Event Agenda

Agenda


Wednesday, September 17

09/17/2025 09:00 am to
11:15 am
09/17/2025 01:45 pm to
02:15 pm
09/17/2025 02:15 pm to
02:45 pm
09/17/2025 03:15 pm to
03:45 pm
09/17/2025 03:45 pm to
04:45 pm
05/17/2025 05:00 pm to
07:00 pm

Thursday, September 18

09/18/2025 08:00 am to
10:00 am
09/18/2025 10:15 am to
11:15 am
09/18/2025 11:30 am to
12:45 pm
09/18/2025 01:00 pm to
02:00 pm
09/18/2025 02:10 pm to
03:30 pm
09/18/2025 03:40 pm to
04:00 pm
09/18/2025 04:00 pm to
05:00 pm
09/18/2025 05:15 pm to
07:15 pm

Friday, September 19

09/19/2025 08:00 am to
10:15 am

Session Descriptions

Coordinating for Success: Strategies for Service Alignment and Long-Term Housing Retention

Explore effective strategies for service coordination that improve both resident outcomes and overall project sustainability. This session will highlight the best practices for aligning services with funding sources and program requirements, supporting long-term housing retention and community resilience.

Title Deactivation and More: Solving the Mystery of the Manufactured Home Transaction

Realtors and lenders are invited to gain essential knowledge on manufactured home transactions. Industry expert Scott Florez, owner of Title Land Consulting, LLC, will walk attendees through key questions to ask sellers, common paperwork challenges, and the process of deactivating titles. Leave this session confident and equipped to handle manufactured home listings and loans with ease.

Navigating the New Normal: Emerging Trends in Employment Law

In this session, Quentin Smith, Stelzner Firm Employment Attorney, will present on emerging trends and hot topics in employment law, offering insights into the latest legal developments and their practical implications for employers.

Best Practices in Permanent Supportive Housing Development

Hear from experienced professionals on best practices for developing and operating Permanent Supportive Housing, with a focus on long-term success and sustainability.

Affordable Housing Preservation: Preserving the Past while Shaping the Future

Explore strategies for proactively preserving affordable housing as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties reach the end of their affordability period. Discussion will include current challenges, national trends, and updates on federal preservation policy.

Forecasting Federal Funding for Tribal

This session equips Tribal communities with tools to analyze and forecast trends in federal housing funding. By examining key programs and anticipated budget shifts, Tribal leaders gain the insights needed to plan effectively and advocate for long-term housing investments that sustain community resilience.

New Mexico Health Care Authority Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD) Supportive Housing Programs

This session will provide an overview of BHSD housing-related programs, including eligibility criteria, core functions, and provider locations. Featured programs include Linkages, Set Aside/Special Needs Housing, Move-In Assistance and Eviction Prevention (MIAEP), Fresh Start Rental Assistance, and Oxford House.

Overview of Tribal Homeownership

Join the Tribal Homeownership Coalition of the Southwest as members share their major success in expanding access to homeownership opportunities and building generational wealth for families through its strong collaboration among Tribal nations, lenders, and housing organizations.

Build America, Buy America (BABA): Impacts on Affordable Housing Development (Sponsor Session)

With the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act now in full effect, stakeholders across the affordable housing ecosystem are facing new challenges related to sourcing, compliance, and construction feasibility. This session will explore how BABA is influencing project costs, timelines, and material procurement, particularly for developers and general contractors navigating federal funding requirements.

Panelists will address the uncertainty around enforcement, discuss compliance strategies in the face of limited domestic supply chains, and share what is working, and what is not, in real-world applications. The session will offer practical insight into what industry professionals need to know now to stay ahead of potential risks and delays tied to BABA.

New Mexico Landlord-Tenant Laws: What You Need to Know

Attorneys will provide an overview of New Mexico laws governing landlord-tenant relationships, highlighting the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The session will also include a Q&A segment to address general participant questions.

Restoring Our Communities: From Blight to Right

Join this discussion with current service providers and program managers for Housing New Mexico’s Restoring Our Communities program as they share updates on completed projects, program progress, and guidance on how to become involved as a service provider.

