Alex Heard

1 month ago | searchlightnm.org | Alex Heard

Molly Montgomery, a freelance contributor to Searchlight, is joining our ranks as a full-time investigator, and we couldn’t be more excited about what she’ll bring to the organization. I’ve been working with young writers for more than 30 years; Molly’s talent, drive, and professionalism really stand out, making her a prized addition to a very strong group.

2 months ago | searchlightnm.org | Alex Heard

On March 31, the courtroom of First Judicial District Court Judge Matthew Wilson had a lot of lawyers on hand, in the room itself and on screens mounted above the benches and seats. I counted five people on one side, four on the other, with several more joining remotely.

Mar 26, 2025 | searchlightnm.org | Alex Heard

An attempt by the estate of Gene Hackman to stop release of information generated by investigations into the deaths of Hackman and Betsy Arakawa-Hackman has been successful in the short term: on Monday, March 17, a state district judge in Santa Fe granted a restraining order that temporarily blocks public distribution of certain materials that the estate hopes to keep private.

Feb 18, 2025 | searchlightnm.org | Alex Heard

Last week Searchlight New Mexico published two stories about the legacy of sexual abuse of children by priests in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The main piece, by Joshua Bowling, examines the overall arc of what happened in the central and northern parts of this state; why a mysterious facility in Jemez Springs served as a way station for much of the abuse that occurred; and why the archdiocese, to this day, actively keeps priests linked to sexual abuse from appearing on its “credibly accused”...

Feb 18, 2025 | asianamericans.einnews.com | Alex Heard

Last week Searchlight New Mexico published two stories about the legacy of sexual abuse of children by priests in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. The main piece, by Joshua Bowling, examines the overall arc of what happened in the central and northern parts of this state; why a mysterious facility in Jemez Springs served as a way station for much of the abuse that occurred; and why the archdiocese, to this day, actively keeps priests linked to sexual abuse from appearing on its “credibly accused”...