Dane Tapp passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his home on September 27, 2023. Dane was born February 9, 1948, in Lebanon, Oregon and Trinidad has been his home for over 40 years. He owned and operated The Golden Nugget Bar and Restaurant for several years and then decided…
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Carol A. Brandolino, 65, passed away September 21, 2023. She was born September 7, 1958 in Trinidad, CO to Frank and Betty Cristoforetti. Carol graduated from Trinidad High School, Class of 1976. Shortly after graduation, she married Frank A. Brandolino on June 11, 1977 and together they had two children.…
Joe Gilbert Vigil was called home by the Lord on September 14, 2023. He was born to MaryRose and Fransisco G. Vigil on May 7, 1938, in Union Co., NM. Gilbert is preceded in death by his mother and father Rose and Frank Vigil. Brothers; Fermin Vigil and Juan Louis…
Raton City Police arrested Dominic Giron 35, of Raton on multiple charges including burglary and criminal damage to property for an incident at Pinnacle Propane on Sept. 8, 2023, aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon for an incident at the Travel Motel and criminal damage to property and unlawful taking…
A rash of recent commercial burglaries has plagued Raton and one of the businesses affected has helped compile a list of others that suffered break-ins and is included here with the permission of the management of each business. We include the information in order to get the word out and…
The Raton Tigers went on the road for Friday night football in Tucumcari and the Tigers’ defense bit the Rattlers hard while the offense rolled to notch a 41 – 0 victory. With the W, Raton evened their season record to 2-2 and it was apparent early that Raton had…
Release from Hermit’s Peak/CalfCanyon Claims Office SANTA FE, N.M. – The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has paid Claimants over $27 million as of today. “When I think about the weeks and months ahead, I really think about it as a time of accelerated action”, said Director Angela Gladwell. “The Claims…
Clara V. Ortega, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Raton, New Mexico, on August 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 12, 1950, in Raton, New Mexico, to Levi and Isabel Medina, their eldest child. She graduated from Raton High School in 1969…
Letter to the Editor Farm Credit Merger Reconsideration Remains an Inequitable Bad Idea I write to you as a former Production Credit Association Lender, former Farm Credit of New Mexico Board of director, 25 year experienced Bank CEO, Rancher, and former Land Commissioner, to ask you to Vote NO on…
The Raton City Commission met in regular session on Tuesday, August 8, and heard a variety of issues from assorted organizations and private citizens and after a lengthy discussion, voted 3-2 to reject the intent that would have given Magistrate Court jurisdiction over Raton city ordinances instead of Municipal Court.…