09/15/2026
What a morning. 🔑
Last week we cut the ribbon on Sombra del Oeste — 72 all-electric townhomes in Albuquerque's South Valley, and our second Homewise Homes® community in the city. Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate what's possible when a community builds together.
Our deepest thanks to the voices who joined us:
💬 Johanna Gilligan, President of Homewise
💬 Sarita Nair, Cabinet Secretary, NM Department of Workforce Solutions
💬 Cindy Chavez, Bernalillo County Manager
💬 Robyn Powell, Director of Policy and Planning, Housing New Mexico
💬 Jordan Franco, Business Banking Relationship Manager, U.S. Bank
💬 Estella Gamboa, Homewise homeowner — whose story reminded us all exactly why this work matters
And a huge thank you to BIG 98.5 for broadcasting live with us, Gilbert Uribe Music for filling the morning with sound, and the Street Food Institute for the incredible cooking demos. You made it feel like a celebration.
Sombra del Oeste is more than 72 homes. It's 72 families putting down roots. 🏡