Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) — Albuquerque’s New Creation Church is piloting the city’s first Safe Outdoor Space, offering a secure place for unhoused residents to camp. Pastor Jesse Harden says the initiative is about helping people move forward, but current regulations make long-term sustainability difficult. In response, the city is proposing changes — including waiving permit fees and plumbing requirements — to support future sites. Harden emphasizes the importance of seeing residents as people first, not just problems to solve.
