New Mexico representatives hold roundtable to discuss homelessness

KRQE News 13— ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As the Supreme Court hears a case on homelessness, two New Mexico representatives hosted a roundtable on Tuesday to discuss how to help solve the problem. Representatives Gabe Vasquez and Melanie Stansbury hosted the roundtable in southeast Albuquerque. They announced $16 million in federal funding for 16 programs that provide housing assistance and []

MYHIGHPLAINS—New Mexico School Superintendent Association, multiple schools file lawsuit against the New Mexico Public Education Department. The New Mexico School Superintendent Association along with multiple schools and their superintendents have filed a lawsuit in Curry County against the New Mexico Public Education Department in regard to the departments implementation of its new administrative rule, School Instructional Time Requirements.

KRQE News 13—New Mexico preparing for Supreme Court ruling on homeless camping in public spaces. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The U.S. Supreme Court appears to be leaning towards a crackdown on homeless camps. Legal experts KRQE News 13 spoke to say this decision could change how the state approaches homelessness moving forward. Depending on how the court rules, it could be left up to each state on how to handle the encampments []

Gothamist—New Bronx program is linking local landlords with homeless New Yorkers. The program, funded by JP Morgan Chase, will connect landlords to people with housing vouchers. The organization BronxWorks is launching the initiative to bridge a gap between would-be renters and owners looking for tenants. [ more › ]