Local government and business leaders ceremonially broke ground on a $38 million affordable housing project a block off West Central on Thursday.Over the next year, construction crews will renovate defunct public housing off West Central and 60th NW and build additional units, ultimately providing 88 new or refurbished apartments for low-income families.
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There are 29 protests planned around New Mexico on Saturday, up from 24 in October 2025.
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Let's Talk New Mexico
This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll be examining the housing crisis, looking at how we got to this point, and how our communities can pivot to help make sure New Mexicans can get the housing that they need.
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The New Mexico Public Education Department is now accepting applications for its Summer Enrichment Internship program. This statewide initiative gives high school students the opportunity to gain real working experience while also earning a paycheck.
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