and transitional housing, multifamily development, single-family development, rehabilitation and weatherization for homeowners, and more. “We are strong believers that housing is the foundation for strong families and communities,” said Hernandez. To commemorate five decades of providing housing opportunities, Housing New Mexico launched a 50th anniversary web page on which “50 Stories from 50 Years” are being shared. A “50 Stories from 50 Years” social media campaign began March 26 and features two stories per week through September 17. The 50th anniversary celebration will culminate at the 2025 New Mexico Housing Summit, which will be held September 17-19 in Albuquerque. The summit will offer three days of educational workshops, networking events and keynote speakers to approximately 500 professionals from all sectors of the state’s housing industry. This year’s theme is “Housing New Mexico for 50 Years.” “The housing summit is the premier housing event in the state, and we look forward to collaborating and sharing ideas with everyone involved in the industry,” said Housing New Mexico Chief Housing Officer Donna Maestas-De Vries. “This is the time to come together to have important discussions regarding how to address today’s housing challenges and share ideas about innovative solutions and opportunities.” To register for the summit or to become a sponsor, scan the QR code. Originally signed into law through House Bill 88 with the Mortgage Finance Authority Act in 1975, Housing New Mexico celebrates 50 years in 2025. This 50th Anniversary logo concept is the result of an employee contest. Just as with the rebranded Housing New Mexico logo revealed in July 2024, the 50th Anniversary design was submitted to the Pueblo of Zia in order to obtain permission to use the Zia sun symbol. (Image courtesy of Housing New Mexico) Former Gov. Jerry Apodaca At a news conference on April 10, 2025, officials from Housing New Mexico commemorated its 50th anniversary by recognizing April 10 as the day Gov. Jerry Apodaca signed House Bill 88 during the state’s 32nd legislature, signing the Mortgage Finance Authority Act into law on April 10, 1975. Former Rep. Adele Cinelli Hundley (left) and former Rep. and Speaker of the House Raymond Sanchez (center) stand with current Housing New Mexico Executive Director/CEO Isidoro Hernandez (right) at the press conference. Hundley, Sanchez and late Rep. Edward Lopez introduced the bill in 1975. (Photo courtesy of Housing New Mexico.) https://summit.housingnm.org/ 13
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