Posts by Myah Wilmarth
Albuquerque City Councilor Explains Votes on Homeless Camps
8.26.2022 – Gene Grant speaks with Albuquerque’s District 4 City Councilor Brook Bassan about council’s recent votes around homeless encampments. In June, council voted to allow the creation of what they called ‘safe outdoor spaces.’ Now, in August, council has voted to stop the creation of any new homeless camps while it considers a permanent…
Read MoreAlbuquerque’s Homeless Encampments, Jail Staffing Crisis & Behind NM’s 2022 Shakespeare Festival
This week on New Mexico in Focus, more context around Albuquerque City Council’s reversal on homeless encampments. Gene Grant talks with District 4 Councilor Brook Bassan about what made her change her mind on the issue. Gene also asks the Line Opinion Panel if they see any realistic solutions to this issue in the near future. Plus, the…
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