Charles “Chuck” Valdez was born September 19, 1986 and passed away January 15, 2026 He is survived by father Harvey Valdez, mother Lisa Valdez, sisters Katherine Massey, Vanessa Valdez, and Savannah Valdez. Brother Harvey Valdez, grandmother Nancy Valdez, nieces Soriah Martinez, Sierah Martinez, Kiana Gates, and Ariana Salazar. Nephews Michael…
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Betty (Griffeth) Antonucci, age 86, of Raton, NM passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 with the comfort of her family by her side. Betty was born on August 14, 1939, in Raton, New Mexico. She grew up in Pueblo, Colorado and graduated from Central High School. She was married…
Geraldine Ann Willwerscheid Merz “Geri” 23 Dec 1931 – 17 Jan 2016 “I will always remember these happy times. Siempre recordaré estes tiempos felices.” On the 10th anniversary of her passing, we remember “Geri” Geraldine Ann Willwerscheid Merz, 23 Dec 1931 – 17 Jan 2016. Geri was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the second of three daughters…
The Raton City Commission met for the first time in 2026 and had a different look with two newly elected members, Dan Campbell and Sally Hoger assuming their new duties in a special session on Tuesday, January 6. The first item of business was the re-organization of the Commission and…
Hazel Louise Gonzales, born December 17, 1930, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, at the age of 95. Known to family and friends as Louise, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard C. Gonzales, her son Bryan Gonzales, and her great-great-grandson, Boston. Louise is survived by…
CO SPRINGS, CO – Phil Long Dealerships recently donated funds raised from its Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month campaign to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center during a celebration on Saturday, December 13. For the fourth consecutive year, Phil Long made a donation in its customers’ names to Mt. Carmel for…
KRTN received this Press Release after the Raton City Commission Meeting December 9, 2025. City of Raton Statement on City Manager Transition RATON, N.M. — The Raton City Commission would like to share an important update regarding a leadership transition at City Hall. After careful consideration, the Commission has chosen…
The Raton City Commission met for the last time in 2025 on Tuesday, Dec. 9th and outgoing Commissioner/Mayor Neil Segotta bid an emotional goodbye to the Commission and his constituents saying for the past 15 years it has been his honor and pleasure to serve all of the community. Segotta…
The Raton Tiger football team found themselves down 21 points as the fourth quarter began against Hozho Academy in Gallup in the 2A Quarterfinals on Saturday, November 15. But, the Tigers roared back scoring three touchdowns in the final 8 minutes, but the 2 point PAT for both of the…
The November 4th election took place in many states in America and in NM it was deemed the “regular local election”. Voter turnout statewide was at 25%, but in Northern NM voter turnout was at a higher percentage and as high as 55% in Harding County as local races and…