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Montoya, Guadalupe and Patty, April 20, 1996

 Item — Box: 1, CD: 27

Scope and Contents

An account of the death of two girls, Elvira Tarin, Guadalupe Montoya's daughter, and Vanessa Salas, as they were waiting to cross the road and were hit and killed by a drunk driver. Guadalupe Montoya states her anger and that she gets no comfort from the crosses. Patty feels that the crosses help people to remember what happened there and to think twice about drinking and driving.

Dates

  • April 20, 1996

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English Spanish

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 box (1 cu. ft.)

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451