Walsenburg has a bad 24 hours—police, EMTs race from scene to scene by Eric Mullens WALSENBURG — While it may not have been a date that would live in infamy; Wednesday, July 22, 2015 was a day Huerfano and Walsenburg emergency service first responders won’t likely forget for some time.…
Posts published in August 2015
by Bill KnowlesWALSENBURG — At a crossroad in its development and growth, the city of Walsenburg needs to look ahead and embrace its future According to City Administrator Dave Johnston, “Until we can get together and decide how we are to spend the money, we arenʼt going anywhere.” With the…
by David TesitorHUERFANO COUNTY — Many people have asked about the flags which appeared seemingly overnight along a stretch of I-25 north of Walsenburg. They start just north of mile marker 60 and extend several miles slightly into Pueblo County. This work is the vision of local resident Lindsey Case,…
Ray Schuppan passed away quietly at his home in Raton, NM on July 29, 2015. He was 85. Ray was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Floyd R. and Elma Schuppan on March 21, 1930. He grew up in Banner County, NE and Goshen County, WY. Ray was a farrier, brand…
Ruben N. Lopez age 82 passed away August 1, 2015 in Raton, NM. He was born March 21, 1933 the son of Santos and Phoebe Lopez. He was a long time resident of Raton and former owner Flowerland where he worked as a florist. He is preceded in death by…
Mary K. Ortega age 77 passed away August 1, 2015 in Raton, NM. She was born February 18, 1938 in Raton, NM to John and Clara Ford Ortega. She was preceded in death by her father John Ortega, step-mother Mela Ortega, brothers Albert (Hippo) Ortega, Nicci Ortega and sister Gloria…
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RATON BOARD OF EDUCATION **RHS Krivokapich Media Center** 1535 Tiger Circle, Raton, New Mexico Monday, August 10, 2015 6:00 PM AGENDA I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Recognition of Students, Staff and Visitors …
“New Mexico True” Tour is headed to Raton. Free Workshop with NM Tourism Secretary Rebecca Latham and the NM Tourism Department on Thursday, August 6th from 9 am until 11 am at the Isabel Castillo Performing Arts Center (next door to the Shuler Theater). Organizer New Mexico Tourism Department Phone: 505-827-7400 Email:…
John Gilbert Baca, 77 years old, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 28,2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Eppie Baca, twin sons Dwayne (Tami) Baca, Wayne (Gail) Baca, daughters Diana (Steve) Goodhand, and Melissa Baca. Wonderful grandchildren, Lleandra Baca, Adrianna…
Laura B. Castillo, 76, lifelong resident of Raton, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 31, 2015. She was born in Wagon Mound, NM to Martin Borquez and Isabel Garcia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emilio R. Castillo, infant daughter, Louisa Mae, granddaughter, Krista Rae,…