LETTER TO THE EDITOR – INDEPENDENCE DAY To the Editor: On July 4th, we will celebrate our country’s independence. While we are celebrating with parades, cookouts, and fireworks, let’s not forget those who have made sacrifices to protect our nation. As a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Roy Unit #33,…
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Input Sought for Taos Canyon Forest and Watershed Restoration Project TAOS, N.M., June 17, 2024— The Carson National Forest is seeking comments for the proposed Taos Canyon Forest and Watershed Restoration Project. The 83,000-acre proposed project area is in the Enchanted Circle Landscape, located south of U.S Highway 64 between Taos and…
My dear friends and family, As I reflect on this recent election, the word that comes to mind is “gratitude”. I cannot express how grateful I am for the unwavering support you all have shown me throughout this journey. Without your hard work, words of encouragement, and the other countless…
Congresswoman Teresa Ledger-Fernandez (NM-Dist 3) arrived in Raton on Thursday, May 30 with a $3,000,000 check for the City of Raton Film School and Media Project. The capital injection put the project on firm ground and several local and regional officials and interested onlookers gathered for the check presentation in…
SPRINGER, N.M. —A former priest arrested last year on charges of sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy more than a decade ago, took his own life shortly before a plea hearing scheduled for Friday morning, May 24th according to his attorney. Daniel Balizan, 62, of Springer and a former pastor of…
Taos, N.M., May 22, 2024—The USDA Forest Service last week announced the second round of awardees for the Community Wildfire Defense Grants. Four local proposals were awarded a combined total of $25,347,133. The Community Wildfire Defense Program assists at-risk communities, including Tribal communities, with planning for and lowering wildfire risks on tribal, state and…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – MEMORIAL DAY To the Editor: As a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit #33, Roy, NM, I hold a special place in my heart for the parents, siblings, spouses, and friends of those who served. I can’t help but think of all the men and…
SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico State Parks Division is announcing the implementation of Stage II fire restrictions for Pecos Canyon State Park in San Miguel County beginning Friday May 3, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. “Due to dry conditions and two recent fire starts within outdoor recreation areas within…
Special to KRTN- El Raton Media Works is proud to announce the successful completion of the debut film, “Doubt Defiers” by young Writer and Director, Christeana Piancino. The project, which Piancino also starred in and edited, was created for participation in New Mexico’s 2024 Film Prize Junior competition. “Doubt Defiers”…
Anne Cenaida (Aragon) Cardenas, 81 of Cimarron, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the San Rafael Hospital in Trinidad, Colorado. Anne was born February 5, 1943 in Las Canales at the family ranch in Roy, NM to Frank and Catalina…