On February 6, 2020, 75-year-old Jimmy J. Griego was fatally shot at his mother’s home in Tesuque, New Mexico during a dispute with his younger brother, 68-year-old Patricio Griego, over their mother’s property. Patricio was arrested and charged with second-degree murder; the prosecution said the fatal encounter grew out of the inheritance dispute, and a Santa Fe jury later found Patricio guilty of second-degree murder in November 2021.

Jimmy was a lifelong Tesuque resident who worked for the Santa Fe Opera for 42 years in roles that included maintenance and transportation. Colleagues remembered him for his attention to detail, good humor, generosity, and long service. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Emily Ortega Griego, his mother Cecilia Griego, children Lisa, Stephanie, and Manuel, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Does anyone from Tesuque or the Opera community have memories of Jimmy to share or information about the dispute?