The pilot Joe Tumminaro, (67) from Durango, Colorado, sustained injuries and was transported by Aircare to San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico.
The passenger is Ryan Arroyo, (33) from California, sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention.
From NM State Police:
On Thursday, March 31, 2016, Officers from the New Mexico State Police responded to the Shiprock Airport where a small aircraft had crashed.
A Cessna 180 had landed and was traveling south on the runway when a gust of wind caught the aircraft. The wind pushed the small aircraft off the westside of the runway and overturned it.
The pilot Joe Tumminaro, (67) from Durango, Colorado, sustained injuries and was transported by Aircare to San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico.
The passenger is Ryan Arroyo, (33) from California, sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention.
The Sheriff's Office Traffic Reconstruction Team responded to conduct the investigation into the fatal crash. Two persons on bicycles (an adult male and an adult female) were struck by a 2006 Ford Ranger driven by Jaron Todecheeny of Aztec, NM. Both bicyclists died at the scene.
As Vice President of Diversity Affairs at FLC, Heather Shotton has played a pivotal role in advancing a culture of belonging and enhancing student access and success. In addition to her work in diversity affairs, she serves as Acting Dean of Student Engagement, overseeing more than 70 staff members supporting student well-being and success.
The initial call was received at 5:23 AM. The individual was identified from video surveillance. The male was contacted by Durango Police Department Patrol and is now in custody. He has been identified as Joe Brinkerhoff, a resident of the City of Durango. Due to a prior incident, Joe Brinkerhoff was trespassed from the property and his Rec Center privileges were suspended.
After a thorough and ongoing investigation by detectives and working with the district attorney's office, a thorough review of the case was conducted, and the decision to proceed with criminal charges was made. A warrant was issued to charge Heather Fernandez-Hoefer. She was taken into custody without incident on April 1, 2025.
Upon arrival, deputies made contact with multiple individuals including juveniles and young adults and located a deceased individual identified as Samuell Tariq Liggins, age 20.
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