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Parks vs. Encampments

September 8, 2022
An empty park bench in the fall surrounded by fallen leaves.

09.09.22- This week on New Mexico in Focus, the Line Opinion Panel weighs in on a new survey that shows 70% of Albuquerque citizens are unhappy with the city’s response to homelessness. Host/Correspondent: Gene Grant Line Opinion Panelists/Guest(s):Michael Bird, public health consultantTom Garrity, Garrity Group Public RelationsCathryn McGill, founder, director, NM Black Leadership Council For…

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Addressing Homelessness Through Harm Reduction

September 8, 2022
The logo for the New Mexico Harm Reduction Collaborative on a blue background.

09.09.22- Gene Grant speaks with two leaders at an Albuquerque nonprofit, dedicated to giving unhoused people life-saving resources. The representatives from the New Mexico Harm Reduction Collaborative share their perspective on the root causes of homelessness and the recent debate around homeless encampments.   Host/Correspondent: Gene Grant Line Opinion Panelists/Guest(s):Ash Charzuk, executive director, New Mexico…

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