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City approves purchase of 911 W. Amador to expand daytime outreach and storage for homeless services
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Summary
The council approved a purchase agreement for 911 W. Amador (negotiated price $720,000) using anticipated state grant funding; city said the site would provide daytime respite, storage, and space for visiting providers to support people experiencing homelessness.
The Las Cruces City Council on April 20 approved Resolution 26-134 authorizing the city to purchase the property at 911 W. Amador for use in coordinated outreach to people experiencing homelessness.
Natalie Green explained the city had been notified it is eligible for about $850,000 in state grant funds and negotiated the purchase price down to $720,000. The property sits on just under an acre and includes an 8,500-square-foot metal building with offices, bathrooms, and storage. Green said potential uses include daytime outreach, case-management space, storage for personal belongings, temporary space for visiting service providers, and additional parking to support the nearby El Caldito soup kitchen.
Why it matters: The acquisition aims to expand local capacity for daytime respite and coordinated entry services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Green noted the site was vacated earlier in December and could be modified for cooling/heating stations and office space for outreach staff.
Council had no substantive questions and moved to approve the purchase agreement. The motion passed on roll call with councilors voting in favor. City staff and a Mesilla Valley Community of Hope representative were available for follow-up questions about how the site will integrate with existing campus services.
The resolution authorizes staff to proceed with the purchase subject to grant funding and standard closing procedures; the city said the state grant funds would cover the acquisition and that the purchase price was below two independent appraisals obtained by staff.
