The 4-H councils of Colfax County assembled for their annual Awards Banquet at K-Bobs Restaurant in Raton on Wednesday, October 30 as Cooperative Extension Agent, Boe Lopez welcomed the crowd of young and old to celebrate the legacy of the 77th Annual affair. The night’s recognitions began with the five…
Posts published in October 2024
Raton High School Senior 2025 Spotlight Abenecio Leroy Maes, son of Heather Bell and Abenecio Maes What do you think you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a gunsmith or go into the military What is your favorite color? Red What is your…
Dorothy Inez Baca-Romero born January 8th 1979 passed peacefully on October 24th 2024. She was born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Trinidad, Colorado. Her faith in God and love of life guided her through her journey. She had a warmth to her heart that could be felt a mile…
Hector A. Sotelo, 68, went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2024, at home. Hector lived in Denver, Colorado, he was born in Ignacio-Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico on December 7, 1955. Preceding him in death is his father Margarito Sotelo, his mother Hortencia Sotelo-Olivas, his sisters Cecilia Sotelo-Gonzales,…
Kathy Howell passed away 10/26/24 peacefully at home surrounded by family and her fur babies. Kathy was born on 4/13/55 in Long Beach, CA to Sam and LaVon Metcalf. At the age of 4, the family moved to Trinidad, CO, where her parents were both born and raised. She graduated…
Agenda Lodger’s Tax Advisory Committee November 4, 2024, 9:00 am Colfax County Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor of the County Building, 230 N 3rd Raton NM 87740 Call to Order Approve Agenda Approve Lodger’s Tax Advisory Meeting Minutes for June 3, 2024, August 12, 2024, September 9, 2024, and October 21,…
Desiree Dawn Vigil 38, went to be with the Lord on October 1st, 2024 in Raton New Mexico. She was born May 16th, 1986 in Raton New Mexico. Desiree was preceded in death by her parents Ernest A Vigil Sr. and Rita Vigil. Also her Uncle Larry Lee Vigil. She…
James Ray Phelps, 86, of Raton, New Mexico, died October 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jimmy was born June 24, 1938, in Windsor, Missouri to Earl and Trophena Melvina “Jackie” (French) P. He proudly served in the United States Army as a medic…
John Bautista Giron, 86, a lifelong resident of Trinidad CO, passed peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of October 25, 2024, in his daughter’s home in Henderson, NV. He was born in Trinidad on July 11, 1938, the youngest of 16 children. He honorably served in the US Navy…
The Tiger, the Vampire, and the Princess By Pat Walsh A pooch dressed up as a “Raton Tiger” girl has won first place and a $100 gift card for Tractor Supply in the Halloween Pet Costume contest sponsored by the Rotary Club of Raton and Tractor Supply. Mocha Chocolate’,…