The Economics of Building in New Mexico

A local economist will provide insights into current and projected construction cost trends, offering context for developers navigating rising expenses and supply chain challenges.

Federal Pulse – Update on Policy and Funding

Join speakers as they give an update on the state of policy and funding at the federal level.

Putting the Act into Action: Local Voices on Affordable Housing Successes

This session offers a streamlined overview of the Affordable Housing Act 2025, covering key rules, anti-donation provisions, and steps for becoming an approved municipality. Local leaders from Las Cruces, Ruidoso, and Santa Fe will share how they are putting the Act into practice, offering practical insights into successes, challenges, and strategies to advance affordable housing at the local level.

Land Use and Zoning: A Regulatory Roundtable

Explore effective strategies for developing land use and zoning policies that support housing growth. This session highlights best practices to remove barriers, streamline development, and promote sustainable housing solutions at the local level.

When Seconds Count: Workplace Crisis Response Training

This course is designed to help employers enhance their preparedness for the worst-case workplace violence scenario. The workplace active shooter training course helps prepare so that when seconds count, employees are ready to take an active role in their safety.

Single-Family Development: Trends and Perspectives

Homebuilders will share their perspectives on current market trends, challenges, and opportunities in New Mexico’s residential construction landscape.

Maximizing Impact: Earning Points for Service Enrichment in LIHTC Properties

Learn how developers of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties can earn and retain points for service enrichments. This session will cover compliance with Land Use Restriction Agreements (LURAs), outline required services, and feature insights from industry experts on best practices for program success.

Keys to Inclusion: Unlocking Homes through Landlord Incentives

Learn about innovative programs designed to encourage landlords to rent to voucher holders and vulnerable tenants by offering financial protections, such as coverage for damages or other leasing-related costs.

Housing Development 101

Designed for new developers, this training session will walk attendees through the fundamentals of the rental housing development process, including project planning, design, feasibility, financing, construction, and initial operations.

New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness: Harnessing Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) & Data to Strengthen Homelessness Response

Discover how the Homelessness Management Information System (HMIS) plays a critical role in addressing homelessness through data. This session will explore how HMIS empowers agencies to track services, measure outcomes, and improve inter-agency coordination. Learn how leveraging HMIS for data-driven decision-making can enhance program effectiveness and drive impactful, informed responses to homelessness at every level.

From Concept to Community: Housing Innovation Panel

Join awardees of the Housing Innovation Program as they share their experiences navigating the full lifecycle of housing projects—from identifying gaps and crafting creative solutions to implementing ideas within regulatory frameworks. This discussion offers practical takeaways for developing innovative, community-centered housing.

US Capital Markets Update: Where We Are, Where We’re Headed & Why It Matters to Housing (Sponsor Session)

In this roundtable discussion, industry experts will provide a status update on movements in the stock and municipal bond markets, offer their predictions on how economic policies might influence these markets in the coming months, and ultimately how they might affect interest rates and the housing market broadly.

The Evolution of Fair Housing: Core Principles and Emerging Trends

This session will review the history and core principles of Fair Housing laws, their application to housing providers, and recent U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidance on trending topics. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to ensure compliance in their housing programs.

Manufactured Housing: An Alternative Building Solution

This session provides an overview of manufactured housing products available in New Mexico, including key considerations for development and financing.

Enhancing Home Efficiency: Evaluating Effective Weatherization Measures

Program administrators and service providers will share real-world examples of common challenges and practical tips for turning those obstacles into opportunities that enhance program impact and effectiveness.

Removing the Burr in Your Saddle: How to Overcome Common Application Errors

Prepare for the upcoming Qualified Allocation Plan and play a Jeopardy-style game that reviews common application requirements and tips for avoiding common errors on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program application.

Partnering for Progress: Housing Policy and New Mexico Lawmakers

Join state lawmakers for an engaging discussion on current and upcoming housing initiatives.

New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness: Continuum of Care: Adapting to Evolving Guidelines and Strengthening our Response to Homelessness

Join us for an in-depth look at the critical role of the Continuum of Care (CoC) framework in the fight against homelessness. This session will highlight how CoCs coordinate housing and services across communities to ensure a comprehensive, effective response. We’ll examine the impact of new federal guidelines on local CoC funding and operations, and discuss the strategic changes being implemented to adapt to these shifts. Attendees will gain insight into how CoCs are evolving to better support individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and how collaboration and innovation can drive stronger, more resilient systems of care.

NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) Session Part I

Learn about NSPIRE standards and how to recognize deficiencies, conduct inspections, and understand the operational implications of the change from UPCS (Uniform Physical Condition Standards) to NSPIRE. Part 1

NSPIRE Session Part II

Learn about NSPIRE standards and how to recognize deficiencies, conduct inspections, and understand the operational implications of the change from UPCS to NSPIRE. Part 2

Public Housing Authorities

Learn about the most effective strategies employed by New Mexico Public Housing Authorities in areas such as tenant management, property maintenance, financial stewardship, and compliance with federal (HUD) and state regulations. Discussions may include innovative approaches to resident services, efficient administrative processes, and successful community engagement initiatives.

The State of Housing in New Mexico: An Advocate’s Perspective

Hear directly from advocates and stakeholders about key initiatives for the upcoming 2026 legislative session.

4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Changes on the Horizon

Learn about anticipated changes to the 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program and walk through the key steps in developing a 4% project—from applying for credits and securing volume cap to issuing tax-exempt bonds.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Grant Programs (Sponsor Session)

Join the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas as bank representatives provide an overview of their programs including the Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership program (HELP), the Special Needs Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Housing Assistances for Veterans program (HAVEN).

Progression out of Homelessness Panel: Homelessness Outreach

This panel will explore the full continuum of resources that support individuals moving from literal homelessness to stable housing, highlighting the power of cross-sector collaboration and coordinated care.

Building with the Community in Mind: Laguna III and PAH! Hiland Plaza

Discover how Laguna Housing Development’s Laguna III project provides safe, quality homes rooted in Pueblo of Laguna culture and community needs. Explore PAH! Hiland Plaza, a multifamily development designed specifically for Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf+, and Hard of Hearing residents, prioritizing accessibility, and inclusion. This session showcases how thoughtful design and community engagement create housing that truly belongs to its people.

Behind the Scenes of Servicing: Strategies to Prevent Foreclosure

Join Housing New Mexico’s Servicing Department team members as they share their insight on collections, loss mitigation, and default remedies to prevent a possible foreclosure.

Building Better Homes: HOME Rehabilitation

This session will cover recent updates to the HOME Homeowner Rehabilitation policies and introduce the new Home Improvement Program. Presenters will walk through revised guidelines, eligibility criteria, and process improvements aimed at better serving homeowners and communities.

Overview of State Homeless Funds: Key Updates on Family Support and Assistance Program

The New Mexico Income Support Division will present on the administration of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) housing funds targeted at families and provide updates on the Keeping Families Together Program, Family Resource Centers, Family Support Services, and Family Outreach.

Building a Better New Mexico Through Homeownership

Gain an overview of Housing New Mexico’s Single-Family Development Program, with for-profit developers sharing how they have successfully utilized program funding in their projects.

Building Safer Communities: Crime Prevention Tools for Housing Professionals

This session will provide practical strategies for crime prevention tailored to property management professionals. Topics include being an effective witness, tips for preventing auto theft and burglary, common property-related crimes, and approaches to reducing criminal activity through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and workplace safety measures.

Surveying the Multifamily Landscape

Join a panel of lenders, syndicators, and developers for a discussion on how to structure financing for new projects, including insights on market trends and common obstacles.

New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness: Coordinated Entry System: Streamlining Access and Enhancing Equity in Homeless Services

This session offers a comprehensive overview of the Coordinated Entry System (CES), a cornerstone of effective homelessness response. Designed to simplify and standardize access to housing and supportive services, CES ensures that individuals and families experiencing homelessness are quickly assessed and prioritized based on their level of need. Participants will learn how CES improves system efficiency, promotes equitable resource distribution, and strengthens collaboration among service providers. We'll explore real-world examples, share best practices for implementation, and discuss strategies for overcoming common challenges. Whether you're launching a new CES or refining an existing one, this session will equip you with actionable insights to build a fairer, more responsive homelessness response system.