Housing in New Mexico local government
What New Mexico city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
472 New Mexico meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New Mexico with the most housing activity
- Santa Fe, NM (118)
- Bernalillo County, NM (64)
- Angel Fire, NM (61)
- Gallup, NM (46)
- Albuquerque, NM (40)
- Farmington, NM (21)
- Los Alamos County, NM (19)
- Los Lunas, NM (19)
- Hobbs, NM (17)
- Rio Rancho, NM (12)
- Belen, NM (9)
- Carlsbad, NM (6)
Latest matching meetings
City approves $5.3M budget shift for homelessness services and $350K library contract
The Quality of Life Committee is reviewing multiple budget adjustments to carry funds from FY26 to FY27, including $5.3 million for homelessness services and $4.1 million for affordable housing. The committee also considers a $350,000 two-year contract with OverDrive, Inc. for digital library content and a $750,000…
Council to approve 32-lot townhome subdivision site plan
The Rio Rancho Governing Body will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a site plan for a 32-lot townhome subdivision at La Plazuela Tract 2A, two contracts for well work and one for Axon, and final decisions on two lot-width variances. The agenda also includes routine consent items like budget…
Committee reviews tax abatements for Sichler Farms and La Curva development projects
The Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee will review several executive consents and resolutions. Key decisions include establishing a residential parking permit at 400 Hannett Avenue NE and approving redevelopment tax abatements for two specific projects. The committee will also consider a moratorium…
Gallup Housing Authority to vote on selling homes, removing lot restrictions
The Gallup Housing Authority Board will hold its monthly meeting, primarily voting on resolutions to submit a SAC application to remove use restrictions on vacant lots, preliminarily approve the sale of two homes to CCRC, Inc., and approve revised utility allowances. The board will also discuss appointing a…
Commission to review affordable housing dashboard and CDBG funding recommendations
The Community Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss an affordable housing dashboard update, including a review of Boulder's dashboard, and to consider approving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding recommendations. The commission will also enter an executive session to evaluate…
Workforce Housing Committee to discuss sliding deposit scale
The Angel Fire Workforce Housing Committee is meeting to discuss updates from property management, a possible sliding scale for housing deposits, and to confirm the next meeting date. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and public comments.
Council to consider $40.5M bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel project
The Albuquerque City Council is meeting to consider several financial instruments, including a $40.5 million industrial revenue bond for the Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel project, and economic development agreements for Securin, Quantinuum, and BlackVe. The council will also hear an appeal of a zoning decision for an…
Notification for proposed 19-lot townhome development at 4141 Lucia Lane
The city is holding an Early Neighborhood Notification meeting regarding a development proposal at 4141 Lucia Lane. The meeting will discuss a preliminary plat and development plan for a townhome subdivision on 4.26 acres.
Council to vote on $25M bond ballot questions, drone program, police vehicles
The Santa Fe Governing Body will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals and a discussion agenda with major items, including a $2.17 million drone-as-first-responder contract, a resolution proposing four general obligation bond questions totaling $25 million for the November election, and a public hearing on…
County votes on $10M reserve draw and $10.1M film bond
The Bernalillo County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $10 million one-time draw from the Revenue Stabilization/Operating Reserve and approve a $10.13 million industrial revenue bond for the Film Yards project. The agenda includes adopting a charter amendment for public campaign finance, approving FY27 fleet…
Council to approve $220K subgrant for youth shelter services
The Gallup City Council will consider approving a $220,000 subgrant agreement with Youth Shelter and Family Services for housing stability and eviction prevention, funded by SB3. They will also vote on accepting a land donation from the Rosebrough Family for recreation, including a proposed disc golf course. The…
Council to award $1.17M Allen Fields lighting contract, approve workforce housing governance
The Angel Fire Village Council will vote on several contracts and resolutions, including a $1,168,740.70 award to Pluma LLC for Allen Fields lighting and electrical construction, a revised workforce housing governance plan, and an airport consultant agreement with DuBois & King, LLC. The council will also consider a…
CDBG RFP scoring and award decisions for FY27
The Community Development Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss and approve scoring and funding awards for FY27 Community Development Block Grant applicants, following an executive session to review competitive sealed proposals.
Council to consider $230M workforce housing bond for Coyote Mesa project
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution approving up to $230 million in workforce housing revenue bonds for the Madrone - Los Alamos Housing I, LLC, related to the Coyote Mesa project. The council will also introduce ordinances on gas service rates and a local economic development…
Proposal for 106-unit multi-family community at 5101 Las Soleras Drive
The Early Neighborhood Notification meeting will discuss a development plan for a 106-unit multi-family residential community on 9.4 acres at 5101 Las Soleras Drive. The property is zoned R-21, allowing up to 21 dwellings per acre. ENN meetings are for early community input, not final decisions.
Council considers $40.5M bond for Dreamcatcher Sawmill Hotel project
The City Council will vote on several ordinances including waste disposal fee increases and cannabis retail regulations. The body is also considering a proposition to amend the City Charter regarding the City Attorney and City Clerk for a general election vote.
Hobbs Commission to vote on $14.25M infrastructure grant and approve duplex housing project
The Hobbs City Commission will meet on August 3, 2026, to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including a $14.25 million infrastructure grant, a $4.08 million pavement rehabilitation project, and development agreements for duplexes and single-family housing. The meeting will also include public comments, approval…
Santa Fe Governing Body meets Aug 3 to discuss housing and strategic planning
The Santa Fe Governing Body will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda includes discussion items on workforce and affordable housing, as well as legislative strategic planning. A procedural waiver and the next study session date will also be addressed.
City and County of Santa Fe hold joint meeting on regional collaboration
The City of Santa Fe Governing Body and the Board of County Commissioners are meeting to discuss potential collaborations. Staff will present recommendations regarding affordable housing, regional planning, and senior services.
