Mayor Eric Enriquez, City of Las Cruces | City of Las Cruces
Mayor Eric Enriquez, City of Las Cruces | City of Las Cruces
The City of Las Cruces, in collaboration with Mesilla Valley Community of Hope, has initiated the construction of a new housing project named Amador Crossing. This public-private partnership was marked by a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Rep. Micaela Lara Cadena, Mayor Eric Enriquez, and Mayor Pro-Tem Johana Bencomo.
Amador Crossing is designed to address housing instability by offering affordable housing combined with on-site supportive services for individuals and families in need. Located at 1101 W. Amador Avenue in Las Cruces, the complex will feature a single two-story building with 50 units—25 efficiency (studio) units and 25 one-bedroom units. Among these, four units will be ADA accessible.
Construction is set to commence this month with completion expected within 15 months. The first residents could move in as early as April 2026. The development aims to support individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness, those with severe mental illnesses, and low-income families earning between 50% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), potentially extending up to 120% AMI depending on market conditions.
"Amador Crossing aims to provide stable housing combined with comprehensive on-site supportive services managed by Mesilla Valley Community of Hope," stated officials involved in the project. Services offered will include case management, mental health care access, substance use treatment, job training, healthcare among others.
There is a pressing demand for affordable housing in the region as indicated by over 2,400 households waiting on the Mesilla Valley Public Housing Authority list and another 585 on Mesilla Valley Community of Hope’s list.
The total cost for Amador Crossing is estimated at $15,648,271. Funding secured so far includes $11,415,250 from various sources such as a $4 million commitment from the City’s Telshor Fund and $5,975,000 from state capital outlay appropriations.
Desert Peak Architects are responsible for the design while Spartan Construction of New Mexico will manage construction efforts.
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