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The Latest: 1 of 2 escaped New Mexico inmates is apprehended

This photo provided by the New Mexico Corrections Department shows shows inmate Joseph Cruz. The Department of Corrections says Cruz and inmate Lionel Clah escaped from a prisoner transport van on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in the Roswell area. (New Mexico Corrections Department via AP)
This photo provided by the New Mexico Corrections Department shows shows inmate Joseph Cruz. The Department of Corrections says Cruz and inmate Lionel Clah escaped from a prisoner transport van on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in the Roswell area. (New Mexico Corrections Department via AP)

By Associated Press 3 min read

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – The Latest on the escape of two New Mexico inmates who fled from a prison van (all times local):

6:15 p.m.

Authorities say one of two convicts who escaped from a fortified transport van in New Mexico has been captured.

New Mexico State Police and the U.S. Marshals Service announced Friday night that convicted murderer Joseph Cruz was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit.

Cruz has been serving a life sentence for first-degree murder.