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Bernalillo County Commission candidate Young:: 'I will fight for you; I will defend your constitutional rights and call out corruption wherever I see it'
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 27, 2022
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
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 27, 2022
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'
By George Willis | Sep 19, 2022
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'
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 16, 2022
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'
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 14, 2022
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
By George Willis | Sep 14, 2022
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
By Bob Reule | Sep 12, 2022
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
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 7, 2022
Mayor Keller blocked moratorium on new permits, halting applications approved by City Council
Dinelli on Gateway shelter: 'The highest and best use for the Gibson Medical Center facility is a hospital and a mental health facility'
By David Beasley | Sep 1, 2022
The Gateway Center will likely open in Albuquerque within the next year.
Keller vetoes ‘Safe Outdoor Spaces’ moratorium
By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 31, 2022
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.
West Mesa resident on proposed SOS in neighborhood: ‘I’m not gonna sit back and let this happen’
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 31, 2022
West Mesa resident Julia Fong opposes Safe Outdoor Space in her neighborhood
Former outreach coordinator on new 'safe' outdoor space in Albuquerque: 'This is the opposite of effective care'
By David Beasley | Aug 26, 2022
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
By George Willis | Aug 26, 2022
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'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 25, 2022
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.
Community activist on homeless in troubled area: 'It appears Mayor Keller does not want Central Avenue to succeed, and these costs are driving businesses away'
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 23, 2022
Colleen Aycock has taken a person interest in cleaning up southeast Albuquerque. That has involved a lot of time and effort — and a frightening moment as well.
WTBON founder on city's homeless: 'It’s time for Mayor Keller and his departments to hear us. Do your jobs and quit promoting lawlessness by standing down to crime'
By T.H. Lawrence | Aug 20, 2022
Enough is enough, says Colleen Aycock who notes that it's time for action to clean up the lawlessness and degradation that plagues southeast Albuquerque.
Albuquerque mayor announces that Coronado Park is officially closed: 'We all have to take advantage of a restart'
By George Willis | Aug 19, 2022
Coronado Park in Albuquerque, formerly home to a large unsanctioned homeless encampment, is officially closed.
Albuquerque City Council passes moratorium on additional sanctioned homeless encampments: 'It’s important that we listen to our constituents'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2022
The Albuquerque City Council has voted 6-3 to pass a moratorium of the City Planning Department from accepting or approving any more applications for city sanctioned homeless encampments referred to as ‘safe outdoor spaces.’
Martineztown Neighborhood Association appeal fast-tracked homeless encampment: 'City has failed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents'
By David Beasley | Aug 17, 2022
The Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood Association has appealed the city of Albuquerque's fast-track approval of a homeless encampment.
Martineztown resident: Approval of homeless encampment carried out 'with total disregard for the neighborhood'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 16, 2022
The City of Albuquerque has fast-tracked and approved an application for a sanctioned tent encampment for the homeless to be located within the historic Santa Barbara Martineztown Neighborhood at 1250 Menaul. Locals have decried the planning and approval as "underhanded" and "with total disregard for the neighborhood."
