The Line: Crime In Albuquerque

July 27, 2018 – The Albuquerque Journal reported this week that some crime rates appear to have dropped in the first part of 2018, but violent crimes continued to rise. Crime has been a top concern in New Mexico’s largest city for years. Property crime, particularly auto thefts, rose year after year. What should be done now to address crime rates in Albuquerque? Host Gene Grant and this week’s Line panelists discuss what’s being done in the Keller administration.

Line Panelists:

Merritt Allen, owner and executive director, Vox Optima LLC

Viki Harrison, director of state operations, Common Cause

Andy Lyman, reporter, NM Political Report

Dan McKay, reporter, Albuquerque Journal