Bernalillo County Commissioners gave their support this week to an emerging initiative that would provide housing and care for thousands of New Mexicans with behavioral health issues, substance use disorders and/or brain injuries who often face institutionalization or incarceration. Supporters of a behavioral health Medicaid waiver say such individuals end up straining public resources, because […]
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Key takeaways from 2024’s last Homeless Coordinating Council meeting
The Homeless Coordinating Council — consisting of members from the city, Bernalillo County, the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center and others — met Tuesday for its last meeting of the year. The HCC was created to take a lead on solving issues related to those experiencing homelessness in the Albuquerque metro area — […]
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Key takeaways from 2024’s last Homeless Coordinating Council meeting
The Homeless Coordinating Council — consisting of members from the city, Bernalillo County, the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center and others — met Tuesday for its last meeting of the year. The HCC was created to take a lead on solving issues related to those experiencing homelessness in the Albuquerque metro area — […]
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Events marking Albuquerque’s homeless deaths set for Dec. 18
A memorial vigil and silent march to recognize those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque who have died over the past year is scheduled for Dec. 18 in the International District. The annual event coincides with Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day — a national day to mark homeless deaths. This year, more than 180 U.S. cities are expected […]
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Events marking Albuquerque’s homeless deaths set for Dec. 18
A memorial vigil and silent march to recognize those experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque who have died over the past year is scheduled for Dec. 18 in the International District. The annual event coincides with Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day — a national day to mark homeless deaths. This year, more than 180 U.S. cities are expected […]
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Legacy Church, Steelbridge Ministries named in lawsuit alleging sexual abuse
A lawsuit filed this week with the Second Judicial District Court alleges that former Steelbridge Ministries executive director Travis Clark coerced a female client into “regular sexual contact” between December 2020 and April 2024. Steelbridge operates a residential treatment facility near Downtown Albuquerque for those with substance use disorders who have also often experienced homelessness. […]
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Legacy Church, Steelbridge Ministries named in lawsuit alleging sexual abuse
A lawsuit filed this week with the Second Judicial District Court alleges that former Steelbridge Ministries executive director Travis Clark coerced a female client into “regular sexual contact” between December 2020 and April 2024. Steelbridge operates a residential treatment facility near Downtown Albuquerque for those with substance use disorders who have also often experienced homelessness. […]
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City Council’s failure to act on housing a big setback, group says
The inaugural year for Strong Towns ABQ — an anti-sprawl, advocacy group — was marked by highs and lows, its leaders said while taking stock this week. One of the biggest disappointments? The Albuquerque City Council’s failure to adequately address the city’s affordable housing crisis. “There is a perception that a majority of the councilors […]
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City Council’s failure to act on housing a big setback, group says
The inaugural year for Strong Towns ABQ — an anti-sprawl, advocacy group — was marked by highs and lows, its leaders said while taking stock this week. One of the biggest disappointments? The Albuquerque City Council’s failure to adequately address the city’s affordable housing crisis. “There is a perception that a majority of the councilors […]
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City ends contracts with housing voucher provider citing fund misuse
City officials confirmed this week that the Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has ended its contracts with the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico (SHCNM) — a longtime housing voucher service provider assisting those who otherwise might be unhoused or precariously housed. Officials said SHCNM misused $234,000 in funds for administrative and operational costs […]