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Las Cruces Council Approves Opioid Funds, Grants, and Housing Projects
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- May 9, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
Las Cruces City Council approves a $147,253 contract with Pivot Evaluation for managing opioid settlement funds, aiming to fund treatment and prevention programs until 2029. The council also awards grants to 18 local nonprofits for healthcare support services, totaling $999,000 annually. Additionally, they pass the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan for community development and fair housing, and donate land parcels for affordable housing projects. These decisions demonstrate Las Cruces commitment to addressing health crises, housing needs, and community support. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c3eaac67883da394