LaVerne Marie “Skip” O’Byrne was born on June 3, 1940 in Raton, New Mexico to Vincent and Theresa (Gayet) Vukonich, the eldest of 2 daughters. She spent her entire childhood in Raton and graduated from Raton High School in 1958. On March 27th 1959 she married John F. O’Byrne and…
Posts published in July 2021
Douglas “Doug” Putnam quietly passed away on July 5, 2021 in Pueblo, Colorado. Doug, as many knew him, was born on December 24, 1958. Doug was a unique character; bringing laughter to everyone he met. Doug loved the outdoors and spending time wandering through the forest. He was a man…
Patrick Wayne Trujillo, passed away on July 19th, 2021. He was born on October 20, 1954 . Patrick is survived by one brother Basel and wife Sandra, on sister Sylvia Montoya and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded him in death by parent’s Benjamin and Margarita Trujillo, brothers Paul, Ben, Gabriel,…
REQUEST FOR BIDS #2021-06 Purchase of Pit-Run Gravel in the Springer Area Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Colfax County will accept sealed bids to purchase up to 23,220 cubic yards of pit run gravel in the Springer area. Bid specifications may…
Elias A. Gonzales “Chorizo”, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 17, 2021. Chorizo was born in Starkville, CO on May 6, 1941 to Ursula Archuleta and Melesandro Gonzales. Chorizo was one of fourteen children. At a young age he met the love of his life Fabiola and the…
AGENDA MEETING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 3:00 PM, WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2021 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC HEARING – Proposed Revisions to the Zoning Code of Ordinances; Chapter 156; Related to Addition of Regulations Governing Cannabis. DELIBERATE AND ACT – Recommendation to Raton City Commission Regarding Proposed…
Alexander A. Cortez, 73 passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born April 4, 1947, in Raton, NM to Frank and Antonia Cortez. Alex was the third of 5 children. In his senior year at Raton High School, he was the State Champion in the 880-yard run. He…
PUBLIC NOTICEThe Governing Body of the City of Raton will hold a Regular Meeting in the City Hall Commission Chambers 224 Savage Avenue Raton, New Mexico 87740 TUESDAY, July 27, 2021 AT 6 PM AGENDA A regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Raton will be…
Joan Louise Horner Doherty, 93, went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2021, with her daughter Dianna by her side. She has lived with Dianna, son-in-law Mark and their family for the last several years near Rifle, Colorado. Joan was born, raised, married and helped raise 6 children in the Branson-Trinchera Community with her beloved Tanky Doherty and where she lived for nine+ decades. Her parents, Lawrence and Pearle Horner had three…