4 potential locations for a new Albuquerque homeless shelter
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Albuquerque officials have unveiled four new potential locations for a centralized emergency shelter for the homeless.
The Albuquerque Journal reports the city announced the sites being considered at a Saturday public input session attended by nearly 200 people.
Possible locations include the old Lovelace hospital, the Gateway Center include some University of New Mexico property near Interstate 25, Montessa Park south of the Sunport, and an area near Interstate 40.
Another option broached Saturday is keeping the shelter at its current westside location.
City officials say the potential locations were chosen based on cost, proximity to services, transportation and potential impact on neighborhoods.
The announcement comes on the heels of a voter-approved general obligation bond that will generate $14 million for the project.