Fernando F.H. Martinez, 35, of Española, New Mexico, was killed on March 11, 2021, in Chamita. He was found dead in the rear seat of an SUV; three other people nearby had been injured and two occupants were unharmed. Investigators say the group had gone to the home of 50-year-old Andrew Valdez to buy methamphetamine.

Andrew Valdez allegedly assaulted two people with a knife, and his son, 31-year-old Mario Valdez, reportedly fired a rifle at the vehicle as it tried to leave, fatally wounding Martinez. Both Andrew and Mario Valdez were taken into custody; court records at the time listed charges against Andrew including two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and Mario was charged with first-degree murder and additional counts. Martinez’s family described him as ambitious, spiritual, protective and active—he attended Pojoaque High School, took college classes in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and enjoyed skiing, biking and hiking.

Does anyone have information about Fernando or the events in Chamita that could help clarify what happened?