The city has 40 trucks available to plow and salt roads during winter weather events, but what’s the strategy for those who live on the streets? In the midst of some chilly temperatures Friday, officials said they have a plan. The city’s cold weather approach for those experiencing homelessness is critical, advocates say, as many […]
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City outlines plans to assist unhoused in cold weather
The city has 40 trucks available to plow and salt roads during winter weather events, but what’s the strategy for those who live on the streets? In the midst of some chilly temperatures Friday, officials said they have a plan. The city’s cold weather approach for those experiencing homelessness is critical, advocates say, as many […]
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City identifies $5M Gateway West operator
It looks like the long wait could soon be over. After many months of searching, the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has identified a nonprofit to oversee operations at the city’s Gateway West facility — Chicanos Por La Causa. Officials submitted a $5 million contract that will now be considered by the City […]
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City identifies $5M Gateway West operator
It looks like the long wait could soon be over. After many months of searching, the city’s Health, Housing & Homelessness Department (HHH) has identified a nonprofit to oversee operations at the city’s Gateway West facility — Chicanos Por La Causa. Officials submitted a $5 million contract that will now be considered by the City […]
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City hopes tourists, residents vibe with $14M Route 66 Visitor Center
It’s been six months since the city’s Arts & Culture Department absorbed the $14 million West Central Route 66 Visitor Center into its considerable portfolio of cultural amenities. Bernalillo County transferred ownership earlier this year, after initial funding came from the state, county and city. The center now joins popular and favored institutions like the […]
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City hopes tourists, residents vibe with $14M Route 66 Visitor Center
It’s been six months since the city’s Arts & Culture Department absorbed the $14 million West Central Route 66 Visitor Center into its considerable portfolio of cultural amenities. Bernalillo County transferred ownership earlier this year, after initial funding came from the state, county and city. The center now joins popular and favored institutions like the […]
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UNM students want to see warming stations in Albuquerque
In Beaumont, Texas, officials use city buses during winter weather for transportation to overnight shelters and as mobile warming stations. In Calgary, Canada, the Salvation Army has a warming station program that features pop-up tents with heaters, food, winter gear and housing resources. Other cities use mobile or fixed warming stations in the cold months […]
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UNM students want to see warming stations in Albuquerque
In Beaumont, Texas, officials use city buses during winter weather for transportation to overnight shelters and as mobile warming stations. In Calgary, Canada, the Salvation Army has a warming station program that features pop-up tents with heaters, food, winter gear and housing resources. Other cities use mobile or fixed warming stations in the cold months […]
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Life in the International District comes with extra challenges
Residents of Albuquerque’s International District often find themselves navigating challenges that aren’t always as prevalent in other areas of the city: a proliferation of people living on the streets, dilapidated properties, shuttered businesses, open drug use, vandalism and other crimes, and dwindling options to fill prescriptions and buy groceries. For those on fixed incomes living […]
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Life in the International District comes with extra challenges
Residents of Albuquerque’s International District often find themselves navigating challenges that aren’t always as prevalent in other areas of the city: a proliferation of people living on the streets, dilapidated properties, shuttered businesses, open drug use, vandalism and other crimes, and dwindling options to fill prescriptions and buy groceries. For those on fixed incomes living […]