Posts published in July 2026
Ellen Louise Bates Romero passed away on July 21, 2026, after a full and meaningful life. She believed her life had been a good one and faced her passing with strong faith in Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Born in 1940 in Clayton, New Mexico, to Osa and Ben…
Gail Lynn Rhoads, age 73, passed away July 21,2026 at home surrounded by family in Trinidad, Colorado. She was born May 31,1953 in Denver CO. A daughter of the late Clint and Shirley Johnston. Gail enjoyed skating, fishing, camping, going to the drag races and bowling with her late husband Rickey. She…
Raymond “Ray” E. Duran Trinidad – Raymond “Ray” E. Duran, 70, of Trinidad, died Thursday, July 23, 2026, at home, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born October 24, 1955, in Trinidad, Colorado, the son of Joe Raymond “J.R.” Duran and Lidia Medina-Duran. Ray graduated from Trinidad High School with…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Changes to Ordinance 1040 began the business portion of the July 28th regular city commission meeting. This ordinance establishes rates for water and sewer usage and amends Ordinance 1018 and repeals all the older ordinances and regulations that fall in conflict with Ordinance 1040. Commissioners…
Melanie Lynn Montoya passed very unexpectedly on July 21st 2026. She was born on July 19th, 1959, to Leroy and Dorothy Baca. She grew up with four siblings and had a daughter of her own in 1979. Growing up in a big family resonated deeply with who she was as…
The 2026 Colfax County Fair completed a successful run for its 82nd edition with another successful Jr Livestock Sale on Saturday, July 25 in the Miller-Lark Pavillion at the Springer Fairgrounds. 56 animals made the sale which together collected some $323,000 (without add-ons) and were lead by Alannah Roybal as…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton Fire along with other departments were called to what is being called the TO-East fire as Union County departments travelled to another fire on the Kennedy Road between Capulin and Des Moines. Fire departments from Cimarron, Philmont, Miami and Springer are working a blaze…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cipriano R. Montoya, age 79, of Trinidad, Colorado, who passed away peacefully of natural causes at his residence on July 20, 2026. Born on December 31, 1946, in Trinidad, Colorado, Cipriano was the son of Cipriano Montoya and Ida…
A regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Raton will be held on July 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Pursuant to City of Raton Open Meetings Resolution 2026-01 Commissioners may participate via conference call. The following subjects will be considered by the City Commission and may be…