George M “Corky” Fernandez was raised on the family ranch in the Sweetwater Valley west of Colmor, NM. He attended Springer Schools where he participated in FFA all 4 years of High School, learning Parliamentary Procedures, serving as Class President, Student Council, FFA Chapter President as well as local, county,…
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Notice Public Hearing PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Colfax County Commissioners will be Discussing Colfax County Ordinance 2024-04, An Ordinance Establishing an Affordable Housing Program Pursuant to The Colfax County Affordable Housing Plan; Defining Terms; Establishing Application Requirements and Review Criteria; And Establishing Procedures to Administer an Affordable…
Marie Therese Abu-Okal 12/05/1959 – 06/08/2024 Marie age 64 was called to Heaven on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Norfolk, VA. Marie was born on December 5, 1959 in Trinidad, CO to Mary Maxine (Derrera) (deceased) and Jose A. Duran (deceased) of Segundo, CO. Marie graduated…
On June 20th, 2024, Gary Manuel Segura passed away peacefully at the age of 63, with his loving family by his side in Brighton Colorado after a tough battle with esophageal cancer. Gary was born on October 6th, 1960, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Gary was a strong and loving…
William “Bill” Joseph Kornele ( April 11, 1926 – June 28, 2024 ) Bill (William Joseph) Kornele peacefully went to his heavenly home on June 28, 2024, at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. Celebration of Life Services will be held Saturday, July 20th at 2:00 PM at the Clayton Methodist…
RATON POLICE BLOTTER July 29, 2024 ARRESTS Justice Wilson (Bastrop, LA) – violation of a restraining order TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS Araceli Alderette (Raton) – expired registration & no insurance Chester Browing (Carson, NM) – driving while license suspended & no insurance Jessica Esquibel (Raton) – no insurance Tamara Gonzales (Maxwell) –…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Colfax County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, July 2 released the identity of the man who was killed on Monday, July 1 in a collision with an Amtrak train as Lowell Stanfill. No further details were released as the investigation continues. Around 10:55 a.m. Monday morning…
Eugene S. (Gene) Rivera ( March 14, 1943 – May 19, 2024 ) Eugene S. (Gene) Rivera, Sr. was born in Springer, New Mexico, on March 14, 1943, to Juan and Lucy Rivera. He left this earth on May 19, 2024, in Cimarron, New Mexico. He was known by his…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – INDEPENDENCE DAY To the Editor: On July 4th, we will celebrate our country’s independence. While we are celebrating with parades, cookouts, and fireworks, let’s not forget those who have made sacrifices to protect our nation. As a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Roy Unit #33,…
Dora Lou Hickam of Red River, NM passed away on June 25, 2024, just shy of her 92nd birthday. She was born on August 5, 1932, in Cimmaron, NM to Cliff and Bess Gimson. Dora Lou was delivered into this world by her grandmother, a locally renowned midwife. Her family…