Coverage dated September 25, 2026

Lineman killed while repairing utility pole in Clovis

Headline from KRQE Albuquerque

CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A lineman is dead after an electrical accident in Clovis. Curry County Sheriff's Office deputies said farmer's electric co-op employee Ian Massey was repairing a utility pole on Curry Road Friday morning when the pole fell in standing water, electrocuting Massey.

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My High Plains
Electric company reports lineman died while restoring power after storm in Clovis (opens My High Plains)
Published Sep 25, 2026
My High Plains's feed description
Update: 9:47 p.m. CLOVIS, N.M. (KAMR/KCIT) — The Curry County Sheriff's Office released more information about the incident that resulted in the death of a linemen with Farmers Electric Cooperative. According to the sheriff's office, deputies along with the Clovis Fire Department were called to the …
Everythinglubbock
Clovis lineman fatally electrocuted by fallen utility pole (opens Everythinglubbock)
Published Sep 25, 2026
Everythinglubbock's feed description
The Curry County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) released a statement on social media Friday night following the the death of an electric lineman on Friday.
KRQE Albuquerque
Lineman killed while repairing utility pole in Clovis (opens KRQE Albuquerque)
Published Sep 25, 2026
KRQE Albuquerque's feed description
CLOVIS, N.M. (KRQE) – A lineman is dead after an electrical accident in Clovis. Curry County Sheriff's Office deputies said farmer's electric co-op employee Ian Massey was repairing a utility pole on Curry Road Friday morning when the pole fell in standing water, electrocuting Massey.