Drug Addiction, Crime, and Homeless in Albuquerque, New Mexico... and How I Feel About It.

The Average Player walks through Albuquerque NM on Central Street between San Mateo Street + Rhode Island Street.
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[@lisanickerson9022]

I lived and worked in Albuquerque my entire adult life, 38 years. Four years ago, we moved out of state due to the appalling crime rate. We didn't want to leave (husband born and raised in NM), but I knew there was a cleaner, safer place for us to live. New Mexico has no funding and no plan. Thanks for this video.

[@TheAmericanPlug]

Your current city will turn into your former city if you don't change how you vote .

[@TheAmericanPlug]

@Cameron, the last thing we want is for you to relocate. You liberals have a tendency of turning the city you're moving to into the same one you are fleeing from as soon as y'all get the opportunity to vote. For the sake of humanity, stay put!!!

[@George-j8r9j]

Freaky creepy street people. They have ruined my city. I am a native of Albuquerque in and it's sikkens my stomach to see what has happened.

[@NotSure876]

@@TheAmericanPlugRW BS

[@cloutfiendahh]

i live in NM, i was homeless in santa fe, ive lived in abq for awhile and imma tell you that the lifestyle for me was the most addicting part. the drugs were very well the reason but the fast lifestyle is something that just never leaves my mind. i hate going to santa fe because every street corner on cerrillos reminds me of using, my twin brother and i lived in a tent behind walgreens and we would wake yup every day and steal from stores, to get well, we would traffic drugs to stay well too, and idk why thats so appealing to me. i have tbh living that lifestyle was the MOST fun ive ever had, thats in my entire life it was like i was at an amusement park every day! thank god im sober for 6 years now and i can promise you it gets easier. once you start accomplishing and gaining things it makes it easier because you know in your mind that no matter how careful you are your life will always turn to shit, and you will 100% lose everything! godbless you brotehr! i honestly think its funny how are state is freaking out abnout the homeless, WE WILL NEVER GET RID OF THE HOMELSS UNTIL WE DEAL WITH THE DRUG CRISIS, nnd we will most likely never do that unless we make clinics/regulate substances, so good luck USA

[@Edward-do5or]

I moved here from Las Vegas New Mexico back in January of 2023...and I Agree with you on most Every thing you've Said...but overall, tbh, I actually like Living here I've Had no problems with anyone..not even the Homeless...Anyway , Like To Wish you luck and Say God Bless Bro

[@joshuahicks2776]

I agree I was never really homeless. But I was super addicted to the fast life selling drugs getting high gambling. I waisted like half my life.

[@MiraclesByAnait]

I live 1 hr near Albuquerque. I too was addicted to meth, heroine, oxy, fentanyl. My fiance suicide baffling his addiction June 2nd 2020 I was doing treatment and he called me 10:59 pm he said babe I love and will always love you . He hung up. I didn't think anything of by 6 am I got a call from my fiances dad saying Tyler hung himself. I almost relapse and suicide by my mom was there to help me threw it. I just did 3 years Sober on August 29, 2022 and still to this day I still get cravings every now and than but I have not once relapse. Congratulations on you sobriety

[@terywetherlow7970]

Keep going Angel.....❤️

[@delladylan8301]

So sorry for your loss. My husband overdosed in 2015, right after I had just got home from being gone for 3 months in rehab. I know it’s not the same as your loss but it’s kinda same-same. We both lost the person we loved and thought was our soulmate. My heart goes out to you. It does get easier so take comfort in that ♥️

[@delladylan8301]

Oh and super huge congratulations on ur sobriety!! 👍🏼

[@starphase1623]

I'm subscribed . I'm from Rhode Island and we have Homeless here but not like you have in New Mexico. Every State handles their Homeless population differently. Keep putting up videos as it will bring awareness and hopefully a solution from State representatives. 🌵

[@monamiles2619]

My daughter and I are from Albuquerque. I started using and eventually my daughter started using. It took a while eventually we begin using together, supporting each other's drug habit. We're both clean now. We had to go into a Recovery Behavior Health Group Home Program that implemented a lot of mindfulness therapy, which had to be far away in another state (Phoenix Az) so we wouldn't get to many triggers. We're still healing,learning and relearning healthier lifestyles of sober living. It's beautiful to be able to live in sobriety again. I praise my Lord and savior, Jesus for this change. I challenge those who are using to take that step and seek help, there's a lot of resources out there, you just got to want it really bad. There's no " it's to late for me" that's a lie straight up from hell.

