Albuquerque Officials Take Steps to Curb Surge in Citations, Jail Stays Related to Homelessness

Albuquerque officials are implementing measures to reduce citations and jail stays linked to homelessness by scheduling court dates for related offenses on Fridays, providing caseworkers and services, and allocating $200,000 for legal support. The initiative aims to address missed court appearances and arrest warrants that contribute to a jail population where half are homeless individuals.