District Court Judge Francis Matthew ruled yesterday that the Albuquerque Bernalillo Joint Air Quality Board can continue its work through a preliminary injunction. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by members of the board after the Albuquerque City Council passed an ordinance and resolution in December that removed the four city-appointed members and suspended their work until February. Bernalillo County joined the lawsuit in support of the Air Quality Board.

"Bernalillo County – District Court Judge Francis Matthew ruled yesterday that the Albuquerque Bernalillo Joint Air Quality Board can continue its work through a preliminary injunction."

The lawsuit was initiated by board members in response to actions taken by the Albuquerque City Council, which had effectively halted their operations temporarily. The decision to remove city-appointed members and suspend activities prompted legal action to ensure continuity of the board's functions.

"The ruling is a result of a lawsuit filed by members of the board after the Albuquerque City Council passed an ordinance and resolution in December that removed the four city-appointed members and suspended their work until February."

Bernalillo County supported this legal challenge, aligning with the board's objective to maintain its operations without interruption.

"Bernalillo County joined the lawsuit in support of the Air Quality Board."