Henry Gass

Journalist/Photographer

Why Albuquerque’s latest experiment in policing doesn’t involve officers

By Henry Gass November 12, 2021 Articles

As cities wrestle with how to reform policing to reduce the use of lethal force, Albuquerque has created a new kind of responder on the streets. It sends behavioral specialists to deal with calls that involve emergencies like mental health issues and homelessness.

In New Mexico, a wildlife refuge with urban roots

By Henry Gass October 21, 2021 Articles

This wildlife refuge is unusual for its focus not just on habitat but on serving the residents of its urban locale. As the nation grows increasingly urban, its values could become a model.

Rural New Mexicans meet drought with culture of water sharing

By Henry Gass September 27, 2021 Articles

Drought and climate change pose new challenges to New Mexico’s water supply. But a tradition of shared access – based around irrigation ditches called acequias – continues to thrive.