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City announces $11 million in state funding for six affordable-housing projects; press conference set for Sept. 3
Summary
City Manager Ikani Tamupia and council members said the state approved a special appropriation of $11 million for six affordable housing projects in Las Cruces; the council planned a press event to announce the projects and to celebrate a groundbreaking.
City leaders told the Las Cruces City Council during the Sept. 2 meeting that the state of New Mexico committed $11 million in a special appropriation for six affordable-housing projects, and they scheduled a public announcement and groundbreaking for Sept. 3.
Why it matters: The funding supports a range of housing efforts city officials described as targeting multiple income levels and housing types, including single-family homes at up to 120% area median income. Council members and the city manager emphasized the amount as recognition of the city’s housing work and said officials from Tucson plan to visit to learn from Las Cruces’ practices.
City Manager Ikani Tamupia and council members highlighted the funding during member reports. Mayor Pro Tem and others said the press conference would be held near Red Hawk Golf Club Road to announce the six projects funded through the appropriation. Council and staff said the money will be used for multiple projects, including single-family home construction that targets households at up to 120% of area median income.
Council members praised housing staff and community organizations including Community of Hope for work that helped secure state investment. Councilor Grant said the city and community partners were leaders in housing in the region and that Tucson officials will visit to study Las Cruces’ approach.
Ending: City staff scheduled a press conference for Sept. 3 to announce the six projects funded by the $11 million appropriation and a groundbreaking; council members said they will showcase the city’s housing strategies to visiting delegations.
