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The hidden costs of “neighborhood defenders”

Housing expert warns of unintended consequences as region grapples with LANL’s expansion

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Stephanie Nakhleh
Jul 16, 2024
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As Los Alamos National Laboratory's workforce swells, the community faces a housing crunch that’s sent prices soaring and forced most employees to commute from out of town. The situation mirrors chal…

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