Roadrunner Lodge

Roadrunner Lodge Motel was originally two different properties. The older portion, on the west side, was built in 1947 as La Plaza Court. Early pictures of the property can be found in some of the rooms and show La Plaza Court's original room configuration with adjacent garages. The bathrooms have vintage tiling and architectural features we hope to preserve when we begin the renovations on La Plaza Court. ​ Agnes Leatherwood opened Leatherwood Manor on the east side in 1964. Stories abound from the locals who tell us they used to swim in the pool as kids here in Tucumcari. Mrs. Leatherwood had a reputation for holding some fun parties for her local friends. We would love to find pictures of her famous chandelier we've been told hung in the living quarters. ​ They were run as separate properties for many years. When they were combined into a single property, the roof line of the Leatherwood lobby was extended to cover both properties and the lobby and manager's living quarters of La Plaza Court was converted into multi-room guest suites.