Dire warnings from homeless about anti-panhandling proposal in ABQ
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While I understand there need to be some workable solutions to the panhandling issue, kicking the homeless issue out of town is not the answer. Continue Reading
Singing the Central Avenue blues in Albuquerque
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These days a Central Avenue excursion gives a sense of a city simultaneously in the throes of death and rebirth, or perhaps stillbirth. Continue Reading
Politician’s callous comment doesn’t match with people’s experiences
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People have been dying through lack of access to health care, and it doesn’t look like the situation is going to get any better. Continue Reading
Concerns about Albuquerque’s programs to help the homeless
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I have unanswered questions about giving day jobs to homeless people, and the city’s 311 information line for the homeless is a disgrace. Continue Reading
This Memorial Day, our veterans need our help
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Community of Hope in Las Cruces, which provides services to homeless and near-homeless veterans, is working to raise money to make up for a lost state grant. Continue Reading
Many low-income New Mexicans can’t find rental housing
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While millions of middle-class Americans have experienced a housing crisis through foreclosure, there is a parallel but hidden crisis among low-income working families. Continue Reading