ALBUQUERQUE, N.M – Housing New Mexico has announced a new process for gathering public comment on environmental review projects related to federally funded housing and community development projects.
Beginning in September, Housing New Mexico will publish environmental review legal notices on its website at https://housingnm.org/legal-notices/environmental-review-legal-notices in compliance with updated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations.
The move from newspaper-only publication to online posting expands public access and ensures transparency in federally funded housing and community development projects. The notices will provide New Mexicans the opportunity to review environmental documents, understand project impacts and participate in the public comment process. The public comment period will depend on the specific project and will be included in the legal notice.
“Community input is essential to responsible housing development,” said Housing New Mexico Executive Director/CEO Isidoro Hernandez. “By posting environmental review notices directly onto our website, we’re making it easier for residents across New Mexico to stay informed and engaged in projects that affect their neighborhoods.”
Housing New Mexico encourages the public, community partners and stakeholders to visit housingnm.org regularly for updates on environmental reviews and other important announcements.
Housing New Mexico, otherwise known as New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA), was created in 1975 by the New Mexico State Legislature to provide quality affordable housing opportunities for all New Mexico residents. As the state’s housing authority, Housing New Mexico uses housing bonds, tax credits and other federal, state and private resources to fund more than 40 housing programs. In addition to funding the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing and rental properties, Housing New Mexico’s programs include down payment assistance, homelessness prevention and emergency shelter, weatherization services, rental assistance and housing for people with special needs which have provided over 505,000 families with affordable housing and services since its inception.
To learn more about Housing New Mexico, visit housingnm.org.
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