Passenger describes abusive ride by nonemergency transport driver
Crystal Winters accused a We Care driver of abuse during multiple rides including a stop on I 40. PRC and police investigations revealed anger issues, deception, untested drugs, and repeated late pickups. the driver was fired and the company exited the business.
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Roswell
Melrose
Tucumcari
PRC
Ruidoso
We Care
Ryan
Superior
Shuttle Ruidoso
Crystal Winters
New Mexico
Tucumcari Candidates Speak On Qualifications And Goals
Municipal election candidates discuss qualifications for judge posts in Tucumcari. Hendrickson cites 23 years as a police officer and 1000 plus continuing education hours. Maestas highlights 25 years teaching including 23 in Tucumcari Public Schools and 14 years as city commissioner. Snapp notes experience as a correctional officer and upcoming trainings. They outline goals focused on safety, fair treatment, education, and upholding city and state laws.
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Tucumcari
Hendrickson
Maestas
TPS
Snapp
COVID-19 case counts and vaccination rates across New Mexico and region
New Mexico reports 791 new cases and 11 deaths in a week while hospitalizations rise to 347. Amarillo metro shows 3 382 active cases, with 890 total deaths since the pandemic began. National totals exceed 43.6 million cases and 700 000 deaths. Quay County vaccination rates rise to 52 4 percent with 47 1 percent fully vaccinated. Health officials note slow declines in cases and promote vaccine booster readiness at vaccineNM org.
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New Mexico
Christine Ross
Amarillo
Amarillo Metro
U.S
Quay County
David Scrase
Vaccinenm.org
Betty Aragon: Trucking Pioneer Earns Company Driver of the Year
Betty Aragon, a longtime trucker who battled sexism and racism, received the Company Driver of the Year award. She logged over 5 million miles without incident and has mentored both men and women in driving. Aragon plans to retire after final notice, despite ongoing road ties to family and career.
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Winters
Aragon
California
Wilson Logistics
Betty
Wilson
Scott Manthey
Editor dies amid AIDS battle after mocking preacher husband
An editor from a local newspaper, facing a terminal AIDS illness, had publicly mocked a religious figure connected to the editor’s husband. The report notes the editor’s anti Christian stance and the final illness, painting a somber portrait of conflict and faith.
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