Cimarron, N.M. –(July 15, 2025) – A devastating wildfire swept through the Cimarron River Canyon in 2018, igniting near Ute Park and advancing toward the Village of Cimarron. More than 32,000 acres burned, including over 26,000 acres on Philmont Scout Ranch. The fire’s severity stripped large sections of tree cover,…
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Dorothy Quartieri passed away peacefully at home in Los Alamos, New Mexico on June 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Nothing in this world meant more to her than family. Her love ran deep, and she made sure everyone felt it—every…
Colfax County, NM Board of Commissioners Dist. 1: Si Trujillo Member 505-617-6893 strujillo@co.colfax.nm.us Dist. 2: Mary Lou Kern Vice Chair 505-617-6895 kern@co.colfax.nm.us Dist. 3: Todd Tatum Chairman 505-652-0039 ttatum@co.colfax.nm.us SPECIAL MEETING JULY 10, 2025 AGENDA PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Colfax County Board of Commissioners will meet…
PUBLIC NOTICE The Governing Body of the City of Raton will hold a Special Meeting in the City Hall Commission Chambers 224 Savage Avenue Raton, New Mexico 87740 THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 AT 5:30 PM Mayor James Neil Segotta, Jr. Mayor Pro-tem Lori Chatterley Commissioner Linde’ Schuster Commissioner Donald Giacomo…
Richard Merino Rich was born on November 15, 1945, to Carmen and Lionel Merino. Who preceded him in death, along with his sisters Dee-Dee Caroll and Becky Reeves. He attended grade school in Trinidad and his high school years were at Trinidad High School, from which he graduated in 1964. He…
July 1, 2025 Public Notice Rescission of Fire Ban – Effective Immediately After careful evaluation of current weather conditions, recent precipitation, and improvements in fire fuel moisture levels, the Colfax County Fire Marshal, in consultation with local fire chiefs and relevant agencies, hereby rescinds the burn ban previously enacted under…
Shirley Prince, President of the Sloat Prince Foundation Board of Directors, is proud to announce its new student scholarship recipient for the 2025-2026 school year, Daeja Martinez. Daeja graduated from Cimarron High School in 2024, and attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces her first college year. Daeja is majoring in social work, with…
Submitted to KRTN by Tiger Softball Head Coach Tommy Barksdale The Raton Tigers softball team finished the season 16 – 12 overall and 10-2 in district play, earning the Lady Tigers a 2nd place finish in District 6AA, and then with a great run into the playoffs losing a close…
Dear Editor, I am submitting the attached report titled “The Role of the Colfax County Assessor’s Office and the Risks of Downsizing” for your review and consideration. Recent discussions by the Colfax County Commission to reduce staffing or funding for the Assessor’s Office raise serious concerns about the future accuracy and fairness…
Tiger Track Represents at State Meet Raton High School competed at the state track and field championships on May 9-10, 2025 in Albuquerque. RHS state qualifiers included: Girls Rhea Jojola (1600 meter medley) Paige Lemons (100 meters, 4×100 meter relay, 4×200 meter relay) Ava Machuca (100,/200 meter alternate) Leticia Marquez…