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 move will not affect the 2026 racing season in San Juan County. Live racing is scheduled for April 17 – May 24, 2026.
San Juan County has previously said that McGee Park and the San Juan County Fairgrounds would not be impacted by any changes at the casino and horse racing track.
The suspect, John Hannon, the child’s father, was arrested on 2/9/26 on unrelated charges. He was served with the following charges while at the San Juan County Adult Detention Center:
The rescue effort also received substantial financial support, from various donors. This outside support significantly reduced the financial impact on local resources and ensured the operation did not place a major burden on San Juan County taxpayers.
Crews arrived to find a structure on fire and the occupant inside. Despite a quick response from fire crews and efforts by San Juan County Sheriff’s Deputies, one occupant was removed from the structure by firefighters and transported to the hospital by San Juan Regional Medical Center EMS. The occupant was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Music in the Mountains will partner with Durango Snowdown to present a dazzling 500-drone aerial show during the Snowdown Light Parade on Friday, January 30, at 6:00 PM sharp.
This will be the largest drone show Durango has ever presented, transforming the winter night into a spectacular canvas of light, artistry, and imagination.
Dr. Jackson-Dennison, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation (Diné), brings nearly four decades of experience in educational leadership, with a career dedicated to advancing Indigenous sovereignty, self-determination, and academic excellence. Her leadership reflects a unique ability to integrate Indigenous knowledge systems with Western academic frameworks, a hallmark of her scholarship and professional practice.