Yahaira Rodriguez was 30 when she was found dead from gunshot wounds on January 16, 2021, on Pajarito Mesa in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating her death as a homicide; deputies discovered her there that Saturday and opened a murder investigation.

Details about what happened that day are sparse. No arrests or persons of interest have been publicly identified, and the family and community continue to seek answers. The case is one of several early‑year homicides that drew local law enforcement attention.

If anyone knew Yahaira, saw activity on Pajarito Mesa that day, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.