Six candidates for Albuquerque mayor shared the stage at a roundtable hosted by the Albuquerque Journal, debating crime, leadership, and national issues, leading to some tense exchanges.

Crime was a significant topic, with current City Councilor Louie Sanchez emphasizing the need for a new police chief to foster a better culture within the department.

Sanchez said, "My plan is to make sure that we have the best police chief ready to go so that Albuquerque can have a new culture in their department." He argued that recruiting is lagging because officers are considering other departments, stating, "Officers aren't dumb. When they vet a department, they do their homework. And right now, when they do their homework, they go to a different department."

Businessman Eddie Varela proposed a cur

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