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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
City of Albuquerque's A Better Way Forward program helps man get out of shelter
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – At 47 years old, a New Jersey man who found himself in Albuquerque homeless with nowhere to go, now has a new chapter moving from the streets to recovery. 'She gave me a shot and I want to say within a week I was on board,' said Elijah McAlister, a new Duke City Ambassador, who up until a few months ago, was living at Albuquerque's Westside homeless shelter. Story continues below Trending: Remains found in Santa Fe National Forest identified as 1950s wrestler, actor Don't Miss: Santa Fe teacher, principal, and school counselor put on administrative leave Entertainment: Which Santa Fe spots did Guy Fieri visit on 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives'? 'I was staying with a friend, and that friend ended up passing away,y and that kind of put me in a bad situation, and that's how I found myself living at the Westside,' said McAlister. Elijah spent two years on the streets and then a year at the shelter, in what he called a slump. 'I was kinda like down on my luck and didn't know which way I was going to go, how things were gonna turn out,' said McAlister. 'One of the people that bunks with me inside of there, they came to me with the idea that I should come down to the Duke City and give it a try.' So he joined the city's 'A Better Way Forward' program, which gives work opportunities to the homeless throughout the metro. He started months ago and has since moved into a full-time role as a Duke City Ambassador. 'It was a beautiful experience, it actually happened so fast that I got caught up in the moment, I couldn't believe it was happening, it was actually a blessing because it happened so fast,' said McAlister. 'It's a wonderful feeling to be able to help them but also to see how they blossom and be able to move forward,' said DCA Operations Manager Deiandra Cole. As an ambassador, McAlister helps clean up along Central Ave. in Nob Hill and Downtown. He's also out there to be a friendly face, but not only for tourists. 'No one is exempt in my eyes,' said McAlister. He uses his position to inspire others to take the same steps. 'The number one thing is trying to get the people to receive the help, and I think that's our goal right now,' said McAlister. McAlister moved into temporary housing in March. He hopes to continue with the Duke City Ambassadors and share his story as inspiration for others to get off the streets. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
KRQE Newsfeed: Toddler killed, Better way forward, Warmer and dry, Victim's rights, Food delivery
Westside ABQ rallies around Cup of Cozy after robbery Direct flights from Sunport to Nashville start this week APD arrests woman accused of running drug operations at two motels New Mexico libraries celebrate National Library Week Puppy yoga, adoption event held Sunday Candy and coffee on display at the Southwest Chocolate and Coffee Festival [1] APD: 2-year-old dies from gunshot wound at SE apartment – Albuquerque police are continuing to investigate a fatal shooting involving a toddler at a southeast Albuquerque apartment. According to APD, officers responded to an apartment near Gibson and Yale around 3 p.m. Sunday after 911 calls about a gunshot. First responders found a 2-year-old boy who had been shot in the chest. He was pronounced dead after first responders attempted CPR. Police did not release any names in the case and did not say if anyone was facing charges at this point. [2] New Albuquerque program aims to boost work opportunities for homeless – The program 'A Better Way Forward' would offer jobs that focus on cleaning and maintaining parts of the city and would be available to people staying at the the Gateway Center and Gateway West. If approved, the program could employ up to 16 people. The program is expected to go before city council Monday night for final approval. [3] Patchy freezing mist to start and warmer weather ahead – Very few clouds will pass on through today out in front of a high pressure system building in the Southwest, as temperatures across New Mexico will reach closer to normal. Stable air under the approaching high pressure system will continue to lead to very clear skies with mostly light winds as temperatures won't just rise above normal, they'll reach around record territory by the end of the week. [4] APD to hold event updating crime victims on statuses of their cases – Crime victims will soon be able to get an update on their cases at an upcoming event. The event, as part of National Crime Victim's Rights Week, will allow families to come and get an update on their cases. The event also gives people an opportunity to speak with detectives, and get resources to help support them. Th event will take place on Thursday, April 10, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Los Duranes Community Center. [5] UNM student creates in-seat food delivery service app – A UNM engineering student's app is allowing sports fans to enjoy the entire game without having to step away from their seat to get concessions. 22-year-old Younes Slaoui created Peanut Tech, an app that offers in-seat food delivery to fans during games. All you have to do is scan a QR code at your seat, which retrieves your seat information and connects you to a food menu. Slaoui told News 13 he's hoping to expand his company to different high school or college sports stadiums around New Mexico. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Albuquerque program aims to boost work opportunities for homeless
