GAAR Blog: Local News

GAAR President Sherry Fowler and SWMLS President Scott Dean provide an update on important member topics.

<div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/virtual-run-for-the-zoo-may-17-24th" title="Virtual Run for the Zoo: May 17-24th"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/rftz2020.jpg" alt="Virtual Run for the Zoo: May 17-24th" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-06">May 06, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/virtual-run-for-the-zoo-may-17-24th" title="Virtual Run for the Zoo: May 17-24th">Virtual Run for the Zoo: May 17-24th</a></h2> <p><p><em>Each May, for more than 25 years, 250 GAAR Members have volunteered on Race Day to keep the participants safe. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns,…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/after-the-pandemic-will-consumers-want-larger-housing" title="After the Pandemic, Will Consumers Want Larger Housing?"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/home-bigger.jpg" alt="After the Pandemic, Will Consumers Want Larger Housing?" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-06">May 06, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/after-the-pandemic-will-consumers-want-larger-housing" title="After the Pandemic, Will Consumers Want Larger Housing?">After the Pandemic, Will Consumers Want Larger Housing?</a></h2> <p><p>Smaller homes and “microapartments” were recently thought to be a trend in real estate. But following the pandemic, many housing experts predict a wave of…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/social-media-assets-for-members" title="Social Media Assets for Members"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/photfy-cover.jpg" alt="Social Media Assets for Members" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-05">May 05, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/social-media-assets-for-members" title="Social Media Assets for Members">Social Media Assets for Members</a></h2> <p><p>Share your pride by using the NAR “That’s Who We R” campaign! It's easy to use Photofy to personalize the campaign content with your photo, logo, or contact…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/lockbox-pick-up-schedule" title="Lockbox Pick-Up Schedule"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/Supra_1.jpg" alt="Lockbox Pick-Up Schedule" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-05">May 05, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/lockbox-pick-up-schedule" title="Lockbox Pick-Up Schedule">Lockbox Pick-Up Schedule</a></h2> <p><p><strong>If you need a lockbox, please follow these instructions:</strong></p> <p><strong>1. Call GAAR for an Appointment:</strong> 842-1433, option #2<br /> <br /> <strong>2. Schedule Pick-Up:</strong> Monday,…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/governorauthorizes-gallup-lockdown" title="Governor authorizes Gallup lockdown"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/GettyImages-1190942378.jpg" alt="Governor authorizes Gallup lockdown" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-01">May 01, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/governorauthorizes-gallup-lockdown" title="Governor authorizes Gallup lockdown">Governor authorizes Gallup lockdown</a></h2> <p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Breaking News Released Friday, May 1, 2020</strong></p> <p>SANTA FE – In response to an emergency request from the mayor of Gallup, Gov. Michelle…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nm-to-relax-some-business-restrictions" title="NM to Relax Some Business Restrictions"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/InteriorOfRoundhouseSenateNM.png" alt="NM to Relax Some Business Restrictions" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-05-01">May 01, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nm-to-relax-some-business-restrictions" title="NM to Relax Some Business Restrictions">NM to Relax Some Business Restrictions</a></h2> <p><p>SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said Thursday that New Mexico is ready – after more than a month of closures – to begin…</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 columns"> <div class="pagination-container"><p><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/local-news/img_path">&lsaquo; First</a>  <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/local-news/img_path/P531"><</a> <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/local-news/img_path/P522">59</a> <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/local-news/img_path/P531">60</a> <strong>61</strong> <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/local-news/img_path/P549">62</a> <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/local-news/img_path/P558">63</a> <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/local-news/img_path/P549">></a>  <a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/category/local-news/img_path/P990">Last &rsaquo;</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div>  <footer> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-6 large-3 columns"> <h3>Members</h3> <nav> 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