The Raton City Commission held a special meeting on Wednesday, March 5. The published agenda included a scheduled closed executive session to conduct interviews with two Raton city employees who applied for the city manager opening. After an hour and 20 minutes, the Commission convened in open session to determine what course of action to take. The motion was made and passed to further open up the search to Raton, Colfax County and NM Municipal League Members. Commissioner Sandy Mantz told KRTN that the commission felt the pool of possibilities needed to be expanded, but that did not mean the two already interviewed were eliminated from consideration.
The commission, with its two newest members; Don Giacomo and Ron Chavez, who were included in the closed executive session, will be charged with the task of finding a city manager to replace outgoing Butch McGowan.
Prior to the special meeting, the city’s municipal election results were canvassed and declared official
The following information was obtained from the City of Raton job posting:
City of Raton is hereby accepting applications from qualified persons for the position of City Manager. All interested parties should submit a resume/letter of interest to City Manager Butch McGowen. Applicants to be interviewed will be arranged by the City Commission and selection will be madei n an open meeting. Applicant chosen will begin immediately. City of Raton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against the handicapped.