[@AdrianMartinez-wh4bp]

my brother and I have been using for half our life nearly, we both live in alb and were victims of physical mental and sexual abuse since childhood. I wish changing my life was as easy as getting clean. but it's not getting clean is the easy part I have faced far worse demons. the hard part is having a place to stay after and loving people to support me. every time I achieve sobriety we are forced to live back around the people who caused us harm which is nearly almost impossible to not relapse with major ptsd, manic depression, schizophrenia, u name it.. god has never helped me no matter how much I pray. if addiction were strictly the problem, I could have lived a normal life

[@monamiles2619]

Never lose hope please, don't give up. I'm 58 yrs now and have wrestled with an alcohol and meth addiction since my teens. It took me this long to want it bad enough; sobriety. Your brother is your support until others get planted in your sobriety. I will be praying for you both.♥️💯🙏

[@jackievitale2536]

Many more good choices for you!

[@terywetherlow7970]

Bravo Mona.....glad ur living ur best life. Keep going! ❤️From Abq. Tee

[@terywetherlow7970]

@@AdrianMartinez-wh4bp It must be difficult. Sorry. I deal w. Trauma stone cold straight which isn't easy either. I Thank God I never took on drugs. Perhaps things would be even worse with out praying to him. The danger surrounding users means u need all the protection u can get. Perhaps he steered me away from substances knowing I'd need every ounce of my strength and sanity to be the best I could for my situation.....never give up! ❤️ Tee

[@lilacook921]

One of my daughters has been clean and sober for 2 yrs from heroin!! She's also saved ❤️ and ✝️🛐 s

[@jordangarrick669]

Heinous....I've lived in NM for 30 years and have never seen the 'Q so bad. It was bad in the early 2000's, then considerably improved. But it's undeniably regressed. I avoid politics, but the mayor should resign for the good of the community. The lack of safety in the city is completely unacceptable.

[@bankzoz8871]

Been here 46 yrs. I like the term "Q' . I made up the term ALBUMUERTE. I REALLY MADE THAT UP... BUT ITS TOO VULGER. I LIKE 👍 THE Q. COOL.

[@chupekea2405]

Love Albuquerque the kindest people live here

[@RoCK3rAD]

Until they murder you it’s dangerous

[@psalm91.777]

Thank you

[@JohnDoeRando]

Been in Albuquerque since 2007. It's changed dramatically. You're right about the court system... It's nuts.

[@Joy-ne8sj]

I’m from NM , and this breaks my heart. Most people have a choice the first time getting high, and from then on after your body makes the choice for you. Like you said a lot of educated people are addicted too, fentanyl doesn’t discriminate. I would like to see you interview a few people, and maybe tell us how you, and your girlfriend were able to get off of them.

[@abtp7887]

That is a great video ideo. I will keep that in mind.

[@m0mm4b34r78]

I've been verbally abusing my TV since approximately 30 seconds in because this @#$% started off with the tone of selfish ignorance. I'm sure my (very soon to be posted) response will be removed from wawa youtu.be but if this dude can be allowed to offend us, TRUE born AND raised New Mexicans then we should be given the same freedom to stand up to these ignorant self-righteous statements this guy has chosen to make public....... grrrrrr

[@terywetherlow7970]

@@m0mm4b34r78 Idk what you mean. I find him to be real....

[@OldAssSax]

@@m0mm4b34r78 Get over yourself.

[@johnasap777]

​@@abtp7887 You are a true hero to tell about your story AND for beating addiction which is really very hard for addicts, but DETERMINATION TO GET A HAPPY LIFE BACK IS KEY. All my BEST WISHES✅✌👌👍😇

[@All5AJz]

I was in those streets for a few weeks before I got help for my opiate addiction. It changed me and made me recover from my issue because how dangerous those streets were.

[@nicoledimas535]

I'm a 24-year-old single homeless mom who lives in Albuquerque New Mexico and from somebody who has been experiencing homelessness for over a year now with children at a young age I can honestly say that housing is key but there is no housing people say that there's funding people say that there's hotel vouchers and that there's assistance for the people who go out and look for it well I've been looking for over two years I've called every number that there could possibly be tried out every shelter done everything that I can I work full time and I'm in school full time and take care of my children by myself and I cannot get any type of housing or any type of help from my city or state the homeless is a problem because no one truly wants to help the people who don't have the help or resources or family to help.

[@nicoledimas535]

Also I'm not an addict or do I drink I'm just a young mom trying to take care of my kids who's had a hard life with no help

[@abtp7887]

Hey there Nicole. Would you be available for an interview? I would like to ask some basic questions about your situation. If so, comment back here or send me an email at [e-mail].

