Albuquerque asks legislators for $50 million for housing in the city

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – With a legislative session flush with funds on the horizon, Albuquerque is asking for $50 million to support housing in the state's biggest city. In an announcement Wednesday, city leaders point to a "housing crisis" as evidence that the funds are needed.“We are facing a housing crisis that affects people from all walks of life. This is the time to step up to address the crisis head on,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a press release. “