Human trafficking is a critical issue affecting individuals of all ages in urban and rural areas alike, demanding a coordinated and educated response from all sectors of society. The City Council approved R-24-42 to raise public awareness about the …

NEW MEXICO DREAM CENTER EXISTS TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN NEW MEXICO. Together, we have . . . served more than 329 people needing services for human trafficking or youth homelessness. handed out 5,460 hygiene bags, 7,300 meals, and 12,328 bottles of water last year. provided 420 hours of human trafficking training around New Mexico in 2022 alone.

Jan 8, 2025 · The Albuquerque Police Department says it arrested 40 people who were trying to pay for sex and 18 sex workers during multiple operations targeting human trafficking. Of the 58 people...

5 days ago · 5. Lara is considered one of the top five human traffickers in Albuquerque, according to law enforcement. “This is a victory in our battle against the scourge of human trafficking,” said Gov. Lujan Grisham. “The arrest of a top trafficker sends a clear message that we will not tolerate the exploitation of our most vulnerable.

Jan 9, 2025 · ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two people are now facing charges accused of prostituting underage girls on central. Now, Albuquerque police say it’s putting a plan together to tackle the bigger...

Jan 8, 2025 · On Jan. 3, Albuquerque police arrested Roderick Norseweather and Tajahnae Johnson on human trafficking charges. Police accuse them of soliciting a 14-year-old who came to Albuquerque from...

6 days ago · ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – As federal charges are now being filed against two people accused of sex trafficking teens in Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Police Department says officers are r…

Sep 3, 2024 · Roughly 20 different agencies were involved in "Operation Disruption," targeting human trafficking and organized crime in Dona Ana and Luna counties.

Mar 25, 2024 · ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Back in December, News 13 reported on the state’s newest human trafficking shelter working to open its doors to survivors. Just last month, they turned that dream...

Human Trafficking has historically been sensationalized and misrepresented by the media and entertainment industry. Make no mistake, traffickers are criminals, violating laws and human rights. It is important for us in Albuquerque to clearly separate truth from myth so we can better identify, report, and prosecute this crime.