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Title: Zorro Ranch Probe, AI Bills, and Santa Fe Events Cap Legislative Session
Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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Good morning, this is your Santa Fe Local Frequency for Thursday, February 19th, 2026.
We're starting this morning with some significant news out of the state capital. New Mexico is launching a bipartisan probe into alleged sex trafficking and abuse at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, the sprawling 7,600-acre property in our region. Investigators are looking into serious allegations, including a redacted email that references the burial of two foreign girls on the property. This investigation marks an important step toward accountability and justice for potential victims.
In other state news happening right now, today is the final day of the 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session at the State Capitol Roundhouse here in Santa Fe. Legislators have been working through various bills this session, though we did see some notable legislation fall short. A state bill aimed at protecting victims of sexualized deepfake images created with artificial intelligence did not move forward. State Representative Christine Chandler introduced the measure, which would have allowed victims to sue those who create such images. While Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham did not prioritize the legislation this session, Chandler says AI regulation will be back on her agenda next year as she plans to introduce a broader package of bills addressing what she calls a whole litany of AI issues.
On the lighter side, there's plenty happening around Santa Fe if you're looking for something to do. The Lensic is presenting National Theatre Live's production of Hamlet this evening at 7 PM, perfect if you want some classic theater tonight. If you're interested in science, the Santa Fe Institute is hosting a seminar called The Eye of the Finch, exploring 30 years of evolution in an emerging avian pathogen, running from 12:30 to 1:30 PM in the Collins Conference Room. There are also several other events happening around town this evening, including performances and activities at venues across Santa Fe.
With the legislative session wrapping up today, lawmakers will be heading home with plenty to discuss about the direction of our state, especially when it comes to emerging tech issues that will undoubtedly come back into focus in the coming year.
This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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We're starting this morning with some significant news out of the state capital. New Mexico is launching a bipartisan probe into alleged sex trafficking and abuse at Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch, the sprawling 7,600-acre property in our region. Investigators are looking into serious allegations, including a redacted email that references the burial of two foreign girls on the property. This investigation marks an important step toward accountability and justice for potential victims.
In other state news happening right now, today is the final day of the 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session at the State Capitol Roundhouse here in Santa Fe. Legislators have been working through various bills this session, though we did see some notable legislation fall short. A state bill aimed at protecting victims of sexualized deepfake images created with artificial intelligence did not move forward. State Representative Christine Chandler introduced the measure, which would have allowed victims to sue those who create such images. While Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham did not prioritize the legislation this session, Chandler says AI regulation will be back on her agenda next year as she plans to introduce a broader package of bills addressing what she calls a whole litany of AI issues.
On the lighter side, there's plenty happening around Santa Fe if you're looking for something to do. The Lensic is presenting National Theatre Live's production of Hamlet this evening at 7 PM, perfect if you want some classic theater tonight. If you're interested in science, the Santa Fe Institute is hosting a seminar called The Eye of the Finch, exploring 30 years of evolution in an emerging avian pathogen, running from 12:30 to 1:30 PM in the Collins Conference Room. There are also several other events happening around town this evening, including performances and activities at venues across Santa Fe.
With the legislative session wrapping up today, lawmakers will be heading home with plenty to discuss about the direction of our state, especially when it comes to emerging tech issues that will undoubtedly come back into focus in the coming year.
This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI