"Surviving the Heatwave: Tips for Albuquerque's Homeless Encampment and Residents"

As a record-breaking heatwave sweeps across the southwest United States, the extreme conditions are disproportionately affecting New Mexico's homeless population, which has grown by 48% this year. With limited access to air-conditioned shelter and exacerbated health conditions, homeless individuals are particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of heat. While Camp Hope, a sanctioned homeless encampment in Las Cruces, provides some resources such as ice, running water, and shade, residents still struggle to cope with the scorching temperatures. The city of Las Cruces has opened cooling centers, but the biggest step to protect unhoused residents would be to provide them with housing.