Environmental Review Legal Notices

LEGAL NOTICE

COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (FONSI) AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (NOI-RROF)

October 9, 2025

Housing New Mexico | New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA)

7425 Jefferson St., NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109

505-843-6880

This notice shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Housing New Mexico | MFA.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about Friday, October 9, 2025, Housing New Mexico | MFA will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended (42 U.S.C. 12701 et seq.), as implemented under 24 CFR Part 92, and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) funds under Title I of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-289), codified at 12 U.S.C. 4568 and implemented under 24 CFR Part 93. These funds will be used for the San Mateo Manor project which is a proposed new construction affordable rental housing apartment project located at 612 San Mateo Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM. The development will provide 50 apartments for seniors age 55 and older in a single three-story building on a 1.06-acre site. The project includes 40 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom units; all apartments will be income-restricted for households between 30% and 80% of area median income, with select units reserved for persons with disabilities. Site improvements include demolition of an existing structure, surface parking, xeriscape landscaping, and interior amenities such as a community room, fitness center, and laundry. The project will proceed in a single phase; no future expansion is contemplated. Site acquisition will occur following HUD environmental review clearance.

The total estimated project cost is $16,000,000. Housing New Mexico | MFA is requesting a release of $375,000 in 2021 grant year HOME Investment Partnerships and $400,000 in 2024 National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) funds towards the project cost.

 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

The Housing New Mexico | MFA has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Housing New Mexico | MFA and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM. The ERR will be made available to the public for review either electronically or by U.S. mail. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to Housing New Mexico | MFA, 7425 Jefferson St., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 or by email to mwerley@housingnm.org. Please call 505-843-6880.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Housing New Mexico | MFA. All comments received by Friday, October 24, will be considered by Housing New Mexico | MFA prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

Housing New Mexico | MFA certifies to HUD that Isidoro Hernandez, Certifying Officer, in his capacity as Executive Director and CEO of Housing New Mexico | MFA, consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and permits San Mateo Manor L.P. to use HOME Investment Partnership Program funds and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) funding.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and Housing Mexico | MFA’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Housing New Mexico | MFA; (b) Housing New Mexico | MFA has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participation in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD Albuquerque Field Office at CPDRROFABQ@hud.gov. Potential objectors should contact HUD Albuquerque Field Office to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

For Housing New Mexico | MFA

Isidoro Hernandez, Executive Director/CEO

Housing New Mexico | MFA, Certifying Officer 

LEGAL NOTICE

EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A FEDERAL FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT STANDARD DESIGNATED FLOODPLAIN

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

To: All interested Agencies including Village of Los Lunas, Valencia County, State of New Mexico, Housing New Mexico | New Mexico Mortgage and Finance Authority, Groups and Individuals

This is to give notice that Housing New Mexico | New Mexico Mortgage and Finance Authority under 24 CFR Part 58 and 24 CFR Part 55 has determined that the following proposed action under HOME Investment Partnerships Program (“HOME”), in conjunction with tax credit reservation TC-250500, is located in the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain, and Housing New Mexico | New Mexico Mortgage and Finance Authority will be identifying and evaluating practicable alternatives to locating the action within the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, as amended by Executive Order 13690, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 in Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. The proposed project location is 880 Juan Perea Road in Village of Los Lunas, Valencia County, New Mexico. The extent of the FFRMS floodplain was determined using a freeboard value approach. The subject activity is the construction of a 57-unit rental housing community, called “Plaza Luna Lofts,” for low-income seniors (the “Project”). The Project will utilize Federal HOME funding. The project site consists of approximately 2.0458 +/- acres of on-site property plus a 200.00-foot by 30.01-foot off-site, adjacent private driveway and public utilities easement. The entire site (including easement) will be disturbed during the construction of the Project. The Project building will be three stories and approximately 57,240 gross square feet. The Project site is located entirely within a FEMA Zone AE floodplain near to the Rio Grande. This floodplain provides floodwater storage, conveyance, and infiltration, which will be potentially adversely affected by the activity.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate project impacts on the floodplain. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplain can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplain, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by Housing New Mexico | New Mexico Mortgage and Finance Authority at the following address on or before October 16, 2025: Housing New Mexico | New Mexico Mortgage and Finance Authority, 7425 Jefferson Street NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 and 505-843-6880, Attention: Michelle Werley, Regulatory Compliance Specialist II. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 9am to noon and from 1pm to 4pm at 7425 Jefferson Street NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 and https://housingnm.org/legal-notices. Comments may also be submitted via email at mwerley@housingnm.org.