Category: Advocacy
GAAR Joined Community Support for O-26-61, Signed Into Law by Mayor Keller
The Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® (GAAR) welcomes Mayor Tim Keller's October 19, 2026, signing of O-26-61, an ordinance strengthening neighborhood representation and accountability in…
Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Delay of MLS Copyright Fee Increase
On September 21, the Bipartisan Congressional Real Estate Caucus sent a letter urging the U.S. Copyright Office to reconsider or delay a proposed increase in…
GAAR Urges Mayor to Sign Neighborhood Association Ordinance O-26-61
The Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® (GAAR) has formally expressed its support for O-26-61, an ordinance aimed at strengthening neighborhood representation and improving accountability in…
HUD Unveils Plan to Modernize Manufactured Housing and Expand Affordable Housing Options
A new federal action plan aims to reduce construction barriers, encourage innovation, and create more housing opportunities for American homebuyers.
The U.S. Department of Housing…
Advocacy Scoop Podcast on Election Projection: The 2026 Midterms
Election Day is approaching, and The Advocacy Scoop is breaking down the 2026 midterm battlefield and the REALTOR® Party’s role in it. Shannon and Patrick…
Legislation Clarifying IC Status for Real Estate Pros Advances in Congress
The move would align labor law with longstanding federal tax law that treats real estate professionals as independent contractors.
In a major step toward aligning…
Early Voting Begins October 6th
Early Voting Begins October 6 in New Mexico
New Mexico voters do not have to wait until Election Day to cast their ballots. Early voting…
Housing Advocacy in Action: NMAR Brings the REALTOR® Voice to the Housing Abundance Coalition
A collaborative effort is working to expand housing production, improve attainability, and create more housing choices across New Mexico.
New Mexico faces a significant housing…
After the Flood: A Legal Resource REALTORS® Can Share With New Mexicans
Recent heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Polo has brought widespread flooding concerns across New Mexico, including evacuations and dangerous conditions in parts of…