Exploring CABQ’s Plan to Address Homelessness

This week on New Mexico in Focus, KUNM News Director Megan Kamerick sits down for a two-part discussion on Daymon Ely’s proposed plan to address homelessness in Albuquerque. In part one, Megan asks the special roundtable about the benefits and drawbacks of a big, coordinated effort from City Hall, like the one Ely is leading. In the second half, Megan asks what needs to change to get the solutions conversation away from politics and moving towards people’s needs. 

James Freeman, a person who once lived on the streets of Albuquerque and is now a director at HopeWorks, gives his thoughts on the proposal. He also goes in depth on his experience living homeless.

Homeless advocate and attorney Peter Cubra walks us through the constitutional rights of unhoused people and breaks down how a pending U.S. Supreme Court ruling could change the way New Mexico polices them. 

Host: Jeff Proctor

Segments: 
Examining Daymon Ely’s Plan to Address Homelessness
Correspondent: Megan Kamerick 
Guests: Daymon Ely, Attorney and Report Author 
Jennifer Metzler, Chief Executive Officer, Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless 
John Bulten, Executive Director, East Central Ministries 

Living in Shelters and the Streets of ABQ
Correspondent: Megan Kamerick 
Guest: James Freeman, Director, HopeWorks 

The Obstacles of Living Unhoused in ABQ
Correspondent: Megan Kamerick 
Guest: Daymon Ely, Attorney and Report Author 
Jennifer Metzler, Chief Executive Officer, Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless 
John Bulten, Executive Director, East Central Ministries 

The Supreme Court Case Challenging the Rights of the Unhoused
Correspondent: Jeff Proctor 
Guest: Peter Cubra, Attorney, Coalition for a Safer Albuquerque