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Crime Trends in ABQ

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August 20, 2021 – The Line discusses the troubling crime trend in the wake of a child-on-child shooting at an Albuquerque middle school and another fatal gun attack at one of the city’s sports bars. The shootings and other crimes have the governor ordering New Mexico State Police officers back to the Duke City to…

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Homicide Rate Rises in Albuquerque

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June 4, 2021 – We have yet to see the halfway mark for 2021,but Albuquerque has already seen 50 homicide deaths. That’s twice as many murders as the city had at this point last year. The Line opinion panel discusses the Duke City’s rising violent crime rate.  Host: Gene Grant  The Line Opinion Panel: Merritt Allen, Vox Optima public relations  Dan Foley, former state representative  Eric Griego, former state senator  For More Information:  Triple…

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