Curry County Crime Stoppers

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

MEDIA RELEASE
DATE: Oct 8, 2026

Subject: Impersonating a peace officer to commit fraud

WARNING: No government or law enforcement agency will EVER demand payment over the phone, request funds via cryptocurrency/Bitcoin ATMs, or ask for payment using gift cards. If you receive a call demanding payment through these methods, hang up immediately.

CURRY COUNTY, NM – On Thursday, October 8, 2026, a Curry County Sheriff’s Deputy met with a victim at the Sheriff’s Office to take a report regarding a potential fraud.

The deputy learned that the victim received an incoming call on their mobile phone, with caller ID information indicating the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. Upon answering, an individual using a fictitious name falsely identified themselves as a Curry County Sheriff’s Deputy. The caller claimed that an active arrest warrant had been issued for the victim for failure to appear in court and subsequently provided fraudulent documentation (copies attached) to substantiate the claim.

In this instance, due to the convincing nature of the supporting documents (the fraudulent warrant contained the victim’s actual name but was redacted in this release), the victim believed they were interacting with a deputy sheriff and transferred over $900.00 to an unknown account using a “CoinFlip” ATM. It was later learned that the caller “spoofed” the number, making it appear as though they were calling from a legitimate law enforcement agency.

Be aware that scam artists frequently use payment red flags such as demanding cryptocurrency transfers, Bitcoin ATM deposits, wire transfers, or prepaid gift cards. As we approach the holiday season, we expect to see an increase in these types of crimes. The use of artificial intelligence and phone number spoofing is also increasingly prevalent in criminal activity. Always verify who you are talking to by calling the agency at its published non-emergency telephone number or visiting the agency in person.

The Curry County Sheriff’s Office will continue to investigate this incident. If you or someone you know has experienced a similar incident or needs to report suspicious activity, please contact the Curry County Sheriff's Office non-emergency reporting line at 575.769.2335 or reach out to your local law enforcement agency.

10/08/2026

Edit: the original owner sent us pictures! She’s an amazing person!!!

If anyone sees a white 1999 Chevy Malibu with a gold colored hood message me or call the police, please? My son broke down on US70 just north of CR7 coming into Clovis in the car he just bought(alternator went out), he got a ride to work and when he came back it wasn’t there. He’s called all the tow companies and they didn’t grab it, the police have no record of it. Apparently someone thought they needed it more than he did. We need just a few good people to help us find it, someone knows where it is. There’s also an instrument that belongs to ENMU music department. I don’t have any pictures of it.

10/05/2026

He has been located in Kansas. Ty all for passing this along!🙏🏻🎈 Be I need help, maybe someone has seen my son he's 16 I haven't seen or heard from him since Saturday late morning, please call me 575-626-1199 im worried because we haven't lived here in clovis for long so he dont know anyone and as far as I know only hung out with his cousin but he's not with him . Im losing my mind…. this is from his mother. CCCS is just trying to help the mom find her son. 

09/29/2026

Press Release: September 29, 2026
The National Weather Service has advised of an increased rainfall amount of more than 5 inches expected on September 29 between 6 p.m. and midnight.
Go to www.clovisnm.gov/news to read the full press release.

NewsFlash

09/29/2026

MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF

Good morning, Clovis.

With additional rain and thunderstorms expected this evening, please use extra caution. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 30.

After the significant rainfall we received last week, the ground remains extremely saturated and many of our playa lakes are at capacity. It may not take much additional rain for streets and low-lying areas to flood. Public Works is preparing to barricade streets that are known to experience flooding if conditions warrant.

Please do not drive through flooded streets or around barricades. During last week’s storms, more than 40 vehicles became disabled in high water, placing additional strain on our police, fire, and emergency response resources.

What looks like a manageable amount of water can quickly become deeper than expected. Please take a few extra minutes, find another route, and get where you are going safely.

We will continue monitoring conditions and share updates as needed.

Please be safe, Clovis.

– Chief Thron

PHOTOS: photographs submitted by CPD officers and staff following last week's flooding.

09/28/2026

09/26/2026

Curry County CrimeStoppers sends our thoughts and prayers to this line man’s family and to his friends and coworkers our thoughts and prayers are with you. 🙏🏻🦋🙏🏻