Daniel Montano

For NPR News, I'm Daniel Montano in Albuquerque.

During the commission's first meeting, Congresswoman Melanie Stansberry, who attended but is not a part of the commission, says the investigation is focused on uncovering the full picture of what happened at the ranch and, quote, why the justice system has failed survivors.

The commission is a bipartisan mix of state legislators who will investigate whether local and state officers appropriately investigated allegations of criminal activity at the ranch and determine if legislative action is necessary to protect children and potential future victims.

For NPR News, I'm Daniel Montano in Albuquerque.