By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Congress Woman Teresa Ledger Fernandez was in Raton Wednesday afternoon October 10-2026, to present the City of Raton with a check to help cover the cost of the I-27 alignment study which is a first step in the estimated $3 billion project. Lauren Garduño, CEO…
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John Frank Garcia, age 44, passed away on September 26, 2026, in Trinidad, CO. John was born on November 28, 1981. He was survived by his parents Jenny (Aragon) Garcia and John Anthony Garcia; his three sons, Javier (Pook), Jesse (Orty), and Little John (Dan); his siblings Janell (Bly) and…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media A prank call that came into Raton Dispatch about 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening October 6, 2026, sent Raton PD, Colfax County deputies and New Mexico State Police to an address on Oliver Avenue. A call came into dispatch from a male caller indicating that he…
MINERS COLFAX MEDICAL CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING NOTICE ______________________________________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Miners’ Colfax Medical Center Board of Trustees will meet in regular session at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the following location: Miners’ Colfax Medical Center…
Racheal Lenore Cordova, lovingly known as Lenore, gained her wings at the age of 54 on September 27, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and longtime resident of Springer, New Mexico. Lenore was born on July 19, 1972, in Raton, New Mexico. She was the youngest…
RATON POLICE DEPARTMENT October 30, 2026 ARRESTS Donna Trujillo (41-Raton) Bench warrant failure to appear at court Gary Sanchez Jr (31-Maxwell) Bench warrant probation on charges burglary x 2, tampering with evidence, possession of burglary tools, larceny, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle…
Pete De Bono passed away on September 25th at Mt. San Rafael Hospital after a short illness. He was born on July 22, 1935, to Frank and Carmela De Bono. A lifelong resident of Trinidad, he will be remembered by many as the charismatic car salesman who sold them their…
Richard “Rich” Neal Claflin, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2026. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on January 28, 1953. Richard, or “Mister Rich”, as he was affectionately known by the students he drove to school each day, loved serving his community. Throughout his life,…
Stephanie Marie Russell, age 54, died on Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Clayton, New Mexico. Graveside services will be recited at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Clayton Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Hilario Perez, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Clayton, officiating. Arrangements are under the…
Mary Luisa Mitchell In Loving Memory of Mary Luisa Mitchell With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mary Luisa Mitchell (92), born August 13, 1934, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was surrounded by family when she peacefully went to be with Our Lord on September 19, 2026.…