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Bingaman: New Mexico Receives Significant Housing Investments

WASHINGTON, DC - April 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the State of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque will benefit from over $34.66 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

SEC Charges New Mexico Real Estate Magnate in $80 Million Ponzi Scheme

Washington, D.C. - March 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against a prominent New Mexico realtor and obtained an emergency court order to halt his $80 million Ponzi scheme.

Three New Mexico Organizations Awarded Housing Grants

WASHINGTON, DC - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that three New Mexico organizations have been awarded federal grants to support efforts to revitalize and sustain community development and promote and preserve affordable housing for New Mexico residents.

Rep. Luján Cosponsors Legislation to Help Military Homeowners

Washington, DC - March 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Ben Ray Luján has cosponsored legislation to help military homeowners who have had to relocate to a new base and sell their homes during a downturn in the housing market

HUD Awards $325,000 in Grants to Housing Authorities in New Mexico to Help Public...

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded a total of $325,403 to six New Mexico housing authorities to help public housing residents find jobs that lead them toward economic independence.

Senate Approves Udall, Bingaman & Bond Amendment to Fight Veteran Homelessness

WASHINGTON, DC - November 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Kit Bond (R-MO) today reported that the U.S. Senate has approved an amendment they introduced that would increase funding to provide transitional housing for homeless veterans.

Senators Call for Increased Funding to Fight Veteran Homelessness

WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Kit Bond (R-MO) today introduced an amendment that would increase funding to provide transitional housing for homeless veterans, calling it our nation's sacred responsibility to support the men and women who answered America's call to duty.

Congressman Teague Votes to Extend Homebuyers Tax Credit, Business Tax Relief and Unemployment Benefits

Washington, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - Today, Congressman Harry Teague voted to extend critical benefits and tax relief programs to stimulate southern New Mexico’s economy.

Heinrich Announces $7.8 Million in Affordable Housing Funding For Albuquerque Through Recovery Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representative Martin Heinrich (NM-1) announced today that the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (NMMFA) is receiving more than $7.8 million to support construction of housing for low-income families in Albuquerque through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Congressman Harry Teague Announces Funding for Las Cruces Homeless Veterans Center

Washington, DC - October 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tuesday, Congressman Harry Teague announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding $180,750 to the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope.

HUD announces $50 million in Recovery Act funds to assist local communities stabilize neighborhoods...

WASHINGTON, DC - August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD is launching a $50 million effort to help state and local governments address the inventory of foreclosed properties assisted under the Department's Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

HUD approves four New Mexico cities’ Recovery Act plans to revitalize neighborhoods and create...

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - July 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today approved plans for four New Mexico cities to use funds totaling $1,652,406 to help stabilize and revive local neighborhoods, rehabilitate affordable housing, and improve key public facilities.

New Mexico Delegation Announces Nearly $2 Million in Energy Efficiency Rebates

Washington, DC - July 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- "This appliance rebate initiative was written into law in 2005, but the Recovery Act is the first opportunity we've had to fund it.

Green and Affordable Chuska Apartments Open in Gallup, New Mexico

LOS ANGELES, CA - September 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Once celebrated as an integral railroad town of the west, the city of Gallup can now be hailed as having one of the few environmentally responsive, affordable housing developments in the state of New Mexico.

First Ever Carbon Offsets Sale Aids Development of Green Affordable Housing

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - July 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Silver Gardens, an environmentally responsible affordable housing development, is the first in the nation to...

DOE helps low-income New Mexicans weatherize homes

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $1.7 million to the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority to help low-income New Mexicans weatherize their homes. The funds,...

Bingaman: Two New Mexico Pueblos to Benefit From Hud Funds

WASHINGTON - January 17, 2008 - U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that two New Mexico pueblos will benefit from a total of $1.2...

Domenici: HUD Awards $7.68 Million to N.M. Homeless Organizations

WASHINGTON - January 7, 2008 - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici today announced that organizations in New Mexico are receiving more than $7.68 million in federal grant money to support housing and services for the homeless.

Senate Approves Measure to Make Housing More Affordable

WASHINGTON - December 14, 2007 - U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said he is pleased the Senate has passed a bill that will make it...

Domenici Announces $743,000 in HUD Funds for Housing Benefits in N.M.

WASHINGTON - December 13, 2007 - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici announced today that several New Mexico housing programs will benefit from over $743,000 in...

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Udall, Heinrich, Luján Announce LWCF Purchase of Galisteo Basin Historic Sites...

WASHINGTON - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich and U.S. Representative Ben Ray Luján announced that the Land and Water Conservation...

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GSA Awards Construction Contract for New Port of Entry in Columbus,...

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) awarded the construction contract for the new Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Columbus, New Mexico to Hensel Phelps Construction Co, from Austin, Texas. The new LPOE will provide the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with facilities to help the agency fulfill its mission of keeping America’s borders safe and secure.