New Mexico Gas Company "conducted an extensive investigation for gas leaks and carbon monoxide" at the property, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office said.

The New Mexico Gas Company has confirmed “no significant findings” in its investigation of the home of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead last week. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that natural gas is “not believed to be a factor” in the deaths,

As questions remain surrounding the death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, authorities released a new update from the New Mexico Gas Company on March 4. The statement further eliminates the likelihood that the couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning.