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  • Editorial – Native Son Says “Raton Wake Up”

    NOTE: The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Enchanted Air, Inc. dba KRTN Radio Raton, Wake Up — You Can’t Afford to Say No I grew up in Raton. I know what it felt like when this town…

    Billy Donati July 6, 2026
  • Raton NM Celebrates July 4th with Parade and Fireworks

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton kicked off the day at the 2026 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally at the La Mesa Airfield before moving to downtown Raton for the annual street parade and later in the evening a fireworks display put on by Do It Right Pyro. The…

    Marty Mayfield July 5, 2026
  • 2026 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally Kicks Off Friday Morning

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The 2026 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally kicked off Friday morning July 3rd from the old La Mesa Airfield in south Raton with 16 balloons taking to the beautiful blue skies of Northeastern New Mexico. It seemed like a slow start to the festivities…

    Marty Mayfield July 3, 2026
  • Trinidad Moves To Stage III Water Restrictions

    CITY OF TRINIDAD 135 N. ANIMAS STREET, P.O. BOX 880 TRINIDAD, CO 81082 TELEPHONE: (719) 846-9843 Effective Date: July 1, 2026 City of Trinidad – Stage III Water Restrictions Notice To All Residents, Businesses, Rural Customers, and Water Associations: Due to ongoing drought conditions, Trinidad has moved to Stage III…

    Billy Donati July 1, 2026
  • Colfax County Fire Marshal Public Notice

    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 PUBLIC NOTICE: 6/29/2026 As we are preparing to celebrate Independence Day, the Colfax County Fire Marshal’s Office would like to remind residents and visitors that county and statewide fire restrictions…

    Annetta Martinez June 30, 2026
  • Raton Public Service Keeping the Lights on

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton’s electric power has been in the limelight over the last few months, and the amount of power needed for certain operations in town with the Memorial Day weekend bringing a surprise to the power usage according to Raton Public Service General Manager Brenda Ferri.…

    Marty Mayfield June 27, 2026
  • Heavy Rain Hail Hit Raton Minor Flooding Occurred

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media It began about 3:10 p.m. Wednesday afternoon June 24, 2026 in downtown Raton and soon after pea and marble size hail hit the area along with heavy rain. Four showers hit the downtown area from 3:15 to about 6:45 with a total rainfall amount of…

    Marty Mayfield June 25, 2026
  • Raton City Commission Talks Ordinances and Approves Bids

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Special Meeting Raton City Commissioners began their June 23, 2026, long evening with a special meeting to go over possible zoning and ordinance amendments to deal with the potential of a high utility user or data center coming to Raton. The commission began with an…

    Marty Mayfield June 24, 2026
  • Tree deaths tripled across New Mexico in 2025 amid drought, heat

    Annual survey of 14 million acres shows beetle kill up 211 percent SANTA FE – Tree deaths tripled in New Mexico during the second warmest year on record, according to a new report that shows a mixed portrait of resilience and vulnerability across New Mexico’s forested landscapes. Each year, the…

    Marty Mayfield June 12, 2026
  • Raton City Commissioner Dan Campbell Discusses Several Topics with KRTN

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Newly elected Raton City Commissioner Dan Campbell sat down with KRTN Multi-Media to discuss several topics including protecting Raton’s crown jewel water resources but still be business friendly. While Campbell isn’t necessarily for a data center, he realizes that Raton needs to keep an open…

    Marty Mayfield June 11, 2026
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In Loving Memory of Buster Gourdin

In Loving Memory of Buster Gourdin

By Annetta Martinez on July 8, 2026

Sunday July 12, 2026, at 10am, there will be a celebration of life for Julien Buster Gourdin at his home at 132 Caviness East Rd.  He would like to invite his friends to come prior to his passing. Please come and honor us with your presence for this kind and generous…

In Loving Memory of Lita Bernal

In Loving Memory of Lita Bernal

By Annetta Martinez on July 8, 2026

Lita Bernal, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2026. As a freshman in high school, Lita knew she wanted to join the United States Air Force and upon graduation from Raton High School in 1978, she enlisted and proudly served 20 years retiring as an OSI Agent in…

Miners’ Colfax Medical Center Board of Trustees Regular Meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026

Miners’ Colfax Medical Center Board of Trustees Regular Meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026

By Annetta Martinez on July 8, 2026

MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES   REGULAR MEETING NOTICE   ______________________________________________     NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Miners’ Colfax Medical Center Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the following location:   Miners’ Colfax Medical Center…

In Loving Memory of Jesse Unruh

In Loving Memory of Jesse Unruh

By Annetta Martinez on July 7, 2026

NAME: Jesse Unruh passed away on July 6, 2026 at the age of 43 at his parents home south of Clayton, New Mexico. SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Central  Time, on Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Texline Mennonite Church with Matt Koehn and Ridgel Koehn…

In Loving Memory of Shaheen Sawaya

In Loving Memory of Shaheen Sawaya

By Annetta Martinez on July 7, 2026

Shaheen Sawaya, a lifelong resident of Raton, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1937, to William Sawaya and Josephine Velasquez Sawaya in Raton, NM. He is survived by Marthe Sawaya, daughter, Shanna Fulton (Jeff), son. Mark Sawaya (Laura). He is…

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