Group of people shoveling dirt at a groundbreaking ceremony

The City of Las Cruces and Mesilla Valley Community of Hope have partnered to break ground on a new public-private housing complex called Amador Crossing. Speakers at today’s groundbreaking included Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Micaela Lara Cadena, Mayor Eric Enriquez, and Mayor Pro-Tem Johana Bencomo. This new innovative development combines affordable housing with essential on-site supportive services, creating a holistic solution for individuals and families in need and addresses the housing instability in Las Cruces.

Amador Crossing will be a single two-story building located at 1101 W. Amador Avenue in Las Cruces, that will have 50 units, comprising 25 efficiency (studio) units and 25 one-bedroom units. Four units (two from each type) meet ADA accessibility standards. Construction will begin this month and is expected to be completed within a 15-month schedule. Occupancy may occur as early as April 2026.

The project is designed to serve

  • Individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
  • Individuals with severe mental illnesses
  • Low-income families earning between 50% and 80% of the Area Median Income, with potential expansion up to 120% AMI based on market conditions
  • Project-based voucher units will cater to households earning at or below 50% AMI.

Amador Crossing aims to provide stable housing combined with comprehensive on-site supportive services managed by Mesilla Valley Community of Hope. Services include case management, access to mental health care, substance use treatment, job training, healthcare, and more. This holistic approach promotes long-term stability and improves residents’ quality of life, helping them transition out of homelessness.

As of late 2024, the urgent need for affordable housing is evident, with over 2,400 households on the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority waiting list and 585 on Mesilla Valley Community of Hope’s list.

Amador Crossing will cost $15,648,271, including taxes, contingencies, and project management fees. The City has secured $11,415,250, including a $4,000,000 commitment from the City’s Telshor Fund, $5,975,000 in state capital outlay appropriations, and $1,500,000 from Housing New Mexico. The City has also prioritized this for 2025 legislative fund requests and submitted grant request to the Governors Homeless Initiatives program, Housing NM and Dona Ana County.

The building’s design was led by Desert Peak Architects, and Construction Management will be overseen by Spartan Construction of New Mexico.

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