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  • Car Collides with Amtrak Train Monday

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Around 11:00 a.m. Monday morning July 1, 2024, a red car driven by a single male struck the southbound Amtrak train on Highway 555 between the first and second locomotive. Raton Fire and Emergency Services responded to the accident and found a single male stuck…

    Marty Mayfield July 1, 2024
  • Roy Unit #33 Amer. Legion Auxiliary Reminds Us the Reason We’re Free

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR – INDEPENDENCE DAY To the Editor: On July 4th, we will celebrate our country’s independence. While we are celebrating with parades, cookouts, and fireworks, let’s not forget those who have made sacrifices to protect our nation. As a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Roy Unit #33,…

    Billy Donati June 28, 2024
  • Raton City Commissioners Approve Contracts

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening June 25, 2024, for their second regular meeting where they approved contracts for solid waste and IT services. Commissioners approved the repeal of Ordinance 1026 which eliminates court fees for municipal court under New Mexico State Statute 35-14-11 which…

    Marty Mayfield June 25, 2024
  • Raton Board of Education Met in a Short Meeting

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media   Raton School Board Met Monday June 17 in a short meeting to go over policy and financial reports. Board members talked about the use of cell phones in class and during the school day. Part of the problem comes when a cell phone is…

    Marty Mayfield June 17, 2024
  • Carson National Forest Seeks Input for Taos Canyon Forest/Watershed Restoration Project

    Input Sought for Taos Canyon Forest and Watershed Restoration Project   TAOS, N.M., June 17, 2024— The Carson National Forest is seeking comments for the proposed Taos Canyon Forest and Watershed Restoration Project. The 83,000-acre proposed project area is in the Enchanted Circle Landscape, located south of U.S Highway 64 between Taos and…

    Billy Donati June 17, 2024
  • Raton Commissioners Approve Pickleball Courts and FireFighters Contract

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening June 11 for the first regular meeting of the month where the ICIP plan was once again discussed, and they discussed and made decisions on the proposed pickleball courts to be built at Roundhouse Park. Warren Walton talked about…

    Marty Mayfield June 11, 2024
  • Ledger-Fernandez Delivers $3 Million Dollar Check for Raton Film School Project

    Congresswoman Teresa Ledger-Fernandez (NM-Dist 3) arrived in Raton on Thursday, May 30 with a $3,000,000 check for the City of Raton Film School and Media Project. The capital injection put the project on firm ground and several local and regional officials and interested onlookers gathered for the check presentation in…

    Billy Donati June 2, 2024
  • New Mexico State Parks to hold additional meetings on proposed fee adjustments

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  May 31, 2024 New Mexico State Parks to hold additional meetings on proposed fee adjustments Public input from first round of meetings incorporated into a revised proposal   SANTA FE, NM – The State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department(State Parks) announces another…

    Marty Mayfield June 1, 2024
  • Budgets, Union Talk and Zoning Appeal fills Commission Evening

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City commissioners met Tuesday evening May 28, 2024 to discuss the ICIP along with a zoning appeal by Don Cunningham and budget items including the union contract with the firefighters. The business portion of the meeting began with a public hearing on the Infrastructure…

    Marty Mayfield May 28, 2024
  • Former Priest Commits Suicide Before Hearing on Child Sex Abuse Charges

    SPRINGER, N.M. —A former priest arrested last year on charges of sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy more than a decade ago, took his own life shortly before a plea hearing scheduled for Friday morning, May 24th according to his attorney. Daniel Balizan, 62, of Springer and a former pastor of…

    Billy Donati May 27, 2024
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RATON POLICE BLOTTER: July 2024

RATON POLICE BLOTTER: July 2024

By Annetta Martinez on July 1, 2024

RATON POLICE BLOTTER July 1, 2024 ARRESTS Abe Alvarado (21 – Raton) – Municipal Court bench warrant for failure to appear in court on charges of speeding 59 in a 35 zone, no insurance, & driver to be licensed Misty Baxter (32 – Raton) – Magistrate Court bench warrant for…

Car Collides with Amtrak Train Monday

Car Collides with Amtrak Train Monday

By Marty Mayfield on July 1, 2024

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Around 11:00 a.m. Monday morning July 1, 2024, a red car driven by a single male struck the southbound Amtrak train on Highway 555 between the first and second locomotive. Raton Fire and Emergency Services responded to the accident and found a single male stuck…

In Loving Memory of Dora Lou Hickam

In Loving Memory of Dora Lou Hickam

By Annetta Martinez on June 27, 2024

Dora Lou Hickam of Red River, NM passed away on June 25, 2024, just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born on August 5, 1932, in Cimmaron, NM to Cliff and Bess Gimson. Dora Lou was delivered into this world by her grandmother, a locally renowned midwife. Her family…

In Loving Memory of Ann Marie Ortiz

In Loving Memory of Ann Marie Ortiz

By Annetta Martinez on June 26, 2024

Ann Marie Ortiz, a beloved partner, mother, sister, friend, and cherished “Maga to her grandchildren, passed away suddenly on June 13, 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born on March 6, 1959 in Raton, New Mexico. Ann Marie was a vibrant soul who touched the lives of many. Ann Marie graduated…

PUBLIC NOTICE DES MOINES BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE DES MOINES BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00p.m.

By Annetta Martinez on June 26, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE DES MOINES BOARD OF EDUCATION, P.O. BOX 38 500 DES MOINES AVENUE DES MOINES, NM 88418 575-278-2611 Available online at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87009421667?pwd=yzPQWyb4JFa2KSyT86fqKKP9jY94rp.1   Zoom meeting ID: 870 0942 1667 passcode: dmsboard The Des Moines Board of Education will meet in Regular Session on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00p.m.…

In Loving Memory of Samuel M Sisneros

In Loving Memory of Samuel M Sisneros

By Annetta Martinez on June 26, 2024

Samuel M Sisneros was born on January 11, 1970, and was called to go home on June 22, 2024. Sam was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Sam is survived by his wife Debbie Sisneros, and sons Carlos (Michelle)Sisneros and Samuel Sisneros. Sisters; Mary Santistevan, Tammy Torres, Roberta(Bruce) Niccoli,…

Raton City Commissioners Approve Contracts

Raton City Commissioners Approve Contracts

By Marty Mayfield on June 25, 2024

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening June 25, 2024, for their second regular meeting where they approved contracts for solid waste and IT services. Commissioners approved the repeal of Ordinance 1026 which eliminates court fees for municipal court under New Mexico State Statute 35-14-11 which…

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