Journal Poll: Crime still top-of-mind for residents as concern over homelessness grows

Crime and homelessness are atop Albuquerque voters' minds as a November local election nears, with drug abuse and trafficking next in line, a new Journal Poll found.

More than half of Albuquerque voters, 53%, cited crime as the biggest issue facing the city, the poll found. Homelessness followed close behind, being cited by 47% of surveyed voters.

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