District 5 News

Albuquerque City Councilors Stephanie Telles and Dan Lewis Announce Joint Support for Aaliyah Vigil Legacy Foundation’s ‘Trunk-or-Treat for a Cause’

Event benefits the Foundation’s efforts to stop gun violence among youth.

New “Better Neighborhoods” Package Aims to Empower Albuquerque Neighborhoods

Proposals seek to reform an undemocratic process that has delayed neighborhood development and investment.

Council Protects Consumers from Crypto Scams by Passing Virtual Currency Ordinance

Sponsored by City Councilors Stephanie Telles and Tammy Fiebelkorn, the measure targets kiosks frequently used to facilitate criminal enterprises and exploit vulnerable populations.

Albuquerque City Council Celebrates Beloved Seven Bar Elementary Educator Elizabeth Ours on Her 90th Birthday

City Councilor Dan Lewis sponsors proclamation declaring September 10, 2026, as "Elizabeth Ours Day."

City Councilor Dan Lewis Calls on Albuquerque Bear to “Turn Himself In”

Residents urged to support organizations that help protect wildlife.

City Councilor Dan Lewis Issues Statement on Federal Lawsuit Against Mayor Keller, City of Albuquerque Regarding Immigration Enforcement Policies

City’s policies obstruct law enforcement, undermine cooperation.

Mayor’s FY27 Budget: Spending Is Increasing—Not Being Cut

Albuquerque spends roughly $30k per homeless individual each year.

City Councilor Dan Lewis Says Mayor Tim Keller’s “$35 Million in Cuts” is Misleading—Budget Actually Increases Spending

Mayor Keller’s budget shows millions in spending increases, without the outcomes to justify it.

Albuquerque Lights Up Blue and Green to Kick Off Donate Life Month and Raise ALD Awareness

Civic Plaza and City Hall bathed in green and blue to increase participation in the organ and bone marrow donor registries.

City Councilor Dan Lewis Demands Accountability to Proposed New Sanctuary Law

The amendment establishes protections for victims when City ordinance interferes with execution of lawful federal arrest warrants.

Albuquerque City Council Approves $2 Million for Parks Turf & Grass Restoration

Emergency Parks Grass and Turf Replacement resolution addresses the decline of neighborhood parks across the City since Mayor Tim Keller reduced the parks budget by approximately $1 million for 2025-2026.

Councilor Dan Lewis' Letter to the Chair of the Accountability and Oversight Committee on Office of Inspector General Reports

Request for Immediate Convening of AGO Committee to Review and Publish Completed Inspector General Reports.

City Councilor Dan Lewis Introduces Emergency Resolution to Restore Albuquerque’s Deteriorating Neighborhood Parks

Emergency Parks Grass and Turf Replacement resolution to address the growing decline of neighborhood parks across the City since Mayor Tim Keller reduced the parks budget by $1 million for 2025-2026.

City Councilors Respond to Mayor Keller’s Executive Orders and Resolution

Councilors pledge to eliminate criminal sanctuary provisions.

Albuquerque City Council Passes "Intoxicating Hemp Products Ordinance" to Protect Public Health and Safety

Councilor Dan Lewis’ ordinance prohibits unregulated sale of synthetically enhanced hemp products.

Hunter’s Run Park and Playground Renovations to Begin in Council District 5

Councilor Lewis announces new updates to improve the park to begin in June 2025.

City Councilor Dan Lewis Makes Second Request of U.S. Attorney to Investigate Misuse of ARPA Funds

Money went to high level department officials instead of teachers educating our children.

District 5 Councilor Dan Lewis Applauds Funding for Paseo del Norte Reconstruction in Capital Improvement Budget

The improvements include needed expansion of lanes

Councilor Dan Lewis Secures Funding for Repainting of Paseo del Norte Bridge Over Coors Boulevard

The funding to enhance Northwest Mesa travelers’ experience.

Councilor Dan Lewis Secures Funding for McMahon Boulevard Expansion

Funding for this project includes new lighting and pedestrian updates.

Councilor Dan Lewis and Councilor Joaquín Baca celebrate Major Investments for Bob Gerding Pond in Council’s Approved Capital Improvement Budget

Funds will specifically support the Bob Gerding Catch and Release Pond.

City Council Approves CIP Funding for Refreshing Mural on Montaño Bridge

Funding enables full restoration of culturally iconic mural.

District 5 Councilor Dan Lewis Gives Update on Upcoming Additions to Ventana Ranch Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts

Project, set to commence this year, will add new dedicated pickleball courts.

City Councilor Dan Lewis Introduces Ordinance to End the Sale of Dangerous Synthetic Hemp Products Threatening Albuquerque Youth

The unregulated sale of synthetic hemp-derived products poses significant risks to public health, safety, and welfare.