16 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Supreme Court appears to be leaning towards a crackdown on homeless camps. Legal experts KRQE News 13 spoke to say this decision could change how the state approaches homelessness moving forward. Depending on how the court rules, it could be left up
53 Views Navajo Nation citizens have spent decades in need of new and improved housing across their reservation. In response, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren is working with ZenniHome in a public-private partnership to bring sustainable and affordable factory-made housing to its citizens.
96 Views Homelessness in older adults is increasing at a fast clip across the country. In Albuquerque, much of that population is in one place: the city’s main shelter on the Westside. That facility, however, is not set up to care for older folks or people with disabilities.
113 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Biden administration awarded $3.6 billion to help fund homelessness assistance programs across the country.
133 Views A new bill, introduced in New Mexico’s 2024 Regular Legislative Session, is targeting the issue of housing discrimination based on a renter or buyer’s source of income.
153 Views SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Monday, lawmakers are back to work with a list of bills to discuss in committee meetings. Among those on the agenda are a bill to boost cybersecurity in the state and a bill aiming to set up a government division to address homelessness.
129 Views As many as 17% percent of New Mexicans experience severe housing problems, according to the Legislative Finance Committee, putting the state 13th in the country.
138 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico’s cold snap is creating health issues for those living on the streets. The Department of Health has reported 43 cold-related emergencies since Jan. 1. The homeless population is the most at risk of potentially losing their lives because of the cold.
171 Views A study released by immigrant rights organizations in New Mexico says that a statewide guaranteed income pilot program was a success.
165 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the City of Albuquerque’s work to clear encampments belonging to homeless people.
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