/tags/eviction eviction en-US Copyright Thu, 27 Jan 2022 02:51:48 GMT /local-news/2022-01-26/legislation-to-protect-tenants-passes-hurdle As homeless shelters are stretched, and housing advocates warn rising rents could cause more evictions, lawmakers are proposing legislation that would give tenants more protections. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 02:51:48 GMT /local-news/2022-01-26/legislation-to-protect-tenants-passes-hurdle Alice Fordham /local-news/2022-01-10/nm-supreme-court-to-end-eviction-moratorium-transition-to-new-eviction-diversion-program After reviewing eviction diversion programs from other states like Illinois and Florida, the New Mexico Supreme Court last week announced its own, soon bringing an end to the state’s moratorium on evictions after 2 years. The state will transition to the new Eviction Prevention and Diversion Program – first with a pilot program in Eastern New Mexico starting February 1st, then the rest of the state will follow in March. Maria Griego from the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty told 91°µÍø how it will work. Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:01:02 GMT /local-news/2022-01-10/nm-supreme-court-to-end-eviction-moratorium-transition-to-new-eviction-diversion-program Kaveh Mowahed /local-news/2021-06-15/lets-talk-evictions-and-assistance Let’s Talk New Mexico 6/17 8am: Last September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention instituted a moratorium on residential evictions to keep… Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:34:01 GMT /local-news/2021-06-15/lets-talk-evictions-and-assistance Kaveh Mowahed /local-news/2021-05-13/facing-eviction-talk-to-your-landlord-first As housing prices skyrocket, unemployment persists and wages are stagnant, housing security has become urgent. A federal judge last week struck down the… Thu, 13 May 2021 04:36:10 GMT /local-news/2021-05-13/facing-eviction-talk-to-your-landlord-first Kaveh Mowahed /local-news/2021-01-14/new-abq-program-will-help-residents-navigate-the-financial-hardships-of-covid-19 As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on, New Mexico's homeless population has been on the rise and has been for quite some time. Additionally, many families… Thu, 14 Jan 2021 23:41:06 GMT /local-news/2021-01-14/new-abq-program-will-help-residents-navigate-the-financial-hardships-of-covid-19 Taylor Velazquez /news/2020-12-09/researchers-draw-link-between-eviction-and-covid-19-cases-and-deaths Evictions have cascading effects, and researchers have found they could be fatal during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study draws the connection between a lack of stable housing and an increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:12:08 GMT /news/2020-12-09/researchers-draw-link-between-eviction-and-covid-19-cases-and-deaths Robyn Vincent /local-news/2020-07-06/albuquerque-mutual-aid-organizer-faces-eviction-despite-moratorium Despite the New Mexico Supreme Court's temporary stay on evictions, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's department Monday served eviction papers to… Tue, 07 Jul 2020 02:23:04 GMT /local-news/2020-07-06/albuquerque-mutual-aid-organizer-faces-eviction-despite-moratorium Hannah Colton, Ty Bannerman /local-news/2020-06-24/ynmg-covid-the-balls-that-got-dropped We come back to life’s essentials like housing and education in episode 80, and the systemic problems that can easily slip past us if we’re not vigilant.… Thu, 25 Jun 2020 03:43:57 GMT /local-news/2020-06-24/ynmg-covid-the-balls-that-got-dropped Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2020-04-13/african-family-in-abq-targeted-for-eviction-amid-pandemic The New Mexico Supreme Court in March ordered a halt to evictions for people who can’t make rent amid the pandemic. But last Thursday a property owner in… Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:13:48 GMT /local-news/2020-04-13/african-family-in-abq-targeted-for-eviction-amid-pandemic Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona /local-news/2020-03-24/ynmg-closed-for-covid In episode 27, we hear from tipped service-industry workers about what they're facing as restaurants and bars around the state close their doors—unless… Wed, 25 Mar 2020 02:20:02 GMT /local-news/2020-03-24/ynmg-closed-for-covid Marisa Demarco, Khalil Ekulona