Albuquerque Journal

1 day ago | abqjournal.com | Julia Dendinger

An open government watchdog group has filed a lawsuit against the Los Lunas Schools Board of Education, alleging that the district wrongfully denied access to public records pertaining to the investigation of a former superintendent. The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government filed a civil complaint against the Los Lunas school board and the  district's records custodian, Brian Baca,  asserting two violations of the state’s Inspection of Public Records Act. kAm%96 DF:E[ 7:=65 |2J f :?

1 day ago | abqjournal.com | Gregory Hasman

Plumes of smoke billowed into the sky as firefighters battled mammoth flames in an industrial area alongside Interstate 25 near Comanche. The fire appeared to be at a property in the 700 block of Nikanda, east of Edith and Comanche. An Albuquerque Fire Rescue spokesperson did not immediately respond to multiple requests for comment. It is unclear what started the fire and if anyone was hurt. This is a developing story. For general questions or concerns, email [email protected]

1 day ago | abqjournal.com | Gregory Hasman

Spring has been a miserable time for people dealing with itchy, watery eyes, runny noses and rashes caused by allergies, and the recent rain in Albuquerque has caused reactions to get worse. Experts say climate change has contributed to allergy seasons getting more intense and lasting longer.

1 day ago | abqjournal.com | Tristen Critchfield

The festivities in Albuquerque and Las Cruces are hosted by New Mexico Wine, a nonprofit with the mission of promoting and protecting the wine industry in the Land of Enchantment. “It features the best of New Mexico wine,” New Mexico Wine event director Dean Strober said. “It's also grown and changed over the years. There's new wineries that are popping up in New Mexico.

1 day ago | abqjournal.com | James Yodice

La Cueva’s boys and Piedra Vista’s girls lead after the opening 18 holes of the Class 5A state golf tournament at San Juan Country Club in Farmington. The Bears, led by eighth-grader Nixon Knee, who is tied for second individually, shot a team score of 314 on Monday. La Cueva leads Rio Rancho and Volcano Vista each by a dozen shots headed into Tuesday’s final round. kAm#:@ #2?49@ D6?:@C !2JE@? q=24< E2<6D 2 E9C66\D9@E =625 :?E@ %F6D52J[ H96? 9:89 H:?5D 2C6 6IA64E65 :?