The Bethlehem  Baptist Church located at 5915 Blue Water Road, NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87105 wants to have a Safe Space on its property. The residents of West Mesa neighborhood oppose this Safe Space application. The reasons we oppose this safe space are the following:

Safety of the children and residents in the neighborhood.

The close proximity to the Lava Land Elementary School, daycare centers and community centers in the area.

Increased traffic from cars and foot traffic in West Mesa.

Increased trash on the street and church grounds.

Not enough church staff and licensed behavioral/mental health workers to support homeless clients at the safe space.

Tents and cars housing people next to residential homes.

Increased alcohol and drug use in public.

Possible increase of sex offenders in West Mesa.

Lack of public restrooms, and showering facilities.

Portable toilets and sanitation issues, on church property next to homes.

Lack of police force or security  to monitor fights, violence and other problems with people living in cars and tents on the church property.

Decreased property values.