Sports Commission to hear park field conditions, league updates
The Gallup Sports Commission is meeting to review and approve the previous meeting's minutes and agenda. They will hear a report from the City Park Director on field and facility conditions, capital improvements, scheduling, and upcoming events. Committee and league representatives will provide updates on youth and…
Workforce Housing Committee to vote on governance and leadership
The Workforce Housing Committee will meet to elect a Chairman and Secretary. The committee will also discuss and vote on adjusting governance to include domestic partners and their children as family members.
Council to consider acquisition of 17 workforce housing units and comprehensive plan update
The Angel Fire Village Council will discuss and vote on several items including a $241,500 budget increase for software transition, a FEMA grant application for emergency generators, approval of a comprehensive plan, and acquisition of 17 new workforce housing units. They will also consider agreements for water meter…
Finance Committee to consider affordable housing fee-in-lieu changes for Santa Fe Homes Program
The Finance Committee will review a consent agenda with multiple professional services contracts for youth programs and infrastructure projects, and discuss ordinances and resolutions including a bill to amend fee-in-lieu calculations for affordable housing units and a resolution to permanently close streets around…
County to approve $484K road design contract, budget hikes, and vehicle policy
The Cibola County Commission will consider several action items, including a $484,285 engineering design contract for County Roads 7 and 8 funded by a $450,000 NMFA grant, budget adjustments, a revised vehicle accident prevention policy, and multiple requisitions over $50,000. They will also discuss an inmate housing…
Belen City Council to consider waste contract and zoning ordinances
The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding accessory dwelling units and childcare zoning requirements. The body will also consider a waste collection contract and a transportation agreement for Wisconsin Street.
Monthly reports on finances, operations, maintenance, and housing
The Gallup Housing Authority Board will hear routine reports including financials, operations, maintenance, public housing and HCV programs, and the homeownership project. No new business, old business, or closed session are scheduled. Public comment is permitted.
Council to consider FY2026-2027 budget and Monte Verde RV Park permit
The Village Council will meet to discuss the adoption of the FY2026-2027 budget and a conditional use permit for an RV park. Other items include road fund participation, workforce housing rent, and various budget adjustments.
Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss rental and dwelling ordinances
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public workshop regarding two proposed ordinances. The discussion includes the Short Term Rental Ordinance and the Additional Dwelling Unit Ordinance.
Belen Planning and Zoning Commission discusses land use and ordinance updates
The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use request for temporary watchmen at Sunrise Bluffs Phase 2. The meeting also includes discussions on SB 96 childcare zoning requirements, accessory dwelling unit ordinances, and short term rental ordinances.
Board to vote on two variance requests for carport and manufactured home
The Planning and Zoning Board will consider two variance requests: one for a carport at 1221 W Carter with no front or side yard setbacks, and another for a 17-foot backyard setback for a manufactured home at 103 N Air Dr. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, staff reports, and public comment.
Council to vote on increasing detainee housing cost to $200 per day
The Village Council will decide on a revised agreement with Valencia County to house municipal detainees, raising the daily rate from $120 to $200 per detainee. Also up for a vote are the adoption of an economic development strategic plan (Better City Phase II) and a bid award for NM 263 Phase I improvements. An…
Board to discuss St. Catherine’s Fire and demolition contract
The board will consider two new‑business items. One is a discussion on St. Catherine’s Fire. The other is a contract with TCON for demolition and remediation of St. Catherine’s Buildings.
19-lot townhome subdivision proposed at 3800 Camino de Los Arroyos
The Early Neighborhood Notification meeting will discuss a Preliminary Development Plan and Preliminary Plat for a 19-lot townhome subdivision at 3800 Camino de Los Arroyos, submitted by Integrity Land Planning on behalf of Santa Fe Community Housing Trust. This is an early public input session, not a final decision.
Finance Committee to consider permanently closing Lincoln and Palace avenues next to Plaza Park
The Finance Committee will review a consent agenda with several contract amendments and budget adjustments, including a resolution to permanently close Lincoln Avenue and Palace Avenue adjacent to Plaza Park. The committee also will consider an ordinance amending fee-in-lieu calculations for affordable housing units…
Committee to vote on resolution closing Plaza Park streets permanently
The Quality of Life Committee will consider multiple consent agenda items, including a budget adjustment for Urban Alchemy street outreach, a $750,000 amendment to a homelessness prevention contract, a $350,000 grant for community violence response, and an ordinance changing affordable housing fee calculations. The…
Council to discuss workforce and affordable housing
The Governing Body will hold a discussion on workforce and affordable housing. Additionally, they will consider a waiver of a procedural rule and set the date and topic for the next study session.
Committee to vote on adult changing station feasibility at convention center
The Mayor's Committee on Disability will discuss and possibly vote on the feasibility of an adult changing station at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, including grant outreach. Other action items include adopting an accessibility statement and reviewing public works subcommittee reports. Presentations cover…
City lobbyists will report on state and federal funding and policy updates.
This is a procedural update meeting with no public comment or voting. The committee will hear from city lobbyists on state and federal priorities. Staff will cover capital outlay reform, consensus revenues, housing and transportation legislation, and proposed federal grant rules.
Belen P&Z to discuss childcare zoning and short-term rental rules
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a plat vacation for an alleyway abandonment. The body will also discuss updates to zoning requirements for childcare, accessory dwelling units, tiny homes, and short-term rentals.
Council weighs terminating $7.9M Urban Alchemy homeless contract
The Governing Body will vote on a consent agenda covering union contracts, dam repairs, and insurance renewals, and discuss several major items including terminating a $7.9M homeless outreach contract, funding airport terminal expansion, and transferring $7.6M to the affordable housing trust fund.