Apparently, the only person in Albuquerque that feels safe is Chief Sergeant Schultz who seems to know nothing about the paper work he signs and even less about how dangerous Albuquerque has become. In our unscientific Eye Poll, 71% of readers don't feel as safe as they did just four years ago. 27% of Eye readers felt safer than they were four years ago and 3% didn't know.
The truth is that Albuquerque is a more dangerous city, particularly if you are a woman. While the number of murders per year hover between 34 and 53 per year, forcible rape has gone almost straight up since a 2004 eight year low of 234. Last year there were 370 forcible rapes in Albuquerque an increase of almost 60% in four years.
Our Eyes tell us that there have already been 38 murders this year - not counting the 12 Westside serial killer victims. Armed robbery is up 28% since 2003 with 1,350 incidents just last year. Meanwhile, burglary is up 13% and motor vehicle theft is up 15% since 2002. These numbers aren't a national secret - they're available from the FBI.
Crime is becoming the signature issue in this year's election - as it should be. Since the Chief of Police is an at-will employee of the mayor, the mayor is directly responsible for his performance or lack thereof.
Not surprisingly Marty won't take responsibility, but he's more than willing to show up at the next ribbon cutting sporting his smarmy smile.
This week, we're taking our second look at the mayor's race. Let us know who you want to be Albuquerque's next mayor!
34 comments:
Come on EYE. Ir very obvious that you are determined to constantly smear Mayor Chavez for your personal vendeta. Not sure what thats all about but it obviously was a bad situation. How about the spin about Romero or Berry
The crime rate is very high in Albuquerque which some might attribute to the economy, but others know that even without the economy the Albuquerque crime rate would be high. The West Mesa serial killer began killing well before the economy started to get bad. So, something besides the economy is creating more crime. Could it be a really awful tone set by a really poor example of a leader in Office? Yes. The "Chemical Rapist" also began to rape females around UNM around the same time that Martin Chavez was Mayor, too. What is the timeline connection between Martin Chavez being Mayor and the increased crimes of violence against females. Perhaps, accepting Martin Chavez is dismissing claims women make that their spouse/boyfriend were abusive while dating/spouse.
Can Albuquerque really have a way to stop the amount of violence taking place against women? Yes. That means voting Martin Chavez out of Office and by doing so sending the right message to men.
Crime is out of control be cause APD Officers spend all their time on the internet.
Have you seen how Farty Marty decided to attack RJ Berry? So, that attack ad could prove to backfire. Interacial marriages is really what Farty Marty is ultimately attacking. Farty Marty has the audaucity to show his own face at the Hispanic Cultural Center. Those children of RJ Berry must be outraged by this insulting piece done by Farty Marty. There is a reason why Martin Chavez is nicknamed Farty Marty. Marty's new attack piece is also an insult to people in education, business etc..... It is a claim against making a family "whole," and it is an attack on interracial marriage and that is all that piece of BS that Farty Marty put out does!
You are shocked that crime is high? Even the police say this isn't a sanctuary city???? What do you call a city that will not allow it's officers to enforce federal law? Whats next kiddy porn, drugs or something else the Mayor thinks is ok and he will tell the police "do not enforce that law"? The only thing that shocks me more is the idiot cop on the radio calling out RJ Berry, the police care more about politics then crime fighting. That is the problem with this city right there!!!!
Reality folks. Berry is not from Albuquerque. Even though he seems like a great guy, he has no business running a City he is not familiar with. Romero is too liberal for my taste as a voting republican. I will end up voting for Mayor Chavez even though I am a republican. Romero and Berry do not have the experince.
Does it really matter who is the next mayor, the same issues will always remain within APD. Officers will always look out for themselves, cheating on spouses, being paid under the table for cases, browsing the internet, or looking for a quick piece of ass. Here's a thought, lose the integrity requirement to join APD, and all officers should have no problem and officers wouldn't complain. I sure am glad I live in a City where officers don't protect. Great job APD!!!
it's sgts like barboa that are adding to this problem.
Read Joe Monahan's Blog for the real deal about the local political scene. This blog is fun to read because as a citizen and a retired worker from the PRIVATE SECTOR, I get to laugh at the antics of the rogue cops on here.
Now go out and do your jobs - you know - fighting crime.
Not having experience is what people at first thought about Kelly Ripa from Regis and Kelly, but now Kelly Ripa has proven herself to be just as talented as Kathy Lee if not more so!
