by Eric MullensWALSENBURG — It was an historic, if low key moment, when the Walsenburg City Council, sitting as the city’s marijuana licensing authority, voted 6-1 to approve and grant a recreational marijuana retail and cultivation license to Bud Hut following a public hearing Tuesday night. City attorney Dan Hyatt…
Posts published in May 2015
Rita B. Tafoya, 94 years old, died Wednesday April 22, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM after a long illness, with her family by her side. Rita was born March 5, 1921 in Mora, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents and 7 children. Rita is survived by her children…
State Tennis Bracket Raton’s Sarah Valdez is the only Raton Tennis player to make it to the state level and will play on the girls Singles Bracket against individuals from schools like Robertson, St Mikes, Sandia Prep, Hope Christian and others. State Tennis Tourney Girls Singles Brackets …
In the early morning hours of May 7, 2015 under a clear, crisp New Mexico sky, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished friend Alfonso Anastacio Lujan was tenderly welcomed in to the arms of his Lord and Creator and those of his loving wife Rachel, family and…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media 45 years ago Raton High art teacher Marv Newton began a student art show that has continued to today. Kathy Vertovec took over the program 19 years ago from Newton and will now hand over the torch to another art teacher. Vertovec told the…
Santa Fe County– On May 7, 2015 thirty-four New Mexico State Police recruits earned their badges at a badge ceremony. This traditional ceremony started at the Law Enforcement Academy in the early morning hours and ended with current members of the New Mexico State Police welcoming them into the family. On…
Colfax County – On Sunday, May 3, 2015 around 10:00 a.m., the New Mexico State Police responded to the scene of a single vehicle rollover crash. This crash occurred at mile marker 10 on New Mexico State Road 58, east of Cimarron, New Mexico. The initial investigation revealed a 2002 Ford was…
Ophelia M. Fernandez, age 93, passed away at the Trinidad Inn Nursing Home on May 6, 2015.She was born in Weston, CO, on February 7, 1922 to Clara (Trujillo) and Cleofus Marquez.She was employed for 5 years at Mt. San Rafael Hospital in the laundry department and then at the…
Corrine A. Salazar, age 51, passed away at the Trinidad Inn on May 7, 2015.She was born in Denver, Colorado on August 30, 1963 to Rosella (Medina) and Elmer J. Salazar.Corrine, affectionately known as Corky, liked to play Bingo and pool. She loved being with family and friends.Preceding her in death is…
Rose Laverne DiBenedetti was called to our Lord on May 4, 2015. Laverne was born in Dawson, New Mexico, on June 10, 1939 to Salvatore and Mary (Pasquale) DiBenedetti. Laverne was a unique and caring person who touched the lives of all who knew her. She was dedicated to her…