Advertisement
The Journal
--°F

The Journal

LOG IN SUBSCRIBE --°F
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • SPORTS
  • OPINION
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • SPORTS
  • OPINION
  • SUBSCRIBE

Albuquerque is throwing out the belongings of homeless people, violating city policy

People have lost medications, birth certificates, IDs, treasured family photos and the ashes of loved ones

Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica | Co-published with New Mexico In Depth

Thursday, May 16, 2024 9:12 AM MT

Updated Thursday, May 16, 2024 4:54 PM MT

SHARE
SHARE Facebook Email

Albuquerque, New Mexico, has escalated efforts to dismantle homeless encampments as residents have complained about the increase in people living outdoors near businesses and homes. (Illustration by Matt Rota for ProPublica)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, has escalated efforts to dismantle homeless encampments as residents have complained about the increase in people living outdoors near businesses and homes. (Illustration by Matt Rota for ProPublica)cca

Related Tags

Headlines Homelessness

Latest Articles

The Latest: Rubio says he sees indications that Iran’s new supreme leader is ‘engaged’ with US talks
Associated Press

The Latest: Rubio says he sees indications that Iran’s new supreme leader is ‘engaged’ with US talks

President Donald Trump, next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaks during a Cabinet meeting…

Southern Ute Drum editor reflects on lessons learned at tribal newspaper
Local News

Southern Ute Drum editor reflects on lessons learned at tribal newspaper

14 years embedded in SUIT community, Jeremy Wade Shockley sets out on his own

Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence
Associated Press

Trump taps housing regulator Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence

FILE – Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Bill Pulte walks outside the White…

Reader Comments

Most Popular

  1. 1 Reach Out Music Festival brings Christian music to Cortez
  2. 2 Telluride Blues & Brews announces 2026 lineup
  3. 3 M-CHS softball team narrowly misses regional tournament
  4. 4 There’s good news on water and other legislation

Daily newsletters & breaking news alerts

Get the latest local news delivered to your inbox every morning.

Latest Stories

Southern Ute Drum editor reflects on lessons learned at tribal newspaper
Local News

Southern Ute Drum editor reflects on lessons learned at tribal newspaper

Montezuma County martial artists to compete on world stage for Team USA in France
Local News

Montezuma County martial artists to compete on world stage for Team USA in France

Mancos town board approves letter in support of immigration enforcement reform bills
Local News

Mancos town board approves letter in support of immigration enforcement reform bills

Housing Authority supports gradual rent increase after emotional public testimony
Local News

Housing Authority supports gradual rent increase after emotional public testimony

Montezuma County GOP candidates debate as primary race enters final stretch
Local News

Montezuma County GOP candidates debate as primary race enters final stretch

The Journal

Subscribe

Choose from several print and digital subscription packages.

GET THE HERALD

Newsletter Signup

Sign up for our daily email newsletter or to receive breaking news delivered to your inbox.

© 2026 The Journal | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service