Raton K of C holds bike-a-thon to benefit St. Jude HospitalThe Raton Knights of Columbus held their 24th annual bike-a-thon to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Back row from left to right, Frank Cimino, coordinator, and representing the Knights of Columbus; Lisa Ortega with First National Bank, Terry…
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by Colette M. Armijo RATON — This year’s Parish Fiesta at St. Patrick’s – St. Joseph’s Catholic Church has a little bit of everything for everyone. Beginning on the evening of