Albuquerque News

Albuquerque native Raymond VanBuskirk has been an avid bird-watcher for most of his life.

This undated photo provided by the Kennedy Law Firm shows the burned knee of Jonathan Griego, 23, of Albuquerque, N.M. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An Albuquerque man suffered severe burns to his knees and buttocks after a Bernalillo County sheriff's deputy forced him to kneel and sit on hot asphalt for nearly half an hour, according to a federal civil ... (more)

This undated photo provided by the Kennedy Law Firm shows the burned knee of Jonathan Griego, 23, of Albuquerque, N.M. A senior Navy investigator plans to plead guilty to bribery charges tied to a massive scheme involving an Asian defense contractor accused of overbilling the Pentagon millions of dollars, his lawyer said Thursday.

Those who fought for the freedom of others deserve better treatment then they received at the hands of a company that preyed on them for their pensions and disability funds.

'Tis the season for giving, and sometimes receiving, and some of us have received some amazing, thoughtful gifts that touch the heart.

A WARNING TONIGHT FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE STATE HAS UNCOVERED AN INVESTMENT SCHEME, PREYING ON VETERANS' PENSION AND DISABILITIES PAYMENTS.

A District Court Judge awarded $80 million dollars to an Albuquerque family whose mother was suffocated in a car crash more than a decade ago.

The Obama administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take a middle-ground approach on a water dispute between Texas and New Mexico over management of the Rio Grande seen here in June at La Llorona Park.

This undated photo provided by Desdemona Burgin of Compassion & Choices shows Aja Riggs, of Santa Fe, N.M. Lawyers representing two doctors and Riggs, who has advanced uterine cancer, began their opening statement Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in a case challenging a decades-old New Mexico law that prohibits assisted suicide.

In this Aug. 19, 2010, file photo, provided by the Mohave County Sheriff's Office shows John Charles McCluskey, 45, after he was captured at a campsite in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Ariz.

Website: http://www.dsnmusic.com Albuquerque, NM -- The Southwest will ring in 2014 with a champagne toast at the 3rd Annual DSN Music Blues Fiesta, featuring The Rudy Boy Experiment on New Year's Eve.

Businesses with 50 or fewer workers don't have to offer employees health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act, but the Small Business Health Options Program or SHOP can help them find affordable plans.

Submitted Photo At the La Cosecha Conference held in Albuquerque are, from left, Elva Gutierrez, Mrs. Magdalena Lucero, Marisol Guerra, Mrs. Debra Pacheco, Eva Rodriguez, Getsemany Reyes, Yadira Rios and Rosalinda Terrazas.

An Albuquerque man filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was the victim of excessive police brutality during a scorching hot summer day.

On Tuesday, the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board upheld a director's recommendation to revoke his police certification, even after he asked for more time to explain himself.

ALBUQUERQUE >> Following months without an officer-involved shooting, Albuquerque police has seen five officer-involved shootings in the last six weeks as the department continues to face a federal investigation over allegations of excessive force.

Who would have thought the best place to learn about Hawaiian music in January would be Albuquerque, New Mexico ? If you have an interest in Ukulele and Slack Key Guitars you're in luck.

This undated photo providedby plaintiff's attorney Vigil Law Firm shows Laura Miera and her daughter Cassandra.

Prosecutors say they could legally continue to pursue a domestic violence case against George Zimmerman, despite a signed affidavit from his girlfriend asking them not to.

The trial is scheduled to begin Wednesday in state District Court in Albuquerque, New Mexico.