ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – As temperatures drop across New Mexico, the state is stepping in to help those without shelter. More than $820,000 in emergency funding is going to shelters and service providers to keep homeless residents safe and warm this winter.
The New Mexico Office of Housing has distributed more than $820,000 to shelters and service providers across the state. The funding aims to expand capacity and provide essential winter supplies for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing.
Organizations could apply for up to $20,000 to address winter needs. Funds are being used for:
- Warming center supplies: cots, heaters, blankets, pillows, sleeping mats
- Kitchen equipment: stoves, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers
- Food and storage: shelf-stable meals, hot beverages, dry storage systems
- Winter clothing: coats, gloves, hats, insulated gear, socks, boots
- Hygiene and baby care items: toiletries, diapers, formula, wipes
The funding follows a statewide survey of shelter readiness and is already making a difference:
- Rural providers report expanded bed capacity, improved heating, and extended overnight hours.
- Partnerships with domestic violence shelters and transitional living facilities are helping deliver critical winter services.
Communities benefiting include Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Farmington, Hobbs, Roswell, Carlsbad, Raton, Deming, and Rio Rancho.
