Four inmates charged in escape
By Sharna Johnson, Freedom New Mexico Police have charged four jail inmates with assisting in Sunday’s escape from the Curry County jail. Two people close to escapees have also been arrested and...
View ArticleTwo escapees arraigned in district court
By Sharna Johnson, Freedom New Mexico Two of four captured Clovis escapees were arraigned Thursday in district court. Javier Zapata, 19, and Raynaldo Jeremy Enriquez, 19, are each facing more than four...
View ArticleYear in review: Jail escape among most notable of crimes
By Sharna Johnson: Freedm New Mexico An initially quiet year was fraught with high profile criminal cases in the last quarter. Law enforcement scrambled to recapture eight escaped inmates and the prior...
View ArticleTwo charged for aiding jail escapees
Freedom New Mexico A Clovis couple is charged with helping two escapees, including a convicted child-killer, in the August jail escape. Velma Valdez, 44, and Abundio Valdez, 34, are charged with two...
View ArticleCurry County inmate mistakenly released; second inmate captured after escape
By Sharna Johnson: Freedom New Mexico Curry County Jail officials mistakenly released an inmate on Saturday and law officers began searching for him on Monday when they were notified of the error. John...
View ArticleCurry County Sheriff’s Office takes over jail
By Sharna Johnson: Freedom New Mexico A spokesman said Monday that Curry County Sheriff Matt Murray anticipates remaining in command of the jail for up to 90 days, until a new administrator can be...
View ArticlePortales Past: April 11, 1945
April 11, 1945: Tickets were on sale for a variety show featuring talent from the local air base. Chaplain Stephen Galley was slated to do magic tricks and escape restraints. Proceeds were to benefit...
View ArticleJail employees reprimanded after hearings
Freedom New Mexico It appears more than one Curry County jail employee has been fired and others have been either demoted, suspended or hit with salary reductions. The information was part of a brief...
View ArticleInmate may face additional charges after escape attempt
PNT staff report A Roosevelt County Detention Center inmate who tried to escape whille seeking medical treatment will most likely face additional charges, according to Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticleFarwell resident Cade Beverage enjoys cooking for his family
Cade Beverage of Farwell can bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan. The electrician and father of three boys enjoys cooking for his family and hosting family gatherings. Beverage and his wife,...
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