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  • Raton City Commission Turns Down Data Center Moratorium

    The Raton City Commission in a 3 – 2 vote, turned down a resolution that would have declared a temporary one year moratorium on the issuance of a business license and zoning approvals for any Data Centers that might want to come to Raton. The moratorium would have been put…

    Billy Donati September 23, 2026
  • Body Found in Abandoned Mobile Home on Price Street Sunday

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton Police received a missing person report earlier in the week and had been looking for a female thought to be in the Raton area. On Sunday September 20 Raton Police received calls of a person found in an abandoned and dilapidated trailer at 133…

    Marty Mayfield September 21, 2026
  • Estancia Outlasts Raton 40-39 in Epic Battle

    The Raton Tigers and the Estancia Bears matched up evenly on paper before their Friday night matchup, but on their home field Estancia took advantage of four Raton turnovers and of the legs of sophomore QB Devon Chavez’s to hang onto a 40 – 39 thrilling win in 2A football.…

    Billy Donati September 19, 2026
  • Raton School Board Approves Renovations and Bus Purchase

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Raton board of Education met on Thursday evening September 17, 2026, for their monthly meeting where they approved the disposition of property and renovations to locker rooms at the gym and the press box at Tiger Stadium. The board heard from principals noting that…

    Marty Mayfield September 18, 2026
  • Road Work Notice York Canyon Subdivision

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Road Work Notice York Canyon Subdivision Road maintenance work will be taking place on September 21, 2026, and continue until completed on county maintained roads A-83 Gold Street, A-84 Iron Street, A-85 Stone Street, and A-86 Lead Street. Resident should expect: Temporary road closures or lane restrictions…

    Annetta Martinez September 17, 2026
  • Thunderstorm Started it Thunderstorm Dowsed It

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The storms rolled in Tuesday afternoon and as usual the lightning began to pop and one strike sparked a fire on US 64 at about mile marker 337 that Raton Fire Chief Anthony Burk named the Airport Fire. Units were called out at about 4:34…

    Marty Mayfield September 16, 2026
  • Lifelong Raton Resident Discusses RPS and Raton Museum

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media KRTN Multi-Media sat down with Kathy McQueary a lifelong Raton resident who has been involved with both the Raton Public Service Board of Trustees and the Raton Museum Board for well over 30 years. McQueary has been president of the RPS board for several years…

    Marty Mayfield September 13, 2026
  • Colfax County Sheriff Arrests One on Child Sexual Exploitation

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maxwell, NM – September 11, 2026 Arrest for Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses In June of this year, the Colfax County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into the alleged possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) originating in our county. On June 18, 2026, investigators executed…

    Marty Mayfield September 12, 2026
  • Raton Commissioners Approve Contracts For Youth and New Equipment for Raton FD

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Raton City Commission regular meeting for Tuesday September 8, 2026, agreements with youth services in Raton plus Fire Department Radios, and a couple of dangerous building demolition proposals. September 19 form 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. will be the RAIN recovery and remembrance program…

    Marty Mayfield September 9, 2026
  • Raton Water Works Monitors Lake Water Levels

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Western US is in the throes of a drought that has been going on for a couple of years now and reached a point where water restrictions are being put in place for many locations especially those that use ground water as their primary…

    Marty Mayfield September 5, 2026
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Raton’s Got It! By Pat Veltri

Raton’s Got It! By Pat Veltri

By Annetta Martinez on September 23, 2026

Raton’s Got It! Recently while cataloging a box of Raton ephemera I came across a press clipping from The Raton Range that piqued my interest. Professional photographer and former Ratonian, Gordon Sadeik, had captured a zany tableau on film, featuring City Market employees Trinidad Baca and Vinco Yob, Jr., garbed…

In Loving Memory of Dawayne Chancy Gonzales

In Loving Memory of Dawayne Chancy Gonzales

By Annetta Martinez on September 22, 2026

Dawayne Chancy Gonzales In Loving Memory of Dawayne Chancy Gonzales June 18, 1991 – September 16, 2026 Dawayne Chancy Gonzales, born June 18, 1991, passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 35. Chancy was a beloved son, father, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend whose presence…

In Loving Memory of John David Salazar

In Loving Memory of John David Salazar

By Annetta Martinez on September 21, 2026

John David Salazar, 58, died peacefully surrounded by family Sept. 15, 2026. He was born in Denver, Oct. 15, 1967, to Elmer and Rosella (Medina) Salazar. He was a resident of Trinidad and Raton. He especially loved listening to Spanish music, watching Westerns, and football (of course, the Denver Broncos).…

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