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  • 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
  • Rapid Response Keeps Grass Fire Small

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The call came into Raton Central Dispatch at 11:48 a.m. that there was a small fire on Highway 72 about nine miles east of Raton across from the Berry residence on the south side of the highway. Very quick response by Raton Fire and Colfax…

    Marty Mayfield April 26, 2026
  • We Want Change

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media “We want change” a phrase that has been uttered quite a bit in Raton over the last few months and when asked what change do you want it is often followed by silence or I don’t know. Recent social media posts wanted a clothing store…

    Marty Mayfield April 24, 2026
  • Schwachheim Fire Update April 20, 2026

    Schwachheim Fire Update Monday, April 20, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,582 acres | Containment: 90% | Total Personnel: 93 Location: Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, 14 miles southeast of Trinidad in Las Animas County Reported: April 12, 2026, at 2:45 p.m.…

    Marty Mayfield April 20, 2026
  • Schwachheim Fire Update April 19, 2026

    Schwachheim Fire Update Sunday, April 19, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,582 acres | Containment: 50% | Total Personnel: 120 Location: Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, 14 miles southeast of Trinidad in Las Animas County Reported: April 12, 2026, at 2:45 p.m.…

    Marty Mayfield April 19, 2026
  • Late Night Fire Destroys Duplex and Results in Fatality

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media It was an all-hands-on deck late Friday night call as reports of an explosion began to inundate Raton Dispatch at 11:11 p.m. The incident occurred in a duplex housing unit at 610/612 Sugarite Ave. Upon arrival, Raton Fire and Colfax County Rapid Response found the…

    Marty Mayfield April 18, 2026
  • Schwachheim Fire Update for Saturday April 18, 2026

    Schwachheim Fire Update Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,012 acres | Containment: 63% | Total Personnel: 115 Location: Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, 14 miles southeast of Trinidad in Las Animas County Reported: April 12, 2026, at 2:45 p.m.…

    Marty Mayfield April 18, 2026
  • Schwachheim Fire Update Friday, April 17, 2026 – 8 a.m.

    Schwachheim Fire Update Friday, April 17, 2026 – 8 a.m. Colorado Incident Management Team Phil Daniels, Incident Commander Size: 1,012 acres | Containment: 36% | Total Personnel: 124 Location: Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, southeast of Trinidad in Las Animas County Reported: April 12, 2026, at 2:45 p.m. Current Situation:…

    Marty Mayfield April 17, 2026
  • Raton School Board Hears Reports and Tables School Calendar – 4-Day or 5-Day School Week to be Considered

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Raton School Board met on Thursday evening April 16, 2026, where they heard the audit report and then reports from principals and Superintendent Kristi Medina and then moved on to the action items where they received the audit report. The audit report presented by…

    Marty Mayfield April 17, 2026
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COLFAX COUNTY LODGER’S TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MAY 5th, 2026, 9:00 AM

COLFAX COUNTY LODGER’S TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MAY 5th, 2026, 9:00 AM

By Annetta Martinez on April 29, 2026

AGENDA LODGER’S TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MAY 5th, 2026, 9:00 AM COLFAX COUNTY COMMISSION CONFERENSE ROOM, 1St FLOOR OF THE COUNTY BUILDING, 230 N 3RD RATON NM 87740 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Recognize Visitors 4. Public Comment 5. Financial Update 6. Discussion/Action – Promotional Application; TA Rodeo…

In Loving Memory of Julian J Silva

In Loving Memory of Julian J Silva

By Annetta Martinez on April 29, 2026

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Julian J Silva, age 96, passed away in Raton, New Mexico on April 13, 2026. Julian was born in Guadalupita, New Mexico in 1930. He attended high school at St. Patrick Catholic School in Raton, New Mexico.…

In Loving Memory of Allen Fred Crisman

In Loving Memory of Allen Fred Crisman

By Annetta Martinez on April 27, 2026

Allen Fred Crisman passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 24th, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 64 years. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Clayton Gospel Church in Clayton, New Mexico with Pastor Mike Phipps,…

Rapid Response Keeps Grass Fire Small

Rapid Response Keeps Grass Fire Small

By Marty Mayfield on April 26, 2026

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The call came into Raton Central Dispatch at 11:48 a.m. that there was a small fire on Highway 72 about nine miles east of Raton across from the Berry residence on the south side of the highway. Very quick response by Raton Fire and Colfax…

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