Anthony J. Ortiz (OD) 66, passed away on January 29, 2021. He was born to parents John C. and Erlinda Ortiz on July 3, 1954, in Raton, NM. OD graduated from Raton High School in 1972. He was married to the love of his life, Cecil Ortiz in 1980. He…
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Phyllis J. Loncar, age 85, passed away on January 16, 2021, after a long illness. She was born to Joseph and Katherine Beitzel on July 22, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Ernesto Eloy Cornay, and her second husband, Milan Loncar.…
George S. Marquez Born the 1st day of July 1933 Died the 25th of January 2021 George is preceded in death by his parents Abenicio and Elenor R. Marquez and daughter Georgia E. Varela. Sisters: Emily Trujillo, Mary Martinez and Nancy Valdez. Brothers: Victor and Steve Marquez. He is survived…
Zelma A. Apodaca age 87, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2021. She was born on March 7, 1933, in Raton, New Mexico to her parents Manuel (M.C.) Grant and Eufelia Romero Grant. Zelma was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Gilbert, Clarence, and Ernie, and beloved husband Henry…
Viola J. Cruz 85 of Raton, NM went to be with the Lord on Thursday January 21, 2021. She was born March 25, 1935, in Raton, NM. She is the daughter of Mary Bueno-Aragon. Viola was preceded in death by her mother Mary Bueno-Aragon, husband John A. Cruz, brother Sippie…
REGULAR MEETING February 8, 2021 AMENDED AGENDA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Colfax County Board of Commissioners will meet in Regular Session on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 9:00 A.M., in the Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor at the Colfax County Building, Raton, NM for the following: This agenda…
New Mexico State Police Officer killed during traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Luna County Luna County, NM – On February 4, 2021, a New Mexico State Police Officer stationed in Deming, NM was assisting Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The officer initiated a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet…
William S. “Bill” Fegan, 93, died peacefully at his home in Raton, NM on Friday, January 29, 2021. Bill was born in Palmyra, PA on March 9 of 1927 to William M. Fegan and Mary (Miller) Fegan. He graduated from Palmyra High School in 1945 and then earned his BA degree…
This update names the New Mexico State Police officer-involved and additional details that led up to the shooting. On Saturday, January 30, 2021, Shaun Kemp was contacted by agents with the NMSP Investigations Bureau who arranged for Kemp to turn himself in safely. Kemp was arrested without incident by the Raton Police…
Long time educator and coach Gene M Salbato, age 76, passed away on January 9, 2021. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on February 18, 1944, to Mike and Emma (Tortorelli) Salbato He attended Trinidad Catholic High School, Trinidad State Junior College, and USC in Pueblo and attained his Master’s Degree from Adams State. On August 23, 1970, he…