Vacation rentals big campaign issue

This Sunday and Monday The New Mexican is rolling out a series of stories looking at the role controversy over short-term rentals is playing in the race for mayor and the reality of the impact they have on the local housing market.

On Sunday we will examine the debate over making the city's short-term rental ordinance stricter as well as examining the varying arguments on whether they play a major role in Santa Fe's skyrocketing housing costs.

On Monday, we will look at how short-term rentals affect local hotels as well as the campaign trail controversy over short-term rentals owned by one of the mayoral candidates.

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