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city is one step away from providing work opportunities for homeless people through a new program called A Better Way Forward. 'A lot of people just need a job, some meaningful work. Gives them a paycheck and gives them everything that comes with that, whether it be the personal dignity, satisfaction or that actually funding to find things like housing, food, and so forth,' said Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller. According to city documents, the program would offer jobs that focus on cleaning and maintaining parts of the city and would be available to people staying at the Gateway Center and Gateway West. The city says the program aims to build self-reliance and stability for homeless people, with a long-term goal of reducing homelessness. The Danger Zone: Albuquerque penalized $500,000 for 'willful' safety violations 'This gives them the quick opportunity to not only engage but feel proud of the money they are earning and see an exit to the situation they are in with additional help,' said Director of Health for the Housing & Homelessness Department, Gilbert Ramirez. If approved by the city council, the program could employ up to 16 people at $12 an hour with 40-hour work weeks. It's expected to cost just under $650,000 for the first year. That program is expected to go before the city council on Monday for final approval. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dem governor slams Trump's 'authoritarian rule' during 'better way forward' speech
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, D-Ill., during "A Better Way Forward" conversation at the Center for American Progress, urged Democrats to fight and defend America's constitutional republic from the "incompetence" and "treachery" of President Donald Trump. Pritzker, widely considered a 2028 presidential contender, has emerged as a leader in the Democrats' opposition to Trump during his second term. The Democratic governor, who compared our current political climate to Nazi Germany during his State of the State address in February, once again warned of Trump's "authoritarian rule" on Tuesday. "Americans are experiencing the cruelty that comes with authoritarian rule. Donald Trump has handed over the reins of power to Elon Musk and his fellow DOGE-bags, so that they can find trillions of dollars that they need to give themselves a massive tax break. Think about that. What Musk and Trump are doing isn't about efficiencies or about cost savings. It is about cruelty. They're intentionally breaking the system and giving themselves the authority to rebuild it in their own interest." While the event was called "A Better Way Forward," Pritzker focused much of his remarks on the threat of Trump and Elon Musk, telling the crowd the "only way out is through." He began by thanking the Center for American Progress for their leadership during "these first two months of President Musk's administration." Blue State Gop Chair Unleashes On Governor For 'Grandstanding' With Special Demand Of Trump Admin "The meme lords and the minions in the White House conceive of themselves as kings and nobles who have the divine right to order the world in a way that best suits them and their fellow kleptocrats. People's lives are a game to them. I really think that's how they think," Pritzker said. Read On The Fox News App 'Unfit To Lead': Blue State Governor Lashes Out At Trump For Targeting Dei Policies After Dc Plane Crash Pritzker, however, acknowledged that Democrats need "to be honest with ourselves" and accept that a majority of Americans elected Trump to deliver his agenda. As Democrats have struggled to find their footing and agree on a messaging strategy in the aftermath of the 2024 election, Pritzker delivered a clear message to his Democratic colleagues on Tuesday. "If we want to regain the trust of the voters that we stand for, Democrats have to deliver. For sure, we have to call out the B.S. that Republicans have been selling. But meanwhile, Democrats have to make people's lives better," Pritzker said. Pritzker touted his accomplishments as governor of Illinois, including expanded access to child care, a universal preschool program, expanding financial aid, corporate expansion, enshrining abortion rights and ending book bans. As the world's 18th largest economy, Pritzker even joked that maybe Illinois should become its own independent country. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) investigations have reported billions in federal savings while cutting government programs and laying off thousands of workers. While Republicans across the United States have embraced DOGE's efforts and worked to incorporate its strategies into their own departments and governments, Democrats have protested DOGE since Trump's first week in office. Prtizker called it the "scam of their lives." "There's no grand master strategy to improve the lives of everyday Americans. This is true villainous cruelty by a few idiots who are trying to figure out how to pull off the scam of their lives. They're armed with the power of the presidency and their sights are aimed on working people, many of whom voted for them, never imagining what this would turn out to be. Here we are. Things are bad, and they're getting worse." The blue state governor lamented over the dysfunction of Congressional Democrats and Republicans who are worried about getting primaried. Pritzker said he supported Senate Democrats' rejecting the Republicans' bill to fund the government last week, adding that he's "disappointed" Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sided with the Republicans and voted to avert a government shutdown. Acknowledging his inability to change or enact federal laws, Pritzker said he's relied on legal authority to reject Trump's agenda, with the support of Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Pritzker signed a letter last month that called for the White House to release $1.88 billion in approved federal funding that he said the Trump administration is withholding from his state. Pritzker also vowed to reject Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship in the initial days of his second term. Democrat Governor's Trip To This Key State Sparking 2028 Speculation Pritzker's comments on Tuesday are the latest in a long-standing feud between the two. Trump often evoked Pritzker's name on the campaign trail as an example of the downfall of Democrat-run states. "Sloppy J.B. Pritzker… has presided over the destruction and disintegration of Illinois at levels never seen before in any State," Trump wrote on Truth Social last year. "Crime is rampant and people are, sadly, fleeing Illinois. Unless a change is made at the Governor's level, Illinois can never be Great Again!" Pritzker will headline the New Hampshire Democratic Party's annual fundraising gala, sparking 2028 speculation. Trips to New Hampshire, which, for over a century, has held the first primary in the race for the White House, are seen as an early indicator of a politician's interest in running for the presidency in the next election. The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment about Pritzker's remarks on article source: Dem governor slams Trump's 'authoritarian rule' during 'better way forward' speech
