Gene Hackman’s death: Former Santa Fe fire chief recalls media frenzy Brian Moya, former Santa Fe fire chief, details handling the Gene Hackman emergency with Fox News Digital and navigating the overwhelming media spotlight. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! SANTA FE, N.M. — The deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa drew significant national coverage, placing Santa Fe and its first responders at the center of an unexpected media spotlight. One year after the Hollywood legend’s