About This Site
We cover car accidents in New Mexico with a close eye on road safety, accountability, and the legal issues that follow a crash. Our reporting looks at what happens on the road, what happens afterward, and what those events can mean for drivers, passengers, and families trying to make sense of a difficult moment. We aim to explain complicated subjects clearly, without losing sight of the people at the center of them.
We come to this work as former journalists who spent years covering local courts and government. That background shaped how we report, what questions we ask, and how seriously we take the details. Our writers, including Carlos Vigil, Yvette Baca, Raymond Tsosie, and Dolores Montoya, bring deep familiarity with New Mexico's institutions, public records, and the real-world consequences of policy and legal decisions. We know how to follow a paper trail, how to read between official statements, and how to turn dense information into something useful and readable.
Our philosophy is simple: be accurate, be fair, and be human. We believe readers deserve reporting that is grounded, careful, and direct, especially when the subject is stressful or personal. We do our best to provide context instead of noise, clarity instead of jargon, and coverage that respects both the facts and the people living with them.
Our Writers
Carlos Vigil
Writes about workplace safety and injury claims in New Mexico
Yvette Baca
New Mexico-based independent contributor covering workplace safety and injury claims
Raymond Tsosie
Reports on car accident aftermath and legal options from New Mexico
Dolores Montoya
Contributing writer covering vehicle accidents and insurance claims in New Mexico
Jake Patterson
A freelance reporter reporting on vehicle accidents and insurance claims
Sandra Quintana
A content writer reporting on traffic enforcement and DUI awareness
Tom Whitehorse
New Mexico-based independent writer covering accident law and driver awareness
Miguel Archuleta
Longtime freelance writer on accident investigation and safety and related issues
Debra Runyan
Has covered construction site safety across New Mexico for years