Fox News
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Dem governor slams Trump's 'authoritarian rule' during 'better way forward' speech
Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., during "A Better Way Forward" conversation at the Center for American Progress, urged Democrats to fight and defend America's constitutional republic from the "incompetence" and "treachery" of President Donald Trump. Pritzker, widely considered a 2028 presidential contender, has emerged as a leader in the Democrats' opposition to Trump during his second term. The Democratic governor, who compared our current political climate to the Holocaust during his State of the State address in February, once again warned of Trump's "authoritarian rule" on Tuesday. "Americans are experiencing the cruelty that comes with authoritarian rule. Donald Trump has handed over the reins of power to Elon Musk and his fellow DOGE-bags, so that they can find trillions of dollars that they need to give themselves a massive tax break. Think about that. What Musk and Trump are doing isn't about efficiencies or about cost savings. It is about cruelty. They're intentionally breaking the system and giving themselves the authority to rebuild it in their own interest." While the event was called "A Better Way Forward," Pritzker focused much of his remarks on the threat of Trump and Elon Musk, telling the crowd the "only way out is through." He began by thanking the Center for American Progress for their leadership during "these first two months of President Musk's administration." "The meme lords and the minions in the White House conceive of themselves as kings and nobles who have the divine right to order the world in a way that best suits them and their fellow kleptocrats. People's lives are a game to them. I really think that's how they think," Pritzker said. Pritzker, however, acknowledged that Democrats need "to be honest with ourselves" and accept that a majority of Americans elected Trump to deliver his agenda. As Democrats have struggled to find their footing and agree on a messaging strategy in the aftermath of the 2024 election, Pritzker delivered a clear message to his Democratic colleagues on Tuesday. "If we want to regain the trust of the voters that we stand for, Democrats have to deliver. For sure, we have to call out the B.S. that Republicans have been selling. But meanwhile, Democrats have to make people's lives better," Pritzker said. Pritzker touted his accomplishments as governor of Illinois, including expanded access to child care, a universal preschool program, expanding financial aid, corporate expansion, enshrining abortion rights and ending book bans. As the world's 18th largest economy, Pritzker even joked that maybe Illinois should become its own independent country. Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) investigations have reported billions in federal savings while cutting government programs and laying off thousands of workers. While Republicans across the United States have embraced DOGE's efforts and worked to incorporate its strategies into their own departments and governments, Democrats have protested DOGE since Trump's first week in office. Prtizker called it the "scam of their lives." "There's no grand master strategy to improve the lives of everyday Americans. This is true villainous cruelty by a few idiots who are trying to figure out how to pull off the scam of their lives. They're armed with the power of the presidency and their sights are aimed on working people, many of whom voted for them, never imagining what this would turn out to be. Here we are. Things are bad, and they're getting worse." The blue state governor lamented over the dysfunction of Congressional Democrats and Republicans who are worried about getting primaried. Pritzker said he supported Senate Democrats' rejecting the Republicans' bill to fund the government last week, adding that he's "disappointed" Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sided with the Republicans and voted to avert a government shutdown. Acknowledging his inability to change or enact federal laws, Pritzker said he's relied on legal authority to reject Trump's agenda, with the support of Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Pritzker signed a letter last month that called for the White House to release $1.88 billion in approved federal funding that he said the Trump administration is withholding from his state. Pritzker also vowed to reject Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship in the initial days of his second term. Pritzker's comments on Tuesday are the latest in a long-standing feud between the two. Trump often evoked Pritzker's name on the campaign trail as an example of the downfall of Democrat-run states. "Sloppy J.B. Pritzker… has presided over the destruction and disintegration of Illinois at levels never seen before in any State," Trump wrote on Truth Social last year. "Crime is rampant and people are, sadly, fleeing Illinois. Unless a change is made at the Governor's level, Illinois can never be Great Again!" Pritzker will headline the New Hampshire Democratic Party's annual fundraising gala, sparking 2028 speculation. Trips to New Hampshire, which, for over a century, has held the first primary in the race for the White House, are seen as an early indicator of a politician's interest in running for the presidency in the next election. The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment about Pritzker's remarks on Tuesday.