[@AlliedWaste76]

Sounds about right, city has all this money....: where is it going. Countless phone calls, waiting on hold. Interviews; waiting lists........ shitty crack den, roach infested motels...... I like how the City of Albuquerque has zero code enforcement to shit hole motels and shit hole apartments....... them property managers never get held accountable for running a shit hole

[@edie4321]

@@nicoledimas535 , Nicole, are you and your children okay now? If not, please reply, I can try to help.

[@avisgarcia8857]

I am from Albuquerque born and raised I am a recovering addict almost 9 years clean from a 17 year heroin and meth addiction by the grace of God I went to victory outreach in Greeley Co in 2014 got clean and stayed clean finished off my recovery in the Victory Outreach in Alb no relapses no cravings nothing God completely delivered me I have been back in Alb since 2016 and still clean. You have to truly want it and be willing to do whatever it takes to get clean just like you did in your addiction. I see the lost and hurting in Alb and it breaks my heart we need tougher laws and stop the catch and release attitude. Praying for my city

[@lorettamadrid6337]

Praise the Lord that you found Jesus..

[@puglife8946]

I met a woman from Albuquerque New Mexico, Karla Covington also known as Kar Crowma on social media, she asked me if it's weird that she watches her 21 year old son take baths. That explains why her son doesn't work, weights over 300 pounds, does disgusting things online for old men, and is engaged to a transvestite. These are the type that live there, Albuquerque gives Florida a run for the money

[@edie4321]

Certainly not all of us. Those type situations are everywhere. That name sounds like a news reporter, but I stopped watching television seven years ago, so who knows?

[@valenciatsosie7053]

Hi there...🤗 Thank you. I was living in Albuquerque, homeless, living at Coronado Park up until the Mayor and the City closed the Park. Really had no where to go, but made the street my temporary home here and there. I'm now in Phoenix, Arizona living in a beautiful house while rehabilitating. But after, I hope and pray that I can get an apartment or rebuild my home on the Dine' reservation. First thing first...get a job. Thank you for shining the light on the homeless. There are some good people out there, but are in a hard rock. 😔😍💙

[@AlliedWaste76]

It’s sad the worthless mayor gives zero fucks

[@Aspire-23]

When I lived in Lakewood CO one of the guys living next to me was in same boat. Had great job. Graduated from University of Denver. Lost job, had to work at McDonald’s lost everything to Meth. This guy abandoned everything in his apartment. His degree certificate, his photo albums. He didn’t give a crap. Homeless in Denver last time I knew.

[@AB547P]

That is so heartbreaking 😔

[@blahmcnob]

I admire you for realizing you had a problem and decided to do something to correct it and move on with your life. I grew up in Albuturkey, it was starting to get bad after I graduated HS in the late 70’s. I liked your content of walking Central. I plead with you to narrate your videos without the tongue/lip smacking, some of us might find that freaking annoying. All in all I liked the content. It takes time and practice, keep going and working on your chosen craft. I will subscribe and you will work to stop the snappy mouth noises. Best of luck from a Nuevo Mejicano, tambien.

[@zanity777]

Great job!!! Direct, honest, and common sense reporting on a topic that generally lacks your insight on the situation. I look forward to seeing more of your videos, thanks!

[@isekstotz7373]

I think that you're overlooking one biggest issues: if safe spaces aren't available, then where are these people going to the bathroom? It's an environmental/ public health crisis

[@AB547P]

That's food for thought.

[@motrcrosgrl]

Been living in Albuquerque for about 10 months and its gone down hill fast out here. I'm by gibson st. I've never felt so unsafe in such a short time. Including state police knocking on my door about a guy just 1 floor below me had a bomb threat and immediately evacuate. And now Rosario owner of Giovanni murdered. Please be safe out there 🙏 ❤

[@ginjaz]

First off, you live in a bad neighborhood. I have lived here my whole life and and this isn't anything compared to Philadelphia,Skid row,and Oregon. I suggest you move to a safer neighborhood. Every single state has a drug problem and homeless problem, we need to help them with a step up. If the 1% would donate we wouldn't have such a problem.

[@motrcrosgrl]

@@ginjaz first off we are not comparing to other states. Every State has their own issues. Obviously....and um some ppl are not fortunate at the moment to get out or had an opportunity to be able to be in a safer area. So don't point fingers. And us the community should definitely make an effort to somehow help out our city and the people.

