Homewise

The countdown is on. This Thursday, June 11, journalist and author Jerusalem Demsas takes the stage in Albuquerque for the 2026 Livability Speaker Series and we're looking back at where it all started.

Here's a glimpse of Jerusalem from our 2024 series. This week, she returns to dig into one of the biggest questions facing our city: why aren't we building enough housing, and what can we actually do about it? Expect a sharp, eye-opening conversation about the real tensions cities face when neighborhood preservation, community input, and the urgent need for more homes collide—plus a hopeful look at what comes next for Albuquerque.

🎟️ Free, ticketed event
📅 June 11 | 6–8 PM
📍 National Hispanic Cultural Center – Bank of America Theater, ABQ
🍹 Drinks & snacks to follow
👶 Childcare available
🌎 Spanish Interpretation Available

A reception follows the talk, and will be on hand with copies of Jerusalem's book, On the Housing Crisis: Land, Development, Democracy.