The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) announced it has conducted its monthly board of directors meeting at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. During this event, MFA and the city highlighted statewide outreach efforts and offered impactful tours of various projects. The meeting took place on November 15, showcasing a blend of influential presentations, commendations and project visits.
The specifics of the gathering present a comprehensive overview of the discussions held. On November 15, MFA's board meeting in Las Cruces, featured presentations by Jerry Pacheco, Border Industrial Association President/CEO, and Priscilla Lucero, Southwest Council of Governments Executive Director. MFA's Executive Director/CEO, Isidoro Hernandez, honored Tierra del Sol Housing Corporation for its 50th anniversary and commitment to affordable housing. Additionally, following the meeting, board members visited a rehabilitated veteran's house under MFA's Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Program, showcasing significant improvements facilitated by the Southwestern Regional Housing and Community Development Corporation according to a press release by MFA.
In addition to these activities at the board meeting was a vibrant expression from the CEO. "Whether it’s local leaders, service providers, developers or clients who have benefited from our many programs, it’s great to be able to visit with people from all areas of our state so we may have face-to-face interactions answer questions and see funded projects firsthand," said Hernandez according to a press release by MFA.
Moving away from just the proceedings of the meeting, let's delve into some details about the venue where this event took place. The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum spans 47 acres housing genuine narratives of people's experiences. As an interactive museum with accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums, it portrays the 4,000-year history of farming and ranching in the state. Operating under the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, the museum is situated at 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces, N.M. The substantial main building exceeding 24,000 square feet incorporates exhibit spaces catering areas for events a mercantile and a theater. Visitors can engage in educational experiences by exploring corrals with livestock seeing various gardens and observing diverse demonstrations according to the About webpage provided by the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum.