Category: Local News
November is Native American History Month
This November, we honor Native American Heritage Month — a time to recognize, celebrate, and learn about the Indigenous peoples of this land.
Indigenous communities…
Election Update: 2025 ABQ Regular Local Election
On November 4, 2025, voters in Albuquerque cast ballots for Mayor, City Council seats, and APS Board members.
What’s settled
In the Mayor’s Race, incumbent Tim…
SFAR provides more detail on the High-End Excise Tax
By Donna Reynolds, RCE, e-PRO, Government Affairs Director, Santa Fe Association of REALTORS®
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2025 RPAC Champions: Recognizing Our GAAR Leaders
A Unified Voice for Homeownership
Since 1973, when NAR hired its first lobbyist, REALTORS® have worked together to protect homeownership, private property rights, and the…
ABQ City Council Candidates deemed REALTOR® Champions
As advocates for REALTORS®, we are not concerned about party affiliation but instead focus on finding REALTOR® Champions who will make themselves available to work…
Santa Fe’s “Mansion Tax”: How It Works and Who It Affects
What GAAR REALTORS® Should Know About Santa Fe’s New High-End Excise Tax
In the November 2023 election, voters in Santa Fe approved a ballot measure…
“Why did my Property Taxes go up if the rate went down?”
Understanding Your 2025 Property Tax Changes in Bernalillo County
Recently, GAAR heard differing messages about property tax trends in Bernalillo County—one (shared with members…
Setting the Record Straight: REALTORS® Are Community Partners — Not “Dirty Money”
Albuquerque’s real estate professionals are proud to serve, support, and strengthen the communities they call home.
Recent campaign messages have mischaracterized the Real Estate Community…
BernCo Treasurer’s Office to mail Property Tax Bills by November 1st
BernCo Treasurer’s Office Preparing to Mail Property Tax Bills
Bernalillo County, N.M. – The Bernalillo County Treasurer’s Office reminds property owners about upcoming due dates…