Fire destroys abandoned motel in Tucumcari

A suspected arson fire early Wednesday destroyed a long-closed motel known as the Payless Inn on Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico, according to the Quay County Sun newspaper. When firefighters arrived at the Payless Inn, 2000 W. Rte. 66 Blvd., three separate buildings on the property were engulfed in flames, Rigdon said.  The blaze leveled … Continue reading Fire destroys abandoned motel in Tucumcari