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Addressing homelessness and crime in Bernallilo County means electing a commissioner with experience
Public Safety

It’s nice to see that my opponent has finally come to the table regarding the issue of behavioral health in homelessness in Albuquerque and Bernallilo County and the need to ‘triage’ for identification and treatment.


SBMTNA president on recent ruling on homeless encampment: 'We hope the COA heard the voices of the community and the council and the mayor stops the SOS'
Public Safety

Loretta Naranjo Lopez, president of the Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association (SBMTNA), was cautiously optimistic following a City of Albuquerque land use hearing officer's ruling halting progress on the city sanctioned homeless encampment planned in close proximity to The Menaul School.


ABQ Hearing Officer remands Dawn Legacy Pointe SOS application finding 'substantial and meaningful' violations of due process
Public Safety

In response to the appeals filed by the Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association, the Menaul School, and several local businesses, City of Albuquerque Land Use Hearing Officer Steven Chavez (LUHO) issued an October 10 ruling remanding the Dawn Legacy Pointe “safe outdoor space” (SOS) homeless encampment application back to planning.


Lujan Grisham and Ronchetti: Common ground on homelessness
Public Safety

On Sept. 30, a debate was held between Democrat Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Republican candidate TV weatherman Republican Mark Ronchetti.


Montoya on governor's request for federal law enforcement help: 'You can’t ignore crime and coddle criminals'
Public Safety

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham recently asked for more federal law enforcement help in New Mexico, prompting pushback from state Republicans.


Disabled veteran facility wants adjacent building torn down: 'It's the foulest thing I've seen'
Public Safety

Disabled veterans faced hardships and danger while serving the country. Now they say they are facing the same challenges trying to live on Chama Street in Albuquerque.


Bernalillo County Commission candidate Young:: 'I will fight for you; I will defend your constitutional rights and call out corruption wherever I see it'
Public Safety

Judy Young has never sought public office before, but says she sees the need to represent the people of Bernalillo County, bringing her education, experience and skills to work to foster a better, stronger, safer community.


Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association asks residents to attend hearing against Safe Outdoor Spaces
Public Safety

The Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association (SBMTNA) is asking community members to attend a Sept. 28 hearing of an appeal opposing the approval of a tent camp for the homeless to be established in their neighborhood.


Albuquerque approves second 'safe outdoor space'
Public Safety

A second application for a “safe outdoor space” has been approved by the city of Albuquerque.


Albuquerque minister: Homeless suffer more from substance abuse than mental illness and can 'come back to a normal life'
Public Safety

Ralph DiPalma, a volunteer minister associated with Last Chance Ministries, said agencies that seek to help homeless people mired in substance abuse are doing them no favors by designating many of them as mentally ill.


Albuquerque street minister vows to help the homeless 'until I can't go anymore'
Public Safety

Brother Ralph knows the rough road to addiction as well as the path to a better life. He’s been down both.


Report shows Albuquerque homelessness has doubled since beginning of year
Public Safety

A new report centered on the homeless crisis in New Mexico shows that many of those living on the streets are from outside of the state.


Councilor Trudy Jones homeless tent camps: Flip-flop of epic proportions
Public Safety

It is extremely disappointing and disheartening, when our City of Albuquerque Councilors are not responding to the will of their constituents.


Bassan: 'I plan to vote to override the mayor’s veto' on Safe Outdoor Spaces
Public Safety

Mayor Keller blocked moratorium on new permits, halting applications approved by City Council



Keller vetoes ‘Safe Outdoor Spaces’ moratorium
Public Safety

This month, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller announced that he has vetoed the Albuquerque City Council, who passed legislation that would have combatted homeless encampments in residential neighborhoods. 



Former outreach coordinator on new 'safe' outdoor space in Albuquerque: 'This is the opposite of effective care'
Public Safety

The safe outdoor space at Menaul and I-25 will not protect women and the homeless and the idea that it will is “just plain crazy talk,” said Caroline Ofe, former outreach coordinator for Refuge City, a recovery agency for child sex trafficking survivors.


Albuquerque officials still exploring solutions for homeless after Coronado Park closing
Public Safety

Albuquerque officials continue to address the ongoing homeless crisis after the closing of Coronado Park.


Sex-trafficking survivor says women need more than Albuquerque's 'safe outdoor space' to be safe: 'Anything less is woefully inadequate'
Public Safety

After the city of Albuquerque fast-tracked and approved an application from Dawn Legacy Pointe to establish a tent camp for the homeless, concerns are being raised about the safety of its residents, and that the site might do more harm than good, especially for victims of sex trafficking.