LCHBA information

The Las Cruces Home Builders Association (LCHBA) is a non-profit trade association and it represents the residential home building industry in our region. Its designated membership area includes all of Dona Ana County as well as the Truth or Consequences and Deming areas. The LCHBA is a local association chapter and is affiliated with the state chapter, the New Mexico Home Builders Association (NMHBA). Both the LCHBA and the NMHBA are part of a national federation, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The LCHBA has over 650 members, the state association has over 3,000 and the national federation has over 250,000 members nationwide. Members of our local association are elected annually to serve as directors and/or officers of both the state and national groups.

Of the 650 plus members in the LCHBA approximately one-third are licensed builders and the remaining members are subcontractors, suppliers of materials, and providers of services. All of the members have a vested interest in the success of home building in our community. We all work together to provide the community's housing.

A fourteen-member board of directors, a five-member executive committee, and executive officer manage the LCHBA. There are 16 committees, task forces, forums, and councils. The LCHBA's activities are planned and managed by volunteer members and a staff of five.

The LCHBA's purpose is to protect the American dream of home ownership. We have the following mission statement:

Chartered in 1959, the Las Cruces Home Builders Association is comprised of members of the building industry and its affiliates. As the voice of the building industry, we serve our members and the community by:

• promoting balanced economic development;
• providing education; and
• promoting professionalism.

The Las Cruces Home Builders Association remains committed to improving our community's quality of life.

As a regulated industry, the LCHBA takes pride in working with local, state, and national governments in shaping fair and equitable policies that will help maintain sensible growth and help overcome the barriers to affordable housing.

The LCHBA strives to provide education and other professional benefits for its members. Dozens of courses in business management and construction are available to members through NAHB. Members are able to purchase affordable workers' compensation insurance coverage through the NMHBA. The LCHBA offers a variety of informational seminars to its members to keep them informed about the latest regulations and products.

Several major events are held by the LCHBA each year and provide multiple benefits to the association, its members and to the public. Through the annual Home Improvement and Lifestyle Show, Spring Showcase of Homes, and Fall Parade of Homes, members have an opportunity to spotlight their products and services. The community benefits by seeing what the latest offerings are in home building and home remodeling. Because the LCHBA is a non-profit association, it must raise over 60 percent of its operating revenue and it does this in part through these association sponsored community events.

The LCHBA over the years has also been very active in supporting community needs. The construction of the 48-Hour House in 1990 benefited the homeless community. The joint venture with the city in constructing Veteran's Park on the East Mesa was a huge success. Now, in its fifth year, the Fallfest Auction has enabled the LCHBA to contribute over $75,000 to the United Way, September 11th Fund, and the Mesilla Valley Habitat For Humanity. In addition, there have been many other projects that members have contributed to individually, such as the construction of Unidad Park, and renovations of various community service buildings.