The fall and winter seasons pose a fresh set of challenges to those experiencing homelessness on Albuquerque’s streets, including hypothermia, frostbite and a greater spread of colds and viruses. To stay warm and often to cook food, some turn to lighting small illegal fires outside, which can result in significant injuries, property damage and property […]
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