A Mayor needs to be a person that has true colors that accept interacial marriages!
That's not true about RJ Berry who has roots in New Mexico! Romero also has roots in New Mexico, too! Both RJ Berry and Romero would be excellent as Mayor of Albuquerque.
What is a cultural icon of Albuquerque? Farty Marty who for the past 12 years divorced his wife, spent oodles of money on various committees for the Trolley/streetcar/light rail with nothing to show for it, spent taxpayers money to go to China, Paris, Florida, etc... is that a cultural icon or is that a cultural fiasco?
By the way, most people accepting free airfare from a foreign country such as, France would need to give a gift in return which is expected. Our taxpayers supposed to do that? Let's vote Farty Marty out of office and send the message loud and clear that Farty Marty's cultural messes and fiascos
are not Albuquerque because Albquerque is a melting pot and accepts interacial marriages!
Wow! Whoever made the comment that Romero is too liberal really doesn't value education and APS! Romero as an Administator and Principal of an Albuquerque High School is not the kind of Professional that is known as a "liberal."
Enforce Federal Law? It would help decrease crime if APD would just enforce our current laws.
You can't blame crime on the mayor. It's always been bad in Albuquerque. Even though the mayor states every year crime is down, why does the jail always say their overcrowded. Do the math.
APD's pay has gone up. It's time APD hired officers that are better educated. Reguire a degree. The citizens of Albuquerque deserve a professional dept.
RJ Berry probably could have his wife run the family owned business while he is Mayor of Albuquerque. Now, that is a "partnership." There are many, many, females that are honored by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for running their family owned business and having a "partner" that thought enough of their own wife to teach their own wife (not their Secretary that is younger) how to have a successful family owned business!
leave barboa alone! he is still untouchable!
why is barboa untouchable??????
SE IMPACT GOTTA IDEA FOR YOUR TEAM PATCH. GET A 23ER WITH SORES ON HER FACE SHOW HER HALF BURRIED ON THE MESA WITH A PIECE OF TOAST IN HER MOUTH SINCE ALL YOU KNOW HOW TO DO IS BURN PEOPLE. KAUFMANS WILL HELP YOU DESIGN IT AND STOCK IT. WHATA YOU THINK MR UNTOUCHABLE
Kelly Ripa? Regis? Kathy Lee? Interracial couples? HUH?
What is that babble about? Where do daytime TV talk shows come into the ABQ Mayoral race?
Put down the bottle, turn on the tube, and get back to work.
Yeah. Do you often try to control other people by saying, "put down your bottle, turn on your tube and you get back to work?" I'm guessing that your going to play the act of dumb and stupid, so the motivation is not sincere, but alarming!
Vote people like Farty Marty out of Office!
To the person who posted on September 22, 2009 7:30:00 AM MDT
Marty Farty isn' t gay! That would be a step up for Marty Farty! Marty Farty hates women and that hatred is what set the tone for some seriel killer to kill 11 females and dump their bodies on the West Mesa. In my opinion, Marty Farty is as guilty as if he had killed those 11females himself!
To the person that posted on September 22, 2009 9:55:00 AM MDT
That is a disturbing thought. Frustrating as it is to have a Mayor with his cronies running around trying to excuse the Mayor's poor behavior with something like, "it is the reason that he is a good Mayor." (extortion, setting a tone to accept violence agaisnt females, ignorning crimes taking place against females with distortions about the role of a female such as, ridiculing by saying a man isn't really considered working if his wife owns their family business, etc...)
We as a society need only to stop that attitude of "it is the reason why he is a good Mayor." Martin has been catering to wife beaters, abusive men, alcoholics, in a tight network that hold office all having in common the fact that at one point in time there was a case against that man for violence on a female! Now, that certainly is not, "it is the reason why he is a good Mayor." Sadly, the polls might just have Marty Farty slightly behind RJ Berry. What needs to magically happen to make Romero or RJ Berry Albuquerque's next Mayor. Can we get Obama or a celebrity endorsement for Romero or RJ Berry that backs interacial marriage, females, etc..... What about the lady in Santa Fe that does help out all the female rape victims?
Somebody call up Val Kilmore and see who he is for and against the Albuquerque Mayoral race!! Just for fun! Lol!
