Richard “Rick” Benton Balzano, 62, was born May 27, 1953 in Raton, New Mexico to William “Bill” Balzano and Mary Jean Balzano. He died on July 3, 2015 at the Lubbock Heart Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Rick is survived by his daughter Chelsea Green, grandson Benton William Green, son-in-law Rowdy Green…
Posts published in July 2015
New Mexico Department of Game and FishMedia contact: Dan Williams, (505) 476-8004Public contact: (888) 248-6866 dan.williams@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, JULY 7, 2015: Bear bites Raton girl sleeping in tent RATON – Department of Game and Fish officers Tuesday were trying to catch a bear that bit a teenage girl while…
On Sunday, July 5, 2015 the world lost an amazing soul. Margaret S. O’Quinn died in the St. Vincent hospital in Santa Fe, NM with her family at her side. She was 68 years old, born December 28, 1946 in Albuquerque, NM the daughter of Kenneth and Sadie (Brown) Renfro.…
Edward P. Tafoya- Born August 20,1936 went to be with out Lord on July3, 2015. Edward also known to family and friends as “Ed” or “Eddie” was born to Joe P. Tafoya and Eloisa M. (Mondragon) Tafoya, Edward was a lifelong resident of Capulin, New Mexico. Edward had a passion…
Francisco Munoz, age 69, passed away at the age of 69, at his residence of Frederick, CO.He was born in Gulnare, CO, the son of Mary (Bernal) and Sam Munoz.He attended Aguilar High School and then attended TSJC receiving his AA in Auto Mechanics. Francisco was employed as a car man…
Nora J. Apple, age 86, passed away at home on July 1, 2015. She was born in Eads, co, ON June 30, 1929 to Mildred (Norris) and Dewey C. Smith.On December 28, 1949, Nora was united in marriage to Harry V. Apple, in Raton, NM.Nora loved everything life had to offer. Family…
Leopoldo Alonzo Sanchez, age 91, passed away peacefully, July 1, 2015, with his loving family at his side. He was born April 26, 1924 in Troy, CO, to Felipe and Eloise (Trujillo) Sanchez. He proudly served his country in the US Army, having been stationed in Italy during WWII. He…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The weather was sunny and warm as the crowds formed along First Street in Raton Saturday afternoon to watch the 4th of July parade put on by Raton MainStreet. The parade route ran north along historic First Street as many of the crowd perused the…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Friday Morning The 2015 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally got underway Friday morning to cloudy skies. The clouds were low enough that the balloons were kept on the field. Many of the balloonist inflated and gave tethered rides Friday morning. The Kiwanas Club once again…
by Joy GipsonTRINIDAD — The historic art exhibit, “Remembering the Ludlow Massacre,” paintings by Lindsay Hand, opens on Friday, June 26 from 5 to 8 pm at Galerie Vivante and Oasis Studio, 216 E. Main Street in Trinidad, 719-334-0087. A meet-the- artist event with guest speaker will be on June 27…