Albuquerque Community Safety transported a record 1,230 people experiencing homelessness to shelter in December, helping protect lives during extreme winter temperatures.
The total is the highest since the service relaunched in November 2025, a 136% increase from the previous month and a 92% jump from December 2024. The surge reflects rising community need and an intensified city response, which Mayor Tim Keller called a “top priority” for protecting the city’s most vulnerable residents.
ACS teams conduct proactive nightly outreach in addition to responding to calls on the dedicated hotline. “Making sure people have a warm, secure place to sleep during cold nights is a top priority,” Keller said.
The service runs nightly from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. through March 2026. ACS Deputy Director of Field Operations Walter Adams said, “Our teams are out overnight to make sure people aren’t left to face extreme cold on their own and can reach a warm, safe place when they need it most.”
Individuals seeking overnight shelter can call the hotline at 505-651-5515.
