/tags/unhoused-resources Unhoused Resources en-US Copyright Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:40:29 GMT /Albuquerque-ABQ-CC-City-Council-votes-down-safe-outdoor-space-sos-changes-quirky-books-business-owner-sues-city The Albuquerque City Council struck down a proposed change to the ordinance regulating Safe Outdoor Spaces, which are designated managed areas with access to basic amenities for people experiencing homelessness. The changes were aimed at making it easier to set up new spaces, because advocates say the current laws are too burdensome, and restrict private property owners from setting up more. One local business owner is suing for what his lawyers say is his constitutional right to allow people to camp on his property. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:40:29 GMT /Albuquerque-ABQ-CC-City-Council-votes-down-safe-outdoor-space-sos-changes-quirky-books-business-owner-sues-city Daniel Montaño /Albuquerque-abq-first-safe-outdoor-sapce-for-uhoused-homeless-open-rubbon-cutting-ceremony A ribbon cutting ceremony at New Creation Church attracted community members and local leaders, like Myor Tim Keller and County Commissioner Adriann Barboa, who celebrated the city's first outdoor space specifically set aside for unhoused people to call home. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:00:12 GMT /Albuquerque-abq-first-safe-outdoor-sapce-for-uhoused-homeless-open-rubbon-cutting-ceremony Daniel Montaño /Abq-Albuquerque-annual-vigil-for-homeless-unhoused-died-passed-2024 Community members and homeless service organizations will honor the memory of unhoused people who died in Albuquerque this year with a vigil in the International District on Wednesday, December 18. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:42:14 GMT /Abq-Albuquerque-annual-vigil-for-homeless-unhoused-died-passed-2024 Daniel Montaño /public-health-new-mexico/2024-07-18/albuquerque-human-rights-board-looks-increases-its-presence Albuquqerque's Human Rights Board has been much more active over the recent months than it has been in the preceeding years, passing resolutions, advising the city's government to update laws and hosting public hearings for the first time in nearly 50 years. They said they don't plan on slowing down anytime soon. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:30:01 GMT /public-health-new-mexico/2024-07-18/albuquerque-human-rights-board-looks-increases-its-presence Daniel Montaño /local-news/2023-12-06/from-cars-and-couches-to-safe-havens-for-the-homeless Dozens of families are living at a transformed hotel in Albuquerque, where the unhoused can find refuge and their kids have room to thrive. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 02:16:25 GMT /local-news/2023-12-06/from-cars-and-couches-to-safe-havens-for-the-homeless Elise Kaplan, Searchlight New Mexico /local-news/2023-07-18/albuquerque-nonprofit-offers-cooling-relief-for-unhoused-folks-and-their-pets As a heatwave continues to scorch the Southwest, Albuquerque is seeing an unusual run of triple-digit days. Heat advisories warn of health consequences for everyone, but unhoused people are particularly vulnerable. And the homeless population statewide has surged by 48% over the last year. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:03:59 GMT /local-news/2023-07-18/albuquerque-nonprofit-offers-cooling-relief-for-unhoused-folks-and-their-pets Mia Casas