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Supporters praise Bernalillo County-backed affordable housing project near West Mesa High School
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At a community event, speakers said a new Bernalillo County-supported housing development near West Mesa High School will provide affordable homes, childcare, and stronger ties to students and families. Organizers said they look forward to a groundbreaking and a future ribbon cutting.
Shemar Valdez, who said he was with Commissioner Baca (District 1), and a local resident on Saturday praised a new affordable housing development adjacent to West Mesa High School, saying it will provide housing and community services for area families.
The remarks, delivered at a community event, centered on the project’s dual aims: addressing a shortage of affordable units and creating community benefits. "This is such a great project because not only is it dealing with the great need of affordable housing, but it's building community," the resident, who identified herself as a West Mesa High School graduate, said. She also noted the development includes childcare that will connect residents to students and families at the nearby school.
Valdez, speaking on behalf of Commissioner Baca’s office (District 1), described a personal connection to the area: "I coached at West Mesa for 5 years…so I'm super excited." He called the site—previously an "eyesore"—a welcome transformation and said organizers are looking forward to the groundbreaking and a later ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The resident emphasized the expected housing impact in simple terms: "More houses. More families housed," reinforcing the project’s stated goal to increase affordable housing stock in the neighborhood.
Valdez closed by thanking project partners and Bernalillo County for their roles in the effort. Organizers gave no specific timeline or budget details during these remarks; they said only that they anticipate upcoming ceremonial milestones for the development.
