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Residents and councilors press city on National Guard deployment and homelessness response
Summary
Public commenters raised concerns about bringing the National Guard into Albuquerque to address crime and homelessness; councilors questioned administration about plans for humanitarian services, uniforms, and coordination with APD and social service providers.
Dozens of public commentators and several councilors used the April 21 City Council meeting to question the mayor’s announcement that the New Mexico National Guard would assist local authorities in responses along Central Avenue and other areas. Speakers urged a humanitarian approach to homelessness and warned against militarizing city streets.
Multiple public commenters said they opposed National Guard presence in civilian areas and said the move recalled historical incidents of state troops confronting…
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