It seems to persistently plague cities far and wide: a lack of affordable housing and an abundance of homelessness. Albuquerque City Councilors are geared up to present measures related to both — which are not always mutually exclusive — during a Monday night meeting with a stacked agenda. Some of the proposed measures seek to […]
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New year brings new action on old ABQ problems
It seems to persistently plague cities far and wide: a lack of affordable housing and an abundance of homelessness. Albuquerque City Councilors are geared up to present measures related to both — which are not always mutually exclusive — during a Monday night meeting with a stacked agenda. Some of the proposed measures seek to […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
New council president, bills on housing and vacant properties in front of City Council
Albuquerque city councilors on Monday will kick off their first meeting of the year with a vote to elect the new City Council president. Councilors are also expected to vote on a proposal to improve the city’s housing voucher program, a proposal to make it easier for housing developments to get a green light and […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
New council president, bills on housing and vacant properties in front of City Council
Albuquerque city councilors on Monday will kick off their first meeting of the year with a vote to elect the new City Council president. Councilors are also expected to vote on a proposal to improve the city’s housing voucher program, a proposal to make it easier for housing developments to get a green light and […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
Downtown revitalization was top of mind this year
If you’ve lived in Albuquerque for any length of time, you know a discussion of Downtown always includes one word: Revitalization. It’s been the case for so long that you’d be excused for responding with an eye roll. 2024 was no different. I returned to my hometown this year — after being away for about […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., Housing & Homelessness, Local Government
Downtown revitalization was top of mind this year
If you’ve lived in Albuquerque for any length of time, you know a discussion of Downtown always includes one word: Revitalization. It’s been the case for so long that you’d be excused for responding with an eye roll. 2024 was no different. I returned to my hometown this year — after being away for about […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Homelessness in Albuquerque was main focus of 2024
Because I reported on homelessness issues in Albuquerque for much of 2024, I was often asked: “What gives you the most hope?” I’m nothing like an expert on the subject, but I understood the question. It’s never been easy to come up with a quick answer. City officials have initiatives in motion, but the situation […]
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Homelessness in Albuquerque was main focus of 2024
Because I reported on homelessness issues in Albuquerque for much of 2024, I was often asked: “What gives you the most hope?” I’m nothing like an expert on the subject, but I understood the question. It’s never been easy to come up with a quick answer. City officials have initiatives in motion, but the situation […]
Posted inHousing & Homelessness, Uncategorized, Westside Albuquerque
Historic Hearing Carlos Doe v. ICE Set a Precedent for Future Cases Against Torrance County Detention Facility
One of the most critical migratory cases occurred on Dec. 19 at the 520 Gila Courtroom in Albuquerque’s Federal Courthouse. This federal court hearing is the first to defy the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 2022 decision to re-certify the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia, New Mexico, as law-abiding with federal standards to […]
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March, ceremony recognizes city’s homeless who died this year
It was a solemn occasion Wednesday afternoon in Albuquerque when about 100 people gathered in the International District to recognize the deaths of those experiencing homelessness in the city this year. The event coincides with Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day — a national day to mark homeless deaths. This year, more than 180 U.S. cities were […]