People refusing to leave arroyos could soon be arrested

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque city councilors have paved the way for people to get arrested if they refuse to leave an arroyo. Tuesday night, council passed an ordinance that gives the Albuquerque Police Department the authority to remove people from arroyos. First city-sanctioned homeless camp clears hurdleThe measure sponsored by Tammy Fiebelkorn requires officers to give a written warning first, allowing time for the person to gather their belongings and move on. However,