Polvadera News

Two months after beginning their search for a missing Polvadera woman, Socorro County Sheriff's deputies are ready to start over.

For the second time in less than a week, water flow was halted to a network of ditches as law enforcement officials continued their search for a Socorro County woman missing since April 15.

A shoe found along a Socorro County ditch bank this week sparked an exhaustive search for a Polvadera woman a search that continues as of Chieftain press time.

The boyfriend of a Socorro County woman reported her missing after finding her shoe on a ditch bank, according to the county sheriff's department.

Over the last few years, more and more women have armed themselves for personal safety.

Jennie Gamez, 50, of Polvadera, and Manuel Gamez Jr., 20, of Socorro, entered guilty pleas last week for their roles in the death of 22-year-old New Mexico Tech student Garrett Joe.

Alex Rivera is behind bars. The 32-year-old Polvadera resident wanted in connection with the Dec.