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Fugitives from Boys School nabbed near Springer
Enri que Acosta Jose ph Wheeler and Elfigo Gonzales, teens from Albuquerque Raton and Los Lunas, were captured near a ranching community about 30 miles southwest of the New Mexico Boys School at Springer after fleeing a cottage with two others. The trio were in a stolen vehicle, later abandoned, and tracked by search teams and dogs. Wheeler returned to the Boys School while Acosta and Gonzales stayed in Las Vegas jail as charges and youthful offender status are considered.
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New Mexico
Enrique Acosta
Albuquerque
Joseph Wheeler
Raton
Elfigo Gonzales
Los Lunas
Romaine Serna
State Children, Youth and Families Department
Marcos Hernandez
Christopher Trujillo
Ruidoso
Acosta
Wheeler
Gonzales
Serna
State Corrections Department
Senna
Las Vegas