Keeping the Dream Alive: Albuquerque's Affordability Roundtable | June 22, 2026

The One Albuquerque Media hosted an affordability roundtable on June 22, 2026, focusing on financial empowerment, debt, and economic opportunity in Albuquerque and New Mexico. Key speakers included city officials, the New Mexico State Treasurer Laura Montoya, and representatives from Protect Borrowers, a nonprofit addressing predatory lending. The meeting highlighted the challenges of rising credit card, auto, and utility debt, and discussed policy initiatives such as financial literacy education in schools and baby bonds to build generational wealth. There was also discussion on consumer protection issues including fraud, cryptocurrency ATM scams, and the need for stronger oversight of public funds and lending practices. While no specific procurement contracts or budget allocations were announced, the meeting emphasized collaborative efforts among government, nonprofits, and community partners to address affordability and financial stability through education, legislation, and consumer protections.