NOTICE OF ELECTION Pursuant to NMSA 1978, § 1-8-11 to 1-8-52 (1969, as amended through 2021), I, Sara Torres, Colfax County Clerk, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby issue the following proclamation; Conforme a NMSA 1978, § 1-8-11 a 1-8-52 (1969, como enmendada hasta 2021), Yo,…
Posts published in October 2026
Charles “Chuck” LeRoy Green, 83, of Raton, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Chuck was born on November 5, 1942, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Charles Ashbrook Green and Helen Louise Clark. He was raised and attended school in Argentine, Kansas. Chuck married…
MINERS’ COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Friday, October 16, 2026 1:00 p.m. Acute Care Facility – Zia Conference Room 203 Hospital Drive Raton, New Mexico I. PROCEDURAL ITEMS A. Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call D. Correction/Approval of Agenda (Action…
Ann Marie Harris Dunbar was born on November 7th, 1967, to John and Louise Harris in Columbus, Ohio. She grew up Appalachian as a coal miners’ daughter in Dorothy, West Virginia. Ann lived all over the United States but found her forever home in Colorado. She married young and made…
In Loving Memory of Ruth Laumbach Fried February 26, 1940 – November 13, 2024 Ruth Laumbach Fried passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 84. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, a gifted teacher, and a lifelong daughter of New Mexico whose love for family,…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners heard a presentation about putting the Sugarite Coal Camp on the National Register, heard from Sharon Young about the Raton Adventure Center and deliberated on a zoning change request at their regular Tuesday October 13 meeting held in City Hall. Colonel Gilbert…
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved River Pena in Albuquerque, New Mexico. River was 21 years old, born 2/17/05 to Miranda Chavez and Juan Carlos Pena Flores and passed away 10/3/26. River is preceded in death by Grandpa Fidel Chavez,…
Chris “Powder” Jamison, 47, of Raton, New Mexico, passed away on October 1, 2026. He was born on March 31, 1979, in Raton to Roberta Kaplan Schwede. Raton was always home to Chris, and he loved it. In 1998, at 19, Chris started at Rocky Mountain Metals and, through nearly…
John Bowman of Burro Canyon passed away peacefully in his sleep at Trinidad Healthcare Center on October 6, 2026. He worn on May 11, 1925, to Virginia Roybal and Clark Bowman Sr. John dedicated his life to the family cattle ranch, which he owned and operated alongside his brother Rudy.…
A regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Raton will be held on October 13, 2026 at 6 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…