The average VA home loan amount in New Mexico during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $333,559, a 3.8% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in New Mexico during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $359,377, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
There were 731 VA home purchase loans issued in New Mexico in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $249.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has officially requested a major disaster declaration from President Biden following severe flooding in Roswell and Chaves County earlier this month.
New Mexico ranked 34th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 982 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
Some elected officials in New Mexico have been accused of spreading misinformation about elections instead of supporting county clerks and encouraging voter participation. This misinformation, particularly the claim that non-citizens vote in large numbers, has been circulating since 2020. It aims to create distrust in the election system and lay the groundwork for legal challenges if former President Donald Trump loses again in 2024.
With $333,559 in home loans issued, New Mexico ranked 33rd in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following the passing of Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr. In her remarks, she emphasized the significant contributions of Kinsel and his role in World War II.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of emergency for Chaves County following severe flooding in the Roswell area. This decision unlocks $1 million in state funds to support relief efforts. Since the flooding began on October 19, first responders have rescued over 300 individuals.
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 982 home loans totaling $327.6 million in New Mexico during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced a new initiative aimed at reducing litter in New Mexico, featuring Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston reprising his role as Walter White from the television series "Breaking Bad." The campaign, titled "Breaking Bad Habits," was unveiled at a news conference held at the Jean Cocteau Cinema in Santa Fe.
As of September 2024, New Mexico experienced a 22.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.
The VA issued 77 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in New Mexico during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
A public health order addressing firearm restrictions and drug monitoring in New Mexico has expired, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Wednesday. The order, which was temporary, aimed to combat gun violence and substance misuse following the shooting death of an 11-year-old boy in Albuquerque.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has directed that all flags in New Mexico be flown at half-staff to honor the late former state senator John Arthur Smith. This tribute will commence at sunrise on October 18 and continue until sundown on October 21.
College tuition fees rose 4.6% in New Mexico in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
The second quarter brought in $61 million in property tax revenue for New Mexico, a 7% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.