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Council accepts $1.64 million state grant to stabilize shelter operations, fund repairs and plan relocation of 2801 Cerrillos Road site
Summary
The council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the state Department of Workforce Solutions for $1,642,023 to support shelter operations, street outreach, site repairs and planning toward relocating services now operating at 2801 Cerrillos Road.
The City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions on Sept. 24 for $1,642,023 to support the city’s homelessness response. Community Health and Safety Director Henry Hammond‑Paul told the council the funding replenishes the city’s resources to maintain shelter services at 2801 Cerrillos Road for up to a year and to undertake immediate repairs, outreach and planning for a permanent relocation.
Hammond‑Paul said the site has “served an incredible need” but the…
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