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  • Atterix MOU Expires Quietly as Raton City Commission Meets 8/11.

    The biggest noise at the Raton City Commission Meeting on August 11, was the sound of silence as the 6 month MOU with Atterix concerning the potential development of an advanced digital hub infrastructure/data center project expired without any response at the deadline. The non-binding MOU was approved at the…

    Billy Donati August 12, 2026
  • Eighth Judicial District Court Reintroduces Civil Mediation & Settlement Program

    EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Serving Taos, Colfax & Union Counties FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Aug. 10, 2026 Eighth Judicial District Court reintroduces civil mediation & settlement program Providing litigants an accessible pathway to resolve disputes outside the courtroom TAOS — The Eighth Judicial District Court announces the reintroduction of its…

    Annetta Martinez August 10, 2026
  • Colfax SO Investigates Death at Vigil Maldonado Detention Center

    Special to KRTN Multi-Media COLFAX COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATES DEATH AT VIGIL- MALDONADO DETENTION CENTER The Colfax County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 65-year-old man, who was in custody at the Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center on Saturday August 8, 2026.  The Union County resident had been in custody…

    Marty Mayfield August 9, 2026
  • Public Safety Crews Early Morning Busy Day Updated 8-6-2026

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, started early for first responders as Union County was notified of a multi-vehicle accident on US 64/87 about mile marker 401 around 4:00 a.m. Mile marker 401 is just west of Grenville. Upon arrival Union County Sheriff’s deputies encountered a passenger…

    Marty Mayfield August 6, 2026
  • Domestic Incident Turns Into Shooting Incident and Suspect Fatality – NMSP Investigates Multi-Agency Officer-Involved Shooting

    Amanda Roberts- NMSP Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton, NM — On August 1, 2026, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate a multi-agency officer-involved shooting (OIS) involving the Raton Police Department (RPD) and NMSP as a result of a domestic incident that turned violent. Raton…

    Marty Mayfield August 2, 2026
  • Record High of 101 In Downtown Raton

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Downtown Raton hit a record high of 101° this year preceded by a 100° degree day on July 26th something that hasn’t been seen in Raton. This year’s highs are the 5th 100 degree day in Raton since June 1998 when Raton hit 102° on…

    Marty Mayfield August 1, 2026
  • Raton City Commission Approves Water Rate Changes and Final Budgets

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Changes to Ordinance 1040 began the business portion of the July 28th regular city commission meeting. This ordinance establishes rates for water and sewer usage and amends Ordinance 1018 and repeals all the older ordinances and regulations that fall in conflict with Ordinance 1040. Commissioners…

    Marty Mayfield July 29, 2026
  • Colfax County Fair Wraps Up 2026 Run With Awards and Successful Jr Livestock Sale

    The 2026 Colfax County Fair completed a successful run for its 82nd edition with another successful Jr Livestock Sale on Saturday, July 25 in the Miller-Lark Pavillion at the Springer Fairgrounds. 56 animals made the sale which together collected some $323,000 (without add-ons) and were lead by Alannah Roybal as…

    Billy Donati July 28, 2026
  • UPDATE 7/28/26 Firefighters Battle Blazes in Colfax and Union County

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton Fire along with other departments were called to what is being called the TO-East fire as Union County departments travelled to another fire on the Kennedy Road between Capulin and Des Moines. Fire departments from Cimarron, Philmont, Miami and Springer are working a blaze…

    Marty Mayfield July 27, 2026
  • Grow Raton Cuts Ribbon on North Underpass

    By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Grow Raton recreated a ribbon cutting held 25 years ago when the North Underpass was redone and reopened for traffic between north and south Raton. Back in May of 2025 the City of Raton requested $54,500 for engineering and planning for work on the North…

    Marty Mayfield July 23, 2026
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In Loving Memory of Robert Walter Bowers

In Loving Memory of Robert Walter Bowers

By Annetta Martinez on August 18, 2026

Robert Walter Bowers, age 91, passed away in Clayton, New Mexico on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Clayton Methodist Church with Pastor, Kenneth W. Tidmore, officiating. Burial will follow in the Clayton Memorial Cemetery by Hass Funeral Directors…

MINERS’ COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Friday, August 21, 2026 1:00 p.m.

MINERS’ COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Friday, August 21, 2026 1:00 p.m.

By Annetta Martinez on August 18, 2026

MINERS’ COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES   REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Friday, August 21, 2026 1:00 p.m. Acute Care Facility – Zia Conference Room 203 Hospital Drive Raton, New Mexico     I. PROCEDURAL ITEMS                                            A. Call to Order                                            B. Pledge of Allegiance                                            C. Roll Call                                            D. Correction/Approval of Agenda…

In Loving Memory of John Kevin Riley

In Loving Memory of John Kevin Riley

By Annetta Martinez on August 17, 2026

John Kevin Riley, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 54. John was born on March 3, 1970, to Joyce Riley and Judd Riley. He was a loving husband to his wife, Donna M. Riley, and a devoted father to…

In Loving Memory of Ruby Cortez

In Loving Memory of Ruby Cortez

By Annetta Martinez on August 17, 2026

Ruby Cortez, age 92, of Miami, left this world peacefully in Raton, on the morning of August 6, 2026. Ruby was born at Los Pinos, west of Colmor, New Mexico on January 11, 1934. Ruby will be remembered for her ceramics and handmade quilts. Every child, grandchild, great-grandchild and several…

In Loving Memory of Edith Rose Raught

In Loving Memory of Edith Rose Raught

By Annetta Martinez on August 17, 2026

Edith Rose Raught, age 57, passed away Sunday morning, July 19, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born in Hugoton, Kansas. Edith grew up in Colfax County; she mostly lived in Raton and Cimarron. Edith was known by many names, her kids called her Mom and Rose, many…

COLFAX COUNTY LODGER’S TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUGUST 20th, 2026, 9:00 AM

COLFAX COUNTY LODGER’S TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUGUST 20th, 2026, 9:00 AM

By Annetta Martinez on August 17, 2026

AGENDA LODGER’S TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE AUGUST 20th , 2026, 9:00 AM COLFAX COUNTY COMMISSION CONFERENSE ROOM, 1 St 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. Discussion/Action – LAMAR Advertising Inc. Annual Billboard…

In Loving Memory of Dennis Glenn Crum

In Loving Memory of Dennis Glenn Crum

By Annetta Martinez on August 14, 2026

Dennis Glenn Crum, of Fresno, California, passed away on August 11, 2026, at the age of 86. Dennis was born on July 29, 1940, to Frank and Vessie Crum, in Visalia, California. He married Clora Ann Click on September 11, 1960, and together they raised one daughter – Cherie Ann…

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