[@shawnpowdrell2792]

Yeah the owner from Giovanni's pizza was sad news man. I live near San Pedro

[@abtp7887]

Crime here is not racially charged or gang related most times. I feel the crime here is a selfish act from the criminal itself.

[@ginjaz]

@@abtp7887 Absolutely agree. New Mexico is very diverse, in my 45 yrs I've yet to see the racism happening here. New Mexico has its faults but so do other states.

[@danielmartinez-rn6ui]

i grew up here, moved to el paso texas in 92 and came back 5 years ago. A lot has changed and a lot has stayed the same. Some of the most dangerous places I knew of are now gone, and some scary neighborhoods have improved greatly. I still love this town though. You are right though, several homeless I have run into have no interest or cant improve themselves. Those that can improve their situations do, but you hit it on the head the one thing that makes all the difference, someone to give you support. If you have no one to walk with you on this particular journey, you get lost...

[@victorhoak]

This is sad. This world needs more leaders and inspiration to pull all those who are suffering out of darkness.

[@dylanmacdougall5059]

i disagree. the world needs more people that rule themselves w dignity & responsibility 4 their action. it is this ‘need’ 4 leaders, 2 hand over our sovereignty & $ 2 another & say, ‘u do the hard work’ they then use the power against us. rule yourself & b happy w the result.

[@knikkisunshine]

My son just moved there with his girlfriend and I constantly think about him and his safety because he’s in a new area that he does not know anything about! I’m going to visit for the first time soon and I’m looking forward to seeing his life out there and how he navigate around the city and all of this. I love San Francisco and if weighs heavy on my heart to see the homeless problem and theft issues that plague that city as well. I wish more could be done

[@joelopez3528]

Hopefully he doesn't live in the part of town where this was filmed. It's called the war zone and is by far the worst part of town. It's in southeast Albuquerque.

[@sidneyk7771]

This is the absolute worst area that he is in... He is correct about a lot but all in all it is a beautiful city & state...

[@XoxoMoot]

War zone ? I lived there that's not a war zone ......come to Chicago!

[@joeydion5222]

Born and bread in Albuquerque lived in the tradewinds motel on Central at 15 years of age with a wife n kid, I have no pity for the scum walking the streets addicted to drugs.ZERO it's a personal choice

[@ramblertravel]

Great video dude. Thank you for sharing

[@johnasap777]

You are a true hero to tell about your story AND for beating addiction which is really very hard for addicts, but DETERMINATION TO GET A HAPPY LIFE BACK IS KEY. All my BEST WISHES✅✌👌👍❤

[@selenawest493]

How do you feel about them closing down the homeless park recently? Many have said since they closed it down all the homeless people are spreading in areas that they originally weren’t and now in the nicer areas. Even though at that park they found a lot of fentanyl and crime was very relevant there.

[@TheGreenmanonmars]

Highlighting all these problems really makes people see eye to eye, and I have family who’ve been through something you’ve been, but honestly I’m really proud at your come back, amazing man…anyone can do it!

[@brendaleelucero8940]

Great Big Kudos to You for Enduring and Conquering Your Drug Addiction... Thank God that You made it through the Struggle and Survived 🙏🏽 My Family has dealt with my daughter's Addiction for 18 yrs and she still "Chooses" to be on the Street... May God Bless You throughout Your Life's Journey 🤗

[@dwhitaker2450]

Homeless is a state of mind and spirit. Christ nor His disciples or the first Christians worried about being homeless. The true problem with homelessness is the people it annoys and that people won't truly help. Nothing is written in stone or ancient writings of wisdom saying man should have a home or spend the majority of his life paying for one. Naked you came into this world and naked you will leave it.

[@Rain-yh9ws]

I love N.M & always felt it was a sacred place of beauty, Rich history and Magic and I am truly sorry to see it being trampled on and disrespected in such a manner. This unfortunately is happening in all States & looks much like Portland Oregon & parts of Los Angeles.

