New Mexico’s rural communities are at a housing crossroads—with aging homes, blighted properties, and limited access to affordable, healthy housing. But bold, creative solutions are emerging.
Join us for one of the most anticipated panels at the 2025 Raton Regional Economic Development Summit, where cross-sector leaders will share real-world strategies to transform rural housing challenges into opportunities for long-term resilience and revitalization.
Panel: Innovative Solutions for Rural Housing Challenges
Tuesday, October 28
This panel will cover:
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Legislative tools for unlocking land and reducing blight
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Affordable and sustainable housing models
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Innovative funding and development partnerships
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Health and housing intersections in rural communities
Featured Panelists:
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Jaden Welch (City of Raton – Moderator)
Inside look at proposed state legislation on land-banking and blight remediation -
Jonah Reynolds (Pangea Biotecture)
Sustainable and replicable housing design solutions rooted in Taos -
Monica Abeita
Restoring Our Communities (ROC) housing program & regional workforce housing integration -
Subroto Banerji, MPH (Anchorum Foundation)
Linking health equity to housing strategies for long-term well-being -
Brett Weir (City of Angel Fire)
Innovative municipal approaches to funding and enabling housing development
Whether you’re a policymaker, planner, nonprofit leader, or developer, this session will give you the tools, context, and inspiration you need to take action.
Let’s build the future of rural housing—together.
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