August 2026

Data Dashboards

Unlocking Rural Data: How to Find Census Bureau Data for Rural Communities

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Serve or work in a rural community? Join Data Dissemination Specialists from the U.S. Census Bureau for an informative session designed to help rural serving professionals access Census data to better understand the people and economies they support. Participants will explore key Census geographies relevant to rural communities and discover the wide range of Census

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News and Updates

New Home Sales Slow, While New Mexico Construction Holds Steady

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The latest housing data from the U.S. Census Bureau show a housing market that is becoming more balanced—but not necessarily easier for buyers or builders. According to the Census Bureau and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, sales of new single-family homes fell sharply in July 2026, while the number of new homes available

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Water testing
News and Updates

NMED is expanding access to free well water testing

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Do you rely on a private well for your drinking water? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is expanding access to free well water testing statewide, giving private well owners an easy way to learn more about the quality of their household water. The testing is designed as an initial screening to help homeowners better

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News and Updates

A New Tool Maps Construction Training Nationwide

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As the residential construction labor shortage continues nationwide, a new tool from the University of Denver, https://ConstructionSkillsMap.org, makes it easier to find training opportunities in #skilledtrades across the country. The project was funded by the National Housing Endowment (NHE), the National Association of Home Builders-NAHB’s philanthropic arm. With 305,000 construction openings across the country in June 2026, the skilled labor

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News and Updates

AWSA – Unit Fund Pilot Cycle II Application Process

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Greetings AWSA Stakeholders, New Mexico Unit Fund Pilot Cycle II Grant Funding for Water Projects Call for Applications Application Round: June 26 – August 25, 2026. The Interstate Stream Commission is making $26 million available from the New Mexico Unit Fund to pay the costs of water utilization projects to meet water supply demands in

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Events and Meetings, Grant County

First‑Time Homebuyer Bootcamp Brings Clarity, Confidence, and Community to Silver City

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Overwhelmingly Positive Feedback Our August 4 First‑Time Homebuyer Bootcamp in Silver City turned into a genuinely productive and encouraging evening for the 14 local attendees who joined us. Designed to help first‑time buyers understand what they need before purchasing a home, the workshop delivered exactly that — clear guidance, practical tips, and plenty of real‑world

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