Two New Mexico lawmakers urge people to apply for rental assistance

Two New Mexico lawmakers are urging residents impacted by COVID-19 to apply for rental assistance. Senator Martin Heinrich and Representative Melanie Stansbury were at EXPO New Mexico Tuesday morning. They are encouraging eligible New Mexico renters to apply for the nearly $200 million available in federal rental assistance.

Applicants can receive up to 15 months of assistance which can go towards unpaid, current, future rent, and utilities.