It was business as usual on a Thursday evening at the Arthur Johnson Memorial Library, the one night of the week that the library extends its hours to 9:00 p.m. Library director, Thayla Wright, now retired, was working the late shift, along with a co-worker, who was…
Posts published in December 2023
Caryn Hazel Sanchez, 56 of Raton, passed away on October 27, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. She was born September 20, 1966, in Raton, NM. Daughter of Benny F. Sanchez and Mary Helen Martinez-Sanchez. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents…
Notice Public Hearing PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Colfax County Commissioners will be Discussing Colfax County Ordinance # 2023-02, An Ordinance Regulating the Siting and Permitting of Wireless Telecommunication Facilities. In the 3rd Floor Commission Chambers, of the Colfax County Building on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 8:45…
Raton High School would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all of the community organizations who sponsored our Career Conference as well as the presenters who shared their careers with our students. On Wednesday, November 16, 2023, twenty careers were showcased at RHS campus for the 4th Annual…
Virginia (Virg) Sandoval passed away peacefully at Parkview Hospital in Pueblo, Colorado on November 25, 2023, at the age of 69. She was born in Fort Collins, Colorado on January 23, 1954, to Rosando Casaus Sr. and Angie Casaus. Virginia was preceded in death by her, father Rosando Casaus Sr.;…
Vivian “Guy” Solano, formerly of Raton, New Mexico, age 82, passed away in the loving care of his family on November 20, 2023. Guy was born February 27, 1941, in Raton to the late Roman and Amada (Valdez) Solano. He is also preceded in passing by seven of his eight…
REGULAR MEETING December 12, 2023 AGENDA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Colfax County Board of Commissioners will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 9:00 A.M., in the Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor at the Colfax County Building, Raton, NM for the following: This agenda can…
Raton High School Senior 2023 Spotlight Krystal Marie Gamboa-Duran, daughter of Claudio Saenz Jr. & Yolanda Gamboa and Gary Duran II What do you think you want to be when you grow up? An Animator What is your favorite color? Blue What is your favorite meal and who…
Luna baseball coach Eric Wright and his student-athletes recently culminated their 2023 fall season. The following is a one-to-one interview with Coach Wright as he provides insights on his baseball team. What is your official title? Head baseball coach When did you start here at Luna? I started July…
Raton High School Senior 2023 Spotlight Abigail Cheyenne Jones, daughter of Anthony and Eriki Manfredi and Adam Jones What do you think you want to be when you grow up? Dog Trainer What is your favorite color? Maroon What is your favorite meal and who cooks it for…