If your on a campagin staff and reading these comments, then maybe think about how to approach a celebrity to get their endorsement. You might say something like, "With the recent murders in the West Mesa.... do you believe that the Albuquerque Mayor with his past history of violence agaisnt females and supporting other men with similiar problems was an underlining tone that echoed out in the dark, bloody West Mesa?" If so, then would you mind if Romero or Berry used your picture in an upcoming flier?
You see... Farty Marty knows that the film industry might want some sorta incentive to endorse him... so, Romero and RJ Berry's celebrity endorsement would be based on support and not some freebie incentive!
Albuquerque is a sanctuary city just asks any cop on the street. We all know how APD reports crime. UCR is a bunch of bullshit. You can manipulate the numbers any way you want them. It’s like APD saying they have over 1000 officers. Farty Marty was smart to incorporate open space and now metro court to increase the number of APD officers. That DOES NOT mean there are more officers on the street. Crime is up and officers are down
APD officers are doing their jobs, do you think the criminals walk to the jail and turn themselves in?? No, they get arrested by a cop not some whiny ass posting on this site because he's jealous he's not tough enough to be a cop and stand up to the criminals. WAH WAH WAH!!!!! If it wasn't for the cops you wouldn't be able to go outside your homes for fear of the criminals! And "HELL YES" this is a sanctuary city thanks to the Mayor!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OHHHHHHH!!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
I love that Farty Marty nickname is catching on! If he does become elected Mayor again, then I will sell Farty Marty T-Shirts and mugs..... especially for City Council night when the audience members can purchase Farty Marty T-Shirts!
Oh! And, don't forget..... The traveling salesmen who lost their liberty for a year and a half! Who was Chief Schultz preoccupied with there? Finally, another man's DNA matched the crime scene... geez...... APD just doesn't make arrests... APD is supposed to handle investigations. If any two people are worthy of a large financial settlement with the City of Albuquerque, then it is the two traveling out of state salesmen who are young and had to forego a year and a half of their liberty in jail! Chief Schultz shouldn't have been fired for that!
the two dicks surrounded tarty marty and farty marty quivered then farted, then got booed by the French government who was present to ask for their air plane ticket money back.... did tarty marty stand up somebody in the French Government?
If you like Lorenzo Montoya, then vote for Marty! When Lorenzo Montoya didn't have dates did he call Joannie Griffith's business, "It's just lunch?" Probably.
I think Larry Flynnt (Hustler Magazine) would probably endorse Marty Farty.
Hey~ in my opinion, the real reason that the "Girls Gone Wild" Tour Bus didn't shut down right away while operating without a permit is because Joannie Griffith's women from "It's Just Lunch," wanted to expand their portfolio. Some of the women were applying for the double dipping job positions in the Mayor City Departments and wanted to look really tasty.
Who is more likely to get a tasty freeze on a "It's Just Lunch," date?
1. Whitney Houston's bodyguard in the movie? No, he has standards.
2. Mayor Martin Chavez Yeah. Probably.
3. Stephano from "Days of our Lives." No, he already has his ladies.
During WWII, the U.S. counterintelligence utilized the whorer houses to "Plant" misinformation that information was then given to whoever at the whorer houses would convey that misinformation to. U.S. intelligence relied upon prostitutes as source as the enemy leaders often asked prostitutes for information. "Planting" misinformation was a way for the U.S. to win the war!
I said before how Marty Farty appeared in his attack ads on himself to have "dusty" law books that's because he has been at too many "margarita" parties, salsa contests and dating too much to read and keep up with statutes. So, Marty Farty mailed out a mailer about RJ Berry that was false and RJ Berry could prove was false. The question is how Marty Farty got that information to begin with? Lol! "Her name was LOLO, she was at the COBA...." her.... I'm just saying..... now, that there is most likely a connection between Joannie Griffith's dating service and Marty Farty Campaign.... ohhhhhhhh!
This is exactly why there is always FBI monitoring little situations involving U.S. security and places like...... whorer houses in case the employees at the whorer house share information.
Do you believe on the tape of Nick Bakas when he says to John Bode Jr. something like, "the Mayor is doing this (micro managing) to a lot of people who own their own business for example, "Solid Waste," that the Nick Bakas (top cop- not!) was replacing the dating service, "It's Just Lunch," with, "Solid Waste?"
This corrupt Police Chief is going to cost the Mayor his re-election!!!!!!
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