CATHOLIC CHARITIES IN ALBUQUERQUE IS ONE OF THE GROUPS PROVIDING AID TO ASYLUM SEEKERS WHO ARE BEING HOUSED IN THE CITY RIGHT NOW. C-E-O JIM GANNON SAYS HIS GROUP UNDERSTANDS THERE ARE A LOT OF OPINIONS OUT THERE ON THE IMMIGRATION ISSUE, BUT THERE IS ONE GUIDING PRINCIPAL IN PLAY HERE. HE SAYS THEY’RE STILL HUMAN BEINGS AND MUST BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT.
GANNON SAYS MOST OF THE PEOPLE COMING THROUGH ALBUQUERQUE ARE HERE ANYWHERE FROM 12 TO 72 HOURS BEFORE MOVING ON.
