The Raton Tigers football squad started the new football season with big shoes to fill in the shadow of last year’s 11-1 team, and would be put to an early test by traveling on the road and taking on the defending 2A NM State Champion Eunice Cardinals. But on the…
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Matthew went to be with our Lord on Sunday, Aug 14, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 14, 1987 into a ranching family who has lived on their privately owned land for over one hundred years. For most of his life, his world revolved around the…
Matthew Allen Lucero was born in Walsenburg, Colorado on April 27, 1966, to Roseann and Joe Lucero. Matthew was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away on July 24, 2022, at the age of 56 in Albuquerque, NM. Mathew is preceded in death by his mother Roseann…
Elmer William Chavez, Sr. passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on May 29th, 2022, with family by his side. He was born in Raton, NM on July 9th, 1954, to Bernardino Sr., and Antonina Chavez. Elmer grew up in Cimarron and attended school there until graduation in 1973 except for one…
Anita Montoya, 83, of Trinidad, CO passed away on July 3rd. She left behind a family who loved and cherished her. She had 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way. Anita’s extensive career as an RN and head nurse of several departments, including the delivery of many babies has touched countless…
Retha Gay (Belcheff) Shiplet was the first born to Steve & Alba (Daves) Belcheff on Thursday, October 13, 1949 in Clayton, New Mexico. Her siblings are Larry & Debbie (Yob) Belcheff of Raton, Debbie and Dennis Selvage, Lynette and Frank Butts all of Albuquerque and Steve and June (Campbell) Belcheff…
Ralph Fanelli, age 66 of Raton, passed away on July 3, 2022. Ralph was born to Tony and Ellie Fanelli on March 7, 1956. Ralph was an equipment operator for Red Hill Lava Company in Folsom, NM. Ralph is preceded in death by his wife Kathy Fanelli and his parents…
It is with broken hearts our family announces the passing of Stephen “Craig” Owensby on July 2nd, 2022. Craig was a lifelong resident of New Mexico. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with family. He also enjoyed studying history, reading, traveling and would never turn down a ride…
First, I would like to thank The Lord for this rain and thank everyone for participating in the clean-up of our city. I hope as you travel around the city you see someone doing their part to make a difference. I travel through our neighborhoods daily and am amazed at…
Michael Ray Ferri (57) was born in Kingsville, TX on August 18, 1964 to Frank and Sandy Ferri. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 21, 2022 in Wheat Ridge, CO. Mike graduated from Raton High School in 1982 and New Mexico State…