Upcoming Events
Speaker Series: How to make it work: Housing Development Case Studies from across Rural NM
Taos Housing Partnership is thrilled to announce our 2025 Housing Speaker Series!
Join Housing New Mexico (aka New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority) to hear about successful examples of rural affordable housing development from throughout the state.
RSVP below.
And stay tuned for more details on the rest of the Speaker Series.
May Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
June Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
Speaker Series: Affordable Housing Myths & Truths
Taos Housing Partnership is thrilled to announce our 2025 Housing Speaker Series!
Renia Ehrenfuecht, a Professor of the Community + Regional Planning Department and the Associate Dean for Research at the University of New Mexico School of Architecture + Planning, will join us to discuss some of the pervasive misunderstandings about affordable housing, why they exist, and how we can combat them.
RSVP below.
And stay tuned for more details on the rest of the Speaker Series.
June Homebuyer Education
Buy your home with confidence! Homebuyer Education is a free class that will help you understand the home buying process and prepare you to make informed decisions. Join Taos Housing Partnership and Homewise for a daylong class on June 21st.
In addition to providing detailed information to help participants become more informed homebuyers, the class is a jumping-off point for accessing a variety of services which can make homeownership more affordable!
Services include:
Free & ongoing one-on-one coaching with Homewise to create a Homeownership Action Plan
Access to Homewise as a mortgage lender, with a low (2-5%) downpayment
Access to Taos Housing Partnership’s future Down Payment Assistance Fund
For first-time, low-income Homebuyers- access to the Mortgage Finance Authority’s low interest rates
Lunch Included
Please register below!
July Speaker Series: How can we fund affordable housing? Housing Trust Funds and Affordable Housing Financing
Taos Housing Partnership is thrilled to announce our 2025 Housing Speaker Series!
RSVP below.
And stay tuned for more details on the rest of the Speaker Series.
August Speaker Series: Homelessness
Taos Housing Partnership is thrilled to announce our 2025 Housing Speaker Series!
RSVP below.
September Homebuyer Education
Buy your home with confidence! Homebuyer Education is a free class that will help you understand the home buying process and prepare you to make informed decisions. Join Taos Housing Partnership and Homewise for a daylong class on September 20th.
In addition to providing detailed information to help participants become more informed homebuyers, the class is a jumping-off point for accessing a variety of services which can make homeownership more affordable!
Services include:
Free & ongoing one-on-one coaching with Homewise to create a Homeownership Action Plan
Access to Homewise as a mortgage lender, with a low (2-5%) downpayment
Access to Taos Housing Partnership’s future Down Payment Assistance Fund
For first-time, low-income Homebuyers- access to the Mortgage Finance Authority’s low interest rates
Lunch Included
Please register below!
Speaker Series: Affordable Housing in 2025- the Local, State, and Federal Landscape
Taos Housing Partnership is thrilled to announce our 2025 Housing Speaker Series! Our first event will discuss the ever-shifting affordable housing landscape on the local, state, and Federal level. We’ll be reviewing the most recent New Mexico Legislative session and talking about the impact of Federal policy change on our community. We’re excited to welcome New Mexico Housing Policy expert Daniel Werwath, formerly from the Office of the Governor, back for this event!
RSVP below.
Visit our Speaker Series page for more information on upcoming events!
April Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
March Homebuyer Education
Buy your home with confidence! Homebuyer Education is a free class that will help you understand the home buying process and prepare you to make informed decisions. Join Taos Housing Partnership and Homewise for a daylong class on March 29th.
In addition to providing detailed information to help participants become more informed homebuyers, the class is a jumping-off point for accessing a variety of services which can make homeownership more affordable!
Services include:
Free & ongoing one-on-one coaching with Homewise to create a Homeownership Action Plan
Access to Homewise as a mortgage lender, with a low (2-5%) downpayment
Access to Taos Housing Partnership’s future Down Payment Assistance Fund
For first-time, low-income Homebuyers- access to the Mortgage Finance Authority’s low interest rates
Lunch Included
Please register below!
March Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
As the group evolves, depending on interest, we will consider book clubs, hosting educational events, and advocating for affordable housing in public meetings and forums.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
Questa Community Housing Strategies Meeting
Join Taos Housing Partnership and Questa Economic Development Fund for a conversation about solutions to Questa’s lack of affordable housing.
We will be sharing a recent report and survey results, and looking for your input and feedback!
Dessert and coffee will be provided.
RSVP below.
February Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
As the group evolves, depending on interest, we will consider book clubs, hosting educational events, and advocating for affordable housing in public meetings and forums.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
January Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
As the group evolves, depending on interest, we will consider book clubs, hosting educational events, and advocating for affordable housing in public meetings and forums.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month— However for December we are meeting on the second Tuesday to accomodate the holidays.
December Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
As the group evolves, depending on interest, we will consider book clubs, hosting educational events, and advocating for affordable housing in public meetings and forums.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month— However for December we are meeting on the second Tuesday to accomodate the holidays.
Housing in Northern New Mexico: Breaking Barriers/Building Solutions
Join Taos Housing Partnership for a live screening of the webinar “Housing in Northern New Mexico: Breaking Barriers/Building Solutions” presented by Anchorum Health Foundation and featuring Gregg Colburn, author of Homelessness is a Housing Problem.
From Anchorum Health Foundation: “Anchorum Health Foundation has long recognized the importance of addressing the housing and homelessness crisis. This discussion aims to provide key decision-makers and stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the local and national landscape, delve into core challenges and urgent needs in our community, and explore models and ideas with the potential for lasting impact. This panel will showcase the important work currently being done and capture key insights to drive systems-level change.”
See a full program for the event here.
November Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
As the group evolves, depending on interest, we will consider book clubs, hosting educational events, and advocating for affordable housing in public meetings and forums.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
Tenant's Rights Workshop
Join Taos Housing Partnership and New Mexico Legal Aid for a Tenant’s Rights Workshop!
2-3pm: Tenant’s Rights Presentation
3-4pm: Individual Tenant’s Rights Counseling
Community Learning Session- Housing Economics 101
How did housing become so expensive? What can we do about it?? Join Taos Housing Partnership and Carlos Gemora, Senior Planner with Sites Southwest on October 24 to learn more.
Taos Housing Partnership will also premiere a short film series titled "Why Housing Matters," produced in collaboration with True Kids 1 and featuring the Taos community!
October Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
As the group evolves, depending on interest, we will consider book clubs, hosting educational events, and advocating for affordable housing in public meetings and forums.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
Homebuyer Education
Buy your home with confidence! Homebuyer Education is a free class that will help you understand the home buying process and prepare you to make informed decisions. Join Taos Housing Partnership and Homewise for a daylong class on Sept 28th.
In addition to providing detailed information to help participants become more informed homebuyers, the class is a jumping-off point for accessing a variety of services which can make homeownership more affordable!
Services include:
Free & ongoing one-on-one coaching with Homewise to create a Homeownership Action Plan
Access to Homewise as a mortgage lender, with a low (2-5%) downpayment
Access to Taos Housing Partnership’s future Down Payment Assistance Fund
For first-time, low-income Homebuyers- access to the Mortgage Finance Authority’s low interest rates
Lunch Included
Please register below!
September Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
As the group evolves, depending on interest, we will consider book clubs, hosting educational events, and advocating for affordable housing in public meetings and forums.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
August Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
As the group evolves, depending on interest, we will consider book clubs, hosting educational events, and advocating for affordable housing in public meetings and forums.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
County Short Term Rental Ordinance Hearing
Taos County’s draft Short-Term Rental Ordinance will be heard at the County Board of Commissioners on the morning of Tuesday, August 20th. This is an opportunity for the community to share their perspectives and experience on Short-Term Rentals (like Airbnb and VRBO) in public comment. Taos Housing Partnership supports regulation to Short-Term Rentals and encourages the community to participate!
Housing Advocacy & Learning Group
This group is an opportunity for community members to learn more about what’s happening with affordable housing across Taos County, get involved in community advocacy efforts, and inform some of the work of Taos Housing Partnership.
As the group evolves, depending on interest, we will consider book clubs, hosting educational events, and advocating for affordable housing in public meetings and forums.
This group meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
Legislative Debrief with Representative Ortez & Senator Gonzales
Join Representative Kristina Ortez and Senator Bobby Gonzales to learn about the 2024 Legislative Session. What legislation passed, what didn’t, and what impact will it have on us here in Taos?
Sponsored by the LOR Foundation.
Community Learning Session- Affordable Housing Outlook 2024
Join Taos Housing Partnership and Daniel Werwath, Senior Housing Policy Advisor with the Office of the Governor, to learn about New Mexico’s affordable housing landscape in 2024, and how Taos Housing Partnership fits in.
Sponsored by the LOR Foundation.
Developer Readiness Workshop
Join an informational session with the Taos Housing Partnership around public funding. What are challenges and opportunities of working with public funding to increase housing affordability? Register below to secure your spot and get an email with the location.
Sponsored by the LOR Foundation.
Homebuyer Education
Buy your home with confidence! Homebuyer Education is a free class that will help you understand the home buying process and prepare you to make informed decisions. Join Taos Housing Partnership and Homewise for a daylong class on April 20.
Lunch Included
Please register below to receive location and other event logistics.
Tenant’s Rights Law Workshop
Taos Housing Partnership is excited to partner with New Mexico Legal Aid to offer a Tenant’s Rights Law Workshop on Tuesday, March 26 at the Kit Carson Electric Co-Op Board Room (118 Cruz Alta Road). Tenant Law presentations will be at 2pm and 5pm. From 3-5pm and from 6-8pm attendees can sign up for one-on-one appointments with a lawyer from NM Legal Aid. Hope to see you there!
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Workshop
Join us October 5th for an indepth overview of tax credits available through New Mexico’s Affordable Housing Act.
THP Predevelopment Fund Overview Session
Join us on Zoom for an in depth overview of the Taos Housing Partnership Predevelopment Fund followed by a Q&A session. Register Here.
Affordable Development Strategies
Join Taos Housing Partnership on Tuesday, July 18th from 5-7 at the Taos County Commission Chambers! This educational event will feature best practices on affordable housing development and explore potential strategies for THP and its partners to develop affordable housing. Please RSVP here.