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Special to KRTN 2/2/16 ALBUQUERQUE – Cody Martinez, of Raton who was arrested originally on Jan. 20, 2016,  on local charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, tampering with evidence, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct, had local charges dismissed in favor of federal prosecution and made his initial appearance Tuesday,…

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media   Raton Police arrested Andreas Vargas (18) Thursday (January 28, 2016) in connection with a shooting in the 800 block of North Second that occurred on November 3, 2015 around 11:00 p.m. Two individuals took a shotgun and a .40 caliber handgun and shot into…

by Sherry Goodyear SPRINGER — If asked, most residents of Springer would’ve said that it is a safe, quiet place to live, but that perception was shattered in the wee morning hours of Friday, January 15, 2016.  The Springer Market, located on Maxwell Avenue, was receiving its tri-weekly bread delivery…

by Bill Knowles TRINIDAD — The Las Animas County Commissioners, after meeting with the county’s attorney, decided they will pay sheriff’s deputies and detention officers for the second half of December.  The decision will also pay for overtime through the 15th of December, including the Thanksgiving holiday. The total payout…

by Bill Knowles TRINIDAD — The Las Animas County Board of County Commissioners began filling slots on various committees and quasi-governmental agencies during the Jan. 19, 2016 regular meeting. Commission Chair Mack Louden was chosen on a 3-0 vote to continue sitting on the executive board for the Southern Colorado…

by Brian Orr WALSENBURG- The Walsenburg City Council moved forward in their quest to find a new city administrator, stated interim administrator Lew Quigley.  Ads are being placed, with the hope that the council will be able to interview candidates in February, and having someone start in the position by…

by Bill Knowles TRINIDAD — The Trinidad City Council moved through the agenda quickly, finishing business in just over an hour during their regular meeting Jan. 19, 2015. A contract with Blue Diamond Builders for roof repair at the Rice Building, the new home for the Trinidad Police Department, in…

by Nancy Christofferson COLFAX — Colfax County will celebrate its 147th anniversary Jan. 25.  It was created in 1869 from the eastern portion of Taos County and named for the vice president of the United States of the time, Schuyler Colfax. Schuyler Colfax as a vice president does not come…

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media   Commissioners accepted a one-year lease agreement for the National Guard Armory located on city property near the Crews Field airport. The National Guard no longer has a use for the facility and has vacated the building. The National Guard Armory Board approved the lease…