Albuquerque opened New Mexico’s first Trauma Recovery Center on Sunday, creating a centralized hub for violence intervention and trauma-informed services that city officials say represents a new approach to public safety.
The facility, operated by the city’s Albuquerque Community Safety Department, serves as headquarters for the Violence Intervention Program division and offers services including peer support, trauma-informed therapy and case management under one roof.
“The Trauma Recovery Center isn’t just a facility, it’s a promise to survivors of violence that they are not alone,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a press release. “We’re building a new model for care and safety, one that doesn’t rely on outdated systems but instead puts healing, connection, and community first.”…