FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from the Colfax County Road Dept. Recent heavy rainfall has caused washout, erosion, and damage to several county-maintained roads, creating hazardous travel conditions for residents and motorists. County road crews are assessing affected areas to determine the extent of the damage and identify necessary repairs. The County…
Posts published in October 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-04 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Body of Colfax County will hold a public hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 2026-04 entitled: An Ordinance Establishing a Merit System for the Colfax County Sheriff’s Office. The public hearing will be held…
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Body of Colfax County will hold a public hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 2026-03 entitled: An Ordinance for authorizing Limited Cross Commissions and Requiring Employing Agency Defense Indemnity and Liability Coverage. The public…
Gilbert R. Mares Gilbert R. Mares, 96, of Springer, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2026. He was born on February 4, 1930, in Buena Vista, New Mexico, to Jose and Santitos Mares. On November 27, 1950, Gilbert married the love of his life, Juanita Apodaca. Together, they…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media It started out dry with a wet field but not too long after the second quarter started the rain fell as Raton hosted the 1-7 McCurdy Bobcats for a district game in the Jungle Friday night. Cameron Mascarenas got things going with a 76-yard kickoff…
Adrian D. Perea, 75, a beloved member of his family and community, was born in Trinidad on January 19, 1951, and passed away on October 15, 2026, in Thornton, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Cleo Perea; his brothers, John (Lorie) Perea, Anthony Perea, and…
A regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Raton will be held on October 27, 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…
Candidates Focus on Transparency and Accountability as Part of Their Jobs By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media On Wednesday evening October 22, 2026, Colfax County candidates met at the Castillo Building in downtown Raton to answer questions and bring forth their plans for the future of their department or the county.…
Elizabeth “Bimbi” Redlich Elizabeth “Bimbi” Redlich passed away on October 15, 2026. Elizabeth owned and operated Main Attractions Beauty Shop in Raton for over 30 years. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Redlich, her mother, Erlinda Romero, father, Willferd Romero and brothers, Fred Romero and Jimmy “James”…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Tiger Gym saw some exciting volleyball on Thursday afternoon as the Lady Tigers hosted the Clayton YellowJackettes for a district match with one game going into volleyball overtime and others staying close. In the JV match Raton came out strong in game one and took…