Chief Ted Richardson Obituary – The Curry County Sheriff’s Office promptly responded to a distress call regarding an ATV accident and an unconscious rider on Monday. Authorities report that on Monday, January 22nd, at approximately 5 p.m., the Curry County Sheriff’s Office and Clovis Fire Department were dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, they discovered that the unresponsive rider was identified as 64-year-old Fire Chief Ted Richardson.
According to officials, Chief Richardson was operating the ATV while tending to cattle. While traversing the pasture, the ATV overturned.
Tragically, Chief Richardson was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Curry County Sheriff’s Office deeply mourns the loss of a committed public servant who selflessly dedicated numerous hours to safeguarding the residents of Curry County.
The cause of the accident is currently under investigation.