[@THEGLASSMANSWORLD]

Thank you for sharing your perspective and your experience. I too was homeless. I still Live in War Zone. I still struggle every day to stay afloat. And I feel for a lot of these people on the streets. Like you said, if your parents hadn't put you up rent free things may not have changed for you, not having that Step Up. A lot of these people have families who gave up on them, or they gave up and ran away from their families. Personal problems and issues, and the ego and pride associated with those issues. Homelessness is a really hard issue to pinpoint and tackle because it's such an individualized issue and doesn't have a one way solution like so many think. This situation is real, and 2 years later, the cops can now mess with them due to the recent Supreme Court Ruling that it's Illegal now to be homeless basically. They have recently been going to the encampments and ID'ing everyone and taking the ones in with warrants, which is a good thing, but as some of us know, they are simply going to be released right back onto the streets. This whole situation is a revolving door! It's never going away until each family takes their family members back in and start to show care for their own, instead of shuning them away and making them a public problem instead. I hope you're taking care of your parents now, after they gave you that place rent free and gave you that time to get your life back in order. Give thanks every day. Always show gratitude. Thanks again for sharing!

[@slikkdaddy5009]

What's Krazy is a lot of people are mentally ill and our society just locks them up or discard the public like this

[@kevinpoole832]

Yes I'm with you on this cause I'm in the exact same boat as you l off the streets now been off for three years now and clean but I still struggle with my background it's hard to get a good paying job with my record from selling drugs it's kinda f***** up cause I just lost a job marking y $13.50 being a Caregiver and I really loved that job but because of my mistakes I made in the past I'm still paying and getting punishment for this case is over ten years old and people just don't have the ability to let you prove that you learned how be right in Honest in life .

[@brucekrause2801]

I stupidly , innocently, went downstairs to hand a bottle of 14 Darvocet pills to my roommates friend, collected $50 I gave to him when he arrived later. I didn't think I did anything wrong but 6 months later I was arrested for sales/possession, given probation 1 year. My only offense ever, not even intentional. Now 25 years later I still can't get certain jobs, rent an apartment, etc. It's extremely frustrating, I sincerely hope you do well, be strong

[@federry101chantrque3]

I grew ip in Albuquerque but honestly Its becoming a woke state, run as far as you can.

[@jasonnix1423]

Good to see a fellow new Mexican I know how the homeless population is right now too because I'm currently part of them I'm lucky that I've even been able to keep a hotel room for as long as I have

[@jasonnix1423]

If you ever want to do a Meetup and talk about how things are I'd be willing to meet you up on Lomas and Juan Tabo at the McDonald's and we can talk

[@abtp7887]

Hey Jason! Good Saturday morning. I would like to meet up and talk about your situation. When are you free? You can email me at [e-mail] or reply back via here and we can set something up.

[@AlliedWaste76]

Doesn’t help jobs don’t pay worth a fuck here, places still pick and choose who they hire. Rent and inflation has hit this city and start harder then pretty much every other state in the union....

[@jasonnix1423]

@@AlliedWaste76 I know that all too well I just barely found a place to live

[@sethdominickortiz]

Be safe out there bro I live off of Wyoming Always try to help when I can but central can get desperate and try to avoid the drama Been homeless in Denver From Albuquerque and I live here now Really it’s home and we gotta try to make it better for the future

[@kathifoynm]

Best of luck as you endeavor to document your life and times. I’m a native New Mexican. I didn’t realize how lenient our laws are. Stores budget for “shrinkage”/theft and I can under why there is so much theft if there are no real consequences.

[@gvet47]

They keep saying how much they are spending on the problem but where is it really going cause the problem just keeps expanding. Somebody is making money off these people. They do not even put murderers in jail in Albuquerque!

[@tremors536]

The answer to the homeless problem is to start enforcing all the laws. No loitering, no littering, etc. Make it jail time instead of fines. As a former addict who was homeless in ABQ for 4 years, I can tell you. Until you mess with their high, they have no incentive to change. Right now addicts have damn near free run of the city. They can walk into stores and take food or whatever they want, nobody stops them. Ideal environment for an addict.

[@jasminelove2511]

Well congratulations at least you got clean and you're doing a good job it's tough world out here but we can all do better the devil's not in control

[@loverboy51...72]

What's up BURQUE!!! Ya it's sad to see our beautiful city going downhill. I am not judging NO ONE!!! We all have our problems, but we can start being a Lil kinder to one another, whether it's when we're driving or when we're out in public.... Ppl lost there morals and values, if you want to do something, stop judging a book by its cover and be kind to someone. GOD BLESS YOU BURQUE, THERE'S ALWAYS HOPE........

[@apexfenix9623]

I live near you, and I come from Colorado. This place sucks soooo much. I used to he homeless for about a month or two living in my car in the winter, godamn that sucked. The homelessness I see here is so crazy along with crime and general ugliness. I'm moving out of Albuquerque as soon as i can

[@doneown503]

Sorry to hear that , I know it gets cold there , some winters! , do u need a hat & scarf??

[@dianahaist6073]

Albuquerque is the worst I've ever seen, the crime is bad, you don't feel safe driving in some areas of town. I'm a native of N.M. I have lived in Albuquerque, Moriarty and Estancia N.M. Outside of Albuquerque it is much safer to live.

[@jackperry7445]

The only reason we arent near Chicago numbers is the population is less than half there's. I wont go outside my house without a gun on me. And I live in an upscale neighborhood. Our mayor has destroyed this city and or governor has destroyed this state.

[@terywetherlow7970]

Jack: from my perspective the entire Country is being pulled under because of the Drug situation. Philly is a mess. Every major city is the same way. Staying substance free keeps you able to be ready for what the next thing will bring. We need clear minded folks to fight the EVIL.

[@elosogonzalez8739]

$2,000 a month........ $80,000 a year? Doesn't compute. Glad you straightened yourself out.

[@xyprophis3067]

I live downtown ABQ. I've spoken to a bunch of homeless. A lot of people feel they don't have access to medical care, behavioral health and more. Almost all of the homeless people refuse to use public housing because of the rules for occupation. First thing on the housing rules is no drugs and no extra unauthorized visitors. So many homeless actually "enjoy" not having responsibilities.

[@abtp7887]

I agree 1000% on this !!!

[@AlliedWaste76]

Of course, they don’t want rules. But we are expected to Follow rules, but they get a free pass, then democrat cry babies wonder why is normal people are pissed the fuck off

[@rawdata7569]

I recently worked in Albuquerque, you need to watch where you go. Not all these folks are going to be nice

[@jeremias3983]

Albuquerque is a beautiful city regardless...

[@alejandrocastillo4720]

I used to live on Zuni and San Mateo haven’t been on that side of town in a while looks like it’s getting really bad. I live in venta ranch mostly to try to give my kids a better life than I did but I never forget where I came from. Prayers to all the people going thru this 🙏🏾

[@AB-nj4ex]

I live a couple blocks from there. It's gotten so fuxking bad it's sad. I lo longer want to stay in ABQ

[@Liza-m3p]

Ever heard of this chick named Yvette Sandoval gives messages on Cagua?

[@jaimeortiz2864]

I WAS ROBBED LAST YEAR CLOSE TOO ALBBUQUERQUE INN,AND THEY SAID IF THE. THIEF WAS EVER CAUGHT HE WOULD FACE JUST A MISDEMEANOR CHARGE,THAT SUCKS,,,HI FROM CLOVIS,GOOD VIDEO!!

[@codyshane1385]

The Warzone at its finest. It's always been sketchy in the area I use to live on Valencia and Bell. Our neighbor got robbed and murdered in his house. But for some reason I still love Albuquerque lol

[@BudSessions]

I'm homeless, disabled with multiple sclerosis, how are the motels down there

[@hodad123]

There’s victory outreach , I’ve seen lives transformed from addiction. I’ve had substance abuse addiction the only way you change is move from your environment and when you do be dedicated to not finding people who do drugs and no matter where you go you can find those people . Drugs are satains dandruff

[@frankbenavidezakakid7734]

I'm 53 years old born and raised in New Mexico the homeless and drug addicted people are all over the city smoking at the bus stop with no worries about police I'm starting to call Albuquerque Zombieland cuz that's what they look like zombies Walking the street

[@pinkiesvlogs2]

My hometown...my heart breaks.

[@delladylan8301]

This video is so heartbreaking. I’m from Albuquerque but I’ve moved to the NW part of town near Rio Rancho. There is nothing like that on this side of town. But I know that if I need to run down to Menaul and beyond that this is what it’s gonna be like. Praying for my city 🙏🏼 #505

[@dpreciado8214]

I live in Colorado. My son is currently in a drug rehab program. I am gonna g to share your video with him, I think he will appreciate it. You mentioned you had a college degree, what was your major?

[@candiceverlardi9689]

Albuquerque has the worst homeless problem I seen some messed up stuff it's crazy I love your videos hope your labor day is going great ❤️

[@steezyfyb]

Visit LA, Seattle, or Portland. Your opinion will definitely change.

[@ehhhh5137]

New Mexico is a very lenient state on EVERYTHING , the justice system, the education system, the job rules, the foster system, everything . I lived in Texas for many years and they were very strict and serious, I feel the opposite of New Mexico.

[@janejones5362]

Ur a kind man 💜

[@prettybitcchmuzik]

Louisiana @ Central at night & during the day is the most active streets of ABQ, you should check it out on your next video.

[@abtp7887]

Omg! I am so nervous to be out past 8 o clock lol!

[@prettybitcchmuzik]

@@abtp7887 it's really scary 😩 so sad to see how bad the streets have become. I've been in Albuquerque everyday for the last month and I see it everywhere

[@jaylamarquez2338]

I work in the housing industry and we offer housing opportunities to people who are homeless. You are correct that most people DO NOT want nor know how to function in housing programs. The majority bring in other homeless individuals to shower, sleep, get high, etc. and in turn get evicted and end up back living on the street. Unfortunately, there aren't enough case workers to conduct weekly check-ins, ensuring people participate in recovery programs, and are following the rules of their housing contract. Blessings to you and your girlfriend on your recovery journey.

[@Engineer.4200]

I lived in Albuquerque for 5 years moved back to Tulsa I was homeless there and homeless here Tulsa is my hometown but the land of entrapment has got me I miss it. The streets can be mean but those streets I now consider my home. Now I'm a stranger here in Tulsa.

[@dylanmacdougall5059]

check out the movie ‘rumblefish’ it was filmed in tulsa. excellent film as well as soundtrack- really good.

[@gotsm9959]

Albuquerque is a tourist trap. Green chilli is really nasty.

[@jacoblox3703]

Love this commentary I was homeless in abq as a young man in the late 90s

[@spiritfilled2589]

God bless your journey. Hope you continue to find strength in Him each day. He can be your all in all. Thank you for sharing a deep and complicated story with the public. 👍👍🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@gator8035]

Good to the warzone. I just moved from Albuquerque but I lived on Eubank Blvd NE side

[@kevinedwards8330]

Just Good ppl trynna survive tough times

[@sallyclay1974]

This is any city in the US, with those types of problems. Drug addicts and alcoholics, will have the same bad behavior at 60, that they had at 20.

[@brendalara3861]

I'm watching from Lubbock, Texas. My family and I have lived in Albuquerque a few times. My soon to be ex husband grew up in ABQ. But, I'm really glad that I don't live there anymore because I belong in Texas . I hope that things get better for you 🙂

[@sharonbyrd8625]

I'm from NM too. The same problems are everywhere. Not .uch to c there. Try looking out the video n Kensington

[@womanclothedinthesunq7574]

Shared 💕.

[@a-a-ron2336]

we all know Albuquerque went to s*** when lotaburger went corporate 🤣 But really though, show us the green chili roasting 😁

[@lukechapman6710]

It's not a homeless problem it's an addiction problem the addictions first and because they are addicted they wind up becoming homeless quit classifying them as homeless first when they're addicted first

[@autumninabq3081]

I agree which in turn is a result of lack of law enforcement. The police should be arresting people blatantly smoking dope and shooting up in plain daylight.

[@zachbrown9614]

Bro $2000 a month doesn't equal even close to $80,000 a year.

[@jimnguyen8090]

true but if you have like 40 months in a year then it would be 80,000 a year. :)

[@Vizzy285]

He mention a bonus which could add up to 80k

[@abtp7887]

Commission bonuses made all the difference

[@lilacook921]

I was a respiratory therapist and got in SEVERE car accident when I suffered from traumatic brain damage!! I had a hard time dealing with this , I blame myself though even though it was a contributing factor 😭

[@raybaca7387]

I walked those streets smoking meth in 2016 and walking thos excact same spots. Now im 5 years sober i dont even drink alc. Have drank in 5 months i have dreams of growing. And i seen i jever grew in the drug cycle. I love my life. Please let my goal of being a bodybuilder vome true. But omg this fentynal problem is crazy. I seen a man slumped over with his shit on floor so i stoled his 20 dollars and told him he has to go. No sleepy sleepy over here..oh yea and i have diamonds in my mouth now i completed 4 of my 6 goals. Im almost there. Chase ur dreams and do ur gaols.

[@jennifer98990509]

Hello from Las Cruces. We're facing the same laws, catch & release, homelessness, drugs, crime, etc. My beautiful city no longer resembles what it use to.

[@WillyWanker-kl4cs]

Thanks for sharing there are great meetings there i would go 2 or 3 times a day. I lived there in the war zone homeless 10 years hung out at hells gate

[@thehomeschooldev6126]

Awesome Content. We are experiencing housing agency voucher Fraud.

[@ernies.260]

@5:13 typical Albuquerque, red lights are just a suggestion.

[@michellehall8734]

God bless you and keep you!

[@shine-on-tv8082]

This is happening all over the united states I really believe this has Alot to do with the economic situation of the country.

[@doneown503]

Joe B. says we are doing (Tony the Tiger vouce), GREEAATTT!!!!

[@dylanmacdougall5059]

it is controlled demolition. all the fuckery is given the ok at the very top. including all the orders for law enforcement to stand down. the most powerful countries are always destroyed from within by traitors. let the population eat themselves…they do a great job. hold on it will get worse….

[@bkl8804]

Central street? Really bro?

[@lorettamadrid6337]

In Albuquerque NM it the governor that has Albuquerque like this .She needs to clean up the street for the people that live there. She need to stop given out food stamps and put in them in Jail I was born in Albuquerque. I left many years ago but I have family that live there some are on drugs and some are older family .If you really need help all you have to do call on Jesus Christ he is the only way .I know this because one of my family did and the are living a life with Jesus they are a change person. Jesus is coming So here is your chance.

[@PrimateProductions]

If you are arrested for murder in Albuquerque they do NOT let you out of jail ROR!!

[@antionetteperez4008]

Okay… I’m from here and live here now and there is not crime everywhere. The crimes in a localized area. If you want to do a video in that area then you choose to get what happens. NM does not make you a drug addict you make that choice. Albuquerque, NM is a beautiful place to live and if you’re interested in knowing where to live and where not to live give me a shot out. Be safe stay clean!!!

[@wesclark3728]

There is trash everywhere. How is that beautiful?

[@doneown503]

I saw a buddy slaughter a pig & another animal there , & made chiaronnis's (boiled pig skins) outdoors in a big pot! I sure miss the area.

[@DulyNoted505]

There is crime EVERYWHERE here - it is not just as heavy in different areas. I live in a nice upper middle class neighborhood. The neighborhood has all generations and schools within walking distance. I know my immediate neighbors. It is in the far NE Heights. But we have vandalism, break-ins and even a home invasion with-in a block of me. I have lived in ABQ for over 30 yrs. I lived in the neighborhood he is walking around when I first came here. But the crime has increased across all neighborhoods. There was an armed home invasion in the High Desert Subdivision just recently.

[@wesclark3728]

@@DulyNoted505 Antoinette is smoking crack.

[@autumninabq3081]

You’re absolutely wrong. It’s all over this town no matter where you live. I would list the crime I’ve experienced personally in different parts of town but it would be too long. There’s a serious drug problem here. There’s trash everywhere. I drive I40 every morning and the trash on the sides of the freeway is ridiculous. Trash everywhere. That’s what people see driving through Albuquerque. Disgusting. NM is currently No 2 on the list of worst state to live in. I agree and I’ve been here since 86.

[@anthonyesparsen7776]

what is your college degree bro?

[@karennickerson8781]

Shame, trauma, mental illness, PTSD, lack of education, denial of addiction, lack of support

[@witnessrevelation]

Don't be scared Burque ain't that bad.. try walking the streets of LA in the dark and then tell me you feel uneasy

[@soon2bsaint680]

I thought everything was good in Albuquerque since Walter white was gone. Guess not

[@angelaaa7777]

It takes a lot, 2 get clean when there no help out there. I pray so hard that one day we can all loose that craving. The only thing that helps me is my faith in God.” If I didn’t have him I would b rite there with them. God help us all…🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@dylanmacdougall5059]

always remember if u rent, u r a phone call away from no place to live. never assume life will proceed as nicely as it has til now. and misfortune always strikes 2 or 3x’s in quick succession-& hope u have an OLD friend w/ u. cuz u can trust NO-ONE when on the streets, no one

[@limeybean3967]

I was homeless ryte there too main...ryte there abq se....the sticks

[@AB547P]

Are you still homeless?

[@limeybean3967]

Nooooooo

[@alexandriaburnett2801]

I'm moving to Albuquerque and the only thing I'm afraid of is crime...

[@richardbehappy5412]

Great video. It was recommended by KZbin. Good Luck.

[@jordanm.8729]

most addicts aren't functioning. but I know a guy who is a functioning addict does about whatever he can get his hands on. he isn't homeless and has his own apartment. a lot of people are dysfunctional and lazy.

[@terywetherlow7970]

4th St. Here. Great video! Tee

[@Mxchida]

A good area to check out would be at 2nd and the freeway where they kicked all the homeless out of the park there. This areas got kind of wild since all that happened.

[@johnmcgill4864]

Back in 2014 the cops shot James Boyd for being homeless in the mountains

[@AB547P]

That's really sad.