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New Mexico commits $7.8 million to help families stay housed, including $2 million for Las Cruces schools
The Daily Las Cruces team
If your family is struggling with rent, utilities or a car repair, your school district may be able to help. New Mexico is putting $7.8 million into its Family Stabilization program, and Las Cruces Public Schools will get $2,000,000 of it in fiscal year 2027, up from $1,400,000 in FY26.
Las Cruces' share grows from $1.4 million to $2 million
Family Stabilization funding by fiscal year
Source: KOB 4
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| FY26 | FY27 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $2.6M | $3.1M | +19% |
| Las Cruces | $1.4M | $2.0M | +43% |
| Santa Fe | $0.9M | $0.5M | −41% |
Each district decides how to help, and some pair money with case management. Families facing housing instability or eviction can contact their school district and its homeless education liaison, said Forrest Verde Dudek, a senior project manager with the state Office of Housing.
- Last year: 487 families and 1,240 students served in three districts
- Last year's funding: $4.85 million
- Two-year total: more than $12.6 million
- New districts: Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield and Central Consolidated
The San Juan County expansion follows state data: students facing housing instability make up 8% of the student population there, compared with nearly 4% in Albuquerque Public Schools.