Freedom New Mexico Investigators are trying to determine if the shooting of a 32-year-old Nara Visa man was self-defense or homicide. Ty Fields was shot Saturday night during what police have said was a fight between two men “over property that had not been returned.” “This could be a homicide or self defense and we’re […]
Nara Visa man’s shooting death under investigation
Freedom New Mexico State police are continuing to investigate the shooting death of a Nara Visa man, and no arrests were made as of Tuesday. On Sunday, police identified 32-year-old Ty Fields as the victim. The shooting took place Saturday night in Nara Visa. According to Sgt. Tim Johnson, state police responded to a report […]
State police investigating fatal shooting in Nara Visa
Freedom New Mexico State police are investigating a fatal shooting in Nara Visa around 8 p.m. on Saturday. According to Sgt. Tim Johnson, state police responded to a report of a fight between two men on Second Street. Upon arrival, officers learned one of the men died from a gunshot wound. More information to come.
In search of heritage
The Buck Ramsey Heritage Award will be given Sept. 20 at the annual Nara Visa Cowboy Gathering. It goes to an individual, family or ranch that reflects the spirit of the West.
March 5, 1928
A Nara Visa bank robbery suspect was being held in the Curry County Jail. He said he won the $1,400 in cash police found in his socks while gambling in Oklahoma. … Slaughter Murray, owner of a Clovis confectionery, inadvertently sent pupils at Eugene Field School scurrying from their classrooms. He was looking for the […]
Editorial: U.S. applies double standard to its neighbors
As debate continues over the federal government’s proposed border-crossing program, one aspect of the current policy deserves closer scrutiny — different treatment of our neighbors, depending on whether they come from north or south of the U.S. border. Under the current system, guests from Canada with proof of Canadian citizenship are allowed to remain in […]