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2-7 Police blotter: Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About 8 a.m. Jan. 26 an officer responded to a report of a public affray at a business in the 4700 block of Mabry Drive. A manager told the officer... Full story

1-31 Police blotter: Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: Around midnight Jan. 20 an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of Axtell for a report of a vehicle on fire. A woman said her neighbor... Full story

1-29 Police blotter: Samplings of recent calls received by Clovis-area law enforcement officers, according to reports: About 4 a.m. Jan. 14 an officer responded to a residence in the 3400 block of Gidding Street for a report of a domestic dispute in progress. A caller... Full story

Police: Intoxicated man entered, fell asleep in wrong home: By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer; Police arrested an intoxicated Clovis man Sunday after he entered the wrong house and climbed into bed with one of the occupants. John Birkey Jr. said his 19-year-old son, John Birkey III, was startled awake when the 23-year-old man “just... Full story

Melrose man driving lawn tractor pleads to fine, jail time: CNJ staff; A Melrose man police say was drinking and driving a lawn tractor on city streets has pleaded to jail time and a fine. Monday, George Rierson, 36, agreed to serve 364 days in Curry County jail and pay fines and costs of $167. Police said Rierson... Full story

Couple sought in dognapping: By Sharna Johnson, CNJ staff writer; A Clovis couple is facing charges for breaking their dogs out of the city pound. Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders said the pair rammed a gate at the animal shelter, then sped away with the dogs in their truck. ... Full story

Press release: Saturation patrols Friday: On Friday, February 12, 2010, from 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM, Officers of the Clovis Police Department will be conducting DWI Saturation Patrol in the City of Clovis. Officers will be specifically targeting drunk drivers. The ODWI Grant makes this... Full story

Clovis man arrested in shooting: On Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at approximately 5:42 PM Officers of the Clovis Police Department were dispatched to the 900 Block of North Jones Street in Clovis in reference to a shots fired call and a gunshot victim. Upon the Officers arrival a... Full story

Man, pregnant woman arrested for drug trafficking: CNJ staff; A pregnant woman and a 21-year-old man were arrested Tuesday for trafficking cocaine. Mariella Ceballos, 25, and Jake Linares, both of Muleshoe, are being held at the Curry County Detention Center on $35,000 bond each. Agents with the Region V... Full story

1-31 Dispositions: The following felony criminal cases were recently closed through the 9th Judicial District Court. To view individual cases, visit http://www.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/app and search by case number. Searches can also be conducted using last name,... Full story

11-14 Bankruptcies: Recent filings at U.S. Bankrupty Court in Roswell: • David M. Sena, Chapter 7, 11/06/2009, Curry County • Bradley Jay Mitchell and Erin Brooke Mitchell, Chapter 7, 11/10/2009, Roosevelt County • Gerard Lucien Lavigne and Barbara... Full story

10/25 Court dispositions: The following felony criminal cases were recently closed through the 9th Judicial District Court. To view individual cases, visit http://www.nmcourts.gov/caselookup/app and search by case number. Searches can also be conducted using last name,... Full story

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NM 209 reopened, Fair Driving Conditions from MP 36 to MP 84. Roads are wet with some icy spots. - 10 days ago

NM523 has been reopened. Roads are still snow packed, icy and slick. Please use caution! - 11 days ago

Dial 511 from any phone for current NM road conditions. - 11 days ago

Roads closed due to weather: NM523, and NM209 from mile marker 36 to Tucumcari. - 11 days ago

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Training, education keys to disaster response: By Chris Schmaedeke: Freedom New Mexico; While local counties don’t have to deal with tragedy on the scale of the earthquake in Haiti, they must be prepared for tornadoes, severe weather and the possibility of an agriculture disaster. Curry and Roosevelt counties also face the... Full story

Judge declares mistrial in murder case: State witness collapses during testimony; By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer; A district judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the murder trial of Anthony Ray Casillas after a prosecution witness collapsed during testimony. Witness Steven Casillas, the defendant’s uncle, appeared injured when he arrived at court,... Full story

Prosecutors: Defendant wanted to see what it felt like to kill: Defense attorney says Casillas did not plan shooting; By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer; Prosecutors say Anthony Ray Casillas shot two people because he wanted to see what it felt like to kill. But his lawyer says Casillas’ behavior was too absurd to have been planned, implying alcohol and drugs may have influenced him the night... Full story

Year in review: Major crimes down: By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer; Local law enforcement focused on bolstering staffing and expertise, working to strengthen departments in 2009. And if crime statistics are any indication, the work appears to be paying off for Clovis. Index crimes — major crimes reported... Full story

Working holidays part of first responders' job description: By Thomas Garcia: Freedom New Mexico; The Christmas and New Year’s holiday may be a long weekend for many this year, but not for some dedicated professionals. Work doesn’t take a holiday when it comes to public safety. Area fire, EMS and law enforcement agencies will be... Full story

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