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    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Raton City Commission convened a special meeting to continue work on the FY27 budget which found the city with over a $300,000 deficit that the commission will have to look for cuts to balance the budget. Last year the commission was fortunate enough to…

    Marty Mayfield May 21, 2026
  • Raton Public Schools Release Renderings for the New School Campus

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Superintendent Kristi Medina released the renderings for the new school campus this week. The building will be a two story facility with the high school being in one wing and the elementary school in a separate wing to the north of the high school. In…

    Marty Mayfield May 14, 2026
  • Work Session and Lengthy Agenda Meet Raton City Commission Tuesday Evening

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening May 12, 2026, for a special budget work session followed by a lengthy regular city commission meeting where they heard two presentations and acted on several agreements. City Treasurer Michael Anne Antonucci began the budget workshop noting the budget…

    Marty Mayfield May 13, 2026
  • Raton School 4-Day Calendar Budget Approved

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The board began their meeting with the recognition of Darren Craig, Connie Shields and Lynette Simpson for the NMBSA Excellence in Student Achievement Awards. Connie’s husband and family Lee Shields, Megan Shields and Kerrigan Weese were present to accept for Connie. Darren was recognized for…

    Marty Mayfield May 12, 2026
  • Limited Income Limits Expenses

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The City of Raton lives by the Gross Receipts Tax and according to City Treasurer Michael Anne Antonucci if the state had not implemented GRT for online purchases in 2019 the City of Raton would be in dire straits, limited income means limited expenses, which…

    Marty Mayfield May 9, 2026
  • North Underpass in Raton Set to Close 5/11/26 for 2 Weeks

    Good morning, Here are the most recent updates for these project. Please note the full closure starting next Monday (5/11) for the North Underpass!  North Underpass Project: Full closure of the underpass will start on Monday Morning, May 11th!  The full closure is expected to last 2 full weeks (14 days) if everything…

    Annetta Martinez May 7, 2026
  • Colfax County Fire Marshal’s Office Public Information Earthquake Near Weston, Colorado May 7, 2026

    Colfax County Fire Marshal’s Office 230 North 3rd Street Raton, NM 87740 Phone: 575-445-8931 Cell: 575-447-1639 Fax: 575-445-7154 E-mail firemarshal@co.colfax.nm.us 5/7/2026 PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE Earthquake Near Weston, Colorado A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded just south of Weston. At this time, this is classified as a light earthquake. Shaking may…

    Annetta Martinez May 7, 2026
  • 4-Day School Week Overwhelmingly Wins Support in Raton

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton Public Schools held a special meeting on Thursday April 30, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss a 4-day school week for the district’s 2026-2027 school year. The district received 705 responses to the survey about going to a 4-day week. The overwhelming response, just…

    Marty Mayfield May 1, 2026
  • Crow Creek Fire Billows Smoke Wednesday Afternoon

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The smoke billowed high and could be seen from Raton as the calls began to pour in about 1:45 p.m. Wednesday afternoon for the Crow Creek fire that began on the CS Ranch and quickly spread in the tall dry grass. Winds moved the fire…

    Marty Mayfield April 30, 2026
  • Raton City Commissioners Approve Forms and Expenditures

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City commissioners began their regular meeting for April 28, 2026, with the presentation of four proclamations before beginning the business part of the meeting where they tackled event forms, MOU, and project recommendations. Ken Ryan spoke about the Atterix MOU noting that he has…

    Marty Mayfield April 29, 2026
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Raton City Commission Budget Workshop

Raton City Commission Budget Workshop

By Marty Mayfield on May 20, 2026

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Raton City Commission convened a special meeting to continue work on the FY27 budget which found the city with over a $300,000 deficit that the commission will have to look for cuts to balance the budget. Last year the commission was fortunate enough to…

In Loving Memory of Frances Sanchez

In Loving Memory of Frances Sanchez

By Annetta Martinez on May 19, 2026

Obituary Frances Sanchez Born May 11th, 1942 Frances was a source of love, compassion and strength. She left us on March 23rd, 2026. She lived on the family farm outside of town and went to school in Clayton, New Mexico. In her later years she moved to Colorado to be…

SPECIAL WATER BOARD MEETING IN LIEU OF REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M.

SPECIAL WATER BOARD MEETING IN LIEU OF REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M.

By Annetta Martinez on May 15, 2026

AGENDA SPECIAL WATER BOARD MEETING IN LIEU OF REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS 224 SAVAGE AVENUE Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes of April 21, 2026, Water Board Meeting 1. Budget Workshop 2. Consideration of Resolution 2026-03 for Records Destruction 3.…

In Loving Memory of Keith Scott Medina

In Loving Memory of Keith Scott Medina

By Annetta Martinez on May 15, 2026

Keith Scott Medina was born on June 19th, 1974, in Raton New Mexico. Keith passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on May 6th, 2026 at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 51. He was a beloved son of Orlando and Marleen Medina. Keith was preceded in death by…

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