Vernacular Housing in Seismic Zones of India. Joint Indo-US Program to Improve Low-Strength Masonry Housing.

Report on vernacular housing in seismic zones in India prepared by INTERTECT and the University of Mexico for the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance. Asia/Indian Subcontient/India. (802.3C) Indigenous Housing. (305) Earthquake. (302.7) Building Inspection/Structural Evaluation Program. (311.1) Housing Survey/Questionnaires. (310) Housing Education. (309) Risk and Vulnerability Studies. (52)The digital Cuny Archive was made available in part through funding assistance from USAID.INTERTECT. University of New Mexico

Master Agreement for Lease of UNM Sites for Student Housing

THIS MASTER AGREEMENT FOR LEASE OF UNM SITES FOR STUDENT HOUSING (this Master Agreement ) is dated as of , 2009 ( Effective Date ), and entered into by and between the REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, a body corporate (the Regents ), on behalf of THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, a constitutionally created educational institution of the State of New Mexico (the University ), LOBO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a New Mexico non-profit corporation organized to benefit the University ( Lobo ), and AMERICAN CAMPUS COMMUNITIES, INC., a Maryland corporation ( ACC ) (each a Party ; collectively, the Parties )

A Congregate Living Facility for the Aged for Artesia, New Mexico

To investigate the problems and needs of the aged, particularly in New Mexico; to investigate developments and directions in housing for the aged; to understand the main functions of this housing, and to incorporate findings into the design of a medium sized congregate living facility for the aged

Colonia Population Estimation

This slide presentation gives a brief overview and update of a Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER) project funded by the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) to estimate the population of colonias in southern New Mexico. Colonias are small, poor communities with substandard infrastructure and typically have a Hispanic or immigrant population. Colonias are found in the four states bordering Mexico; BBER is using U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development colonia guidelines by limiting its survey to those located within a 150-mile radius of the Mexican border. A study done by New Mexico State University in 2000 was used as a baseline for NM colonia locations. The project began in 2011 with an estimation of population according to 2010 Census blocks, expanded this year to include socioeconomic characteristics at the block group level according to 2006-2010 American Community Survey (ACS) estimates. The author briefly describes the population estimation process: using spatial analysis of orthophotograph images of housing units in the colonia areas, overlaid with census block maps to then tabulate the block population. For his example, the Pie Town colonia in Catron County is used. He then explains the differences between 2010 Census and ACS survey data, and describes the socioeconomic and housing characteristic estimation process. The limitations of ACS data are briefly discussed. Illustrated with data tables, maps, and orthophotographs

A Study of the Thermal Conductivity of Pumice

For the past several years, the use of pumice as a light weight aggregate building material has been increasing. At first, it was used only in the construction of building blocks. Recently, however, monolithic pumice concrete homes has been constructed in several New Mexico housing projects. One of the larger of these has been completed at Sandia Base in Albuquerque while still another is contemplated for Los Alamos, New Mexico

Dormitory Housing for the University of New Mexico

All colleges and universities in the United States are facing identical housing problems: available facilities are not enough for the present college population of four milion persons. Housing is provided for only one fourth of the total number of students. And, by the year of 1970, this number will increase to six million and will make necessary the addition of a million and a half new units to the existing ones

The Economy and Demographics of Lea County and the Larger Region: Report to the Lea County Community Improvement Corporation

This set of reports examines economic and demographic developments in Lea County, New Mexico, and the larger region of southeastern New Mexico and west Texas. The major objective was to develop a new forecast for the economy of Lea County within the context of the larger region and to develop new population estimates and projections that reflect the changes occurring within the region. There are four documents in the series: Executive Summary; the Economy of Lea County and the Larger Region; Survey of Lea County Employers; and Population, Housing and Education in Lea County

Latino Destinations and Environmental Inequality: Estimated Cancer Risk from Air Toxics in Latino Traditional and New Destinations

Since the 1990s, Latino migration patterns have shifted from traditional destinations to new destinations away from the Mexico border. Scholars note disparities between destinations in housing, crime, and health care, yet no study has examined environmental inequalities. In this article we employ theories of spatial assimilation and environmental inequality to evaluate health risks across Latino destinations by asking the question, is there a difference in estimated cancer risk from air toxics among established, new, and nondestination locations? Using county-level data with spatial lag regression analyses, we find that early new destinations (i.e., counties with significant Latino growth from 1990 to 2000) and recent new destinations (i.e., counties with significant Latino growth from 1990 to 2010) have higher estimated cancer risk from air toxics than established destinations (i.e., counties at or greater than the national average of Latinos in 1990) and nondestinations. The effect remains significant when controlling for various economic indicators

Clayton MainStreet Community Economic Assessment

An economic analysis of the Clayton, New Mexico market area. Sales data from the retail and service sectors are examined to determine pull factors and leakage. Tables and charts illustrating local demographics, housing, and economic conditions are included

New Mexico Youth Risk & Resiliency 2015 Survey Results Report: Housing Instability and Health

In 2015, for the first time, the NM-YRRS questionnaire included a question on homelessness, or housing status. The question mirrored the homelessness definition of the McKinney-Vento Act, which is used by the New Mexico Public Education Department to identify homeless students. For the purposes of this report, students identified as homeless will be referred to as students in unstable housing. Students living in unstable housing were at significantly increased risk for facing violence, using alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, suicidal behaviors and other mental health issues and other serious challenges