On Tuesday, Attorney General Raúl Torrez held a press conference to talk about violent crime, gun violence and policy solutions that could make a difference. He said the event’s primary purpose was to “elevate the voice of front-line police and prosecutors” in policymaking. “I am profoundly upset and, frankly, angry about the lack of progress …
At a GACC Board of Directors meeting yesterday, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller presented updates on important city issues like crime, homelessness and Downtown revitalization. Crime and HomelessnessKeller told the board technology and civilianization are helping make the city safer. High-tech tools like speed cameras and license plate readers reduce the need for officers to pull …
Earlier this year, we shared the encouraging news of the Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education’s decision to implement a five-year strategic plan that sets academic goals for the district. It’s a bold strategy – the first time the district has ever committed to such goals – and it puts the more than 70,000 students …
UNPRECEDENTED POTENTIAL: APS Board’s Five-Year Plan Puts Kids on the Path to Success Read More »
At a press event yesterday, Bernalillo County District Attorney announced a new focus on shoplifting and organized retail crime, along with new tools and strategies for fighting them. A new state law allows for misdemeanor shoplifting cases to be aggregated so they can be prosecuted as felonies; it also creates a new crime of organized …
Last Thursday, the Chamber’s board got a behind-the-scenes look at the Gateway Center, the City’s first-of-its-kind overnight shelter with co-located services to support people experiencing homelessness – and help them ultimately find permanent housing. The City’s Director of Family and Community Services Carol Pierce, along with Operations Director Doug Chaplin and Gateway Manager Dr. Azka …
“WE ARE A SYSTEM OF CARE”: Gateway Center the Future of Addressing Homelessness in ABQ Read More »
It’s back to school across New Mexico – but just how well are our schools scoring? Last spring, our partners at NewMexicoKidsCAN developed an interactive map that displays student proficiency rates by school and district, demographic enrollment data, and more. The map uses official data from state student assessments last school year, as made available …
GRADES ARE IN: How Did Our Schools, Districts Perform Last Year? Read More »
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