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom notes California's effective strategy in reducing homelessness relative to national trends.