Bernalillo County

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 22, 2026

Timeline

Mar 22, 2026
Legal Challenge Filed

Attorneys file a motion alleging the city is using the facility as a 'de facto' jail in violation of the settlement.
May 15, 2023
Gateway Center Opens

The City of Albuquerque opens the first phase of the Gateway Center for the unhoused.
Jan 1, 1995
McClendon Settlement Reached

The city and county enter a federal settlement agreement over unconstitutional jail conditions.

Stories mentioning Bernalillo County 1

Albuquerque Legal Battle Intensifies Over Repurposing Jail as Homeless Shelter

Attorneys in a landmark civil rights case have accused the City of Albuquerque of violating settlement terms by using a former jail facility as a homeless shelter. The dispute centers on whether the repurposed facility maintains the restrictive characteristics of a correctional institution, potentially triggering federal oversight.

Mar 22, 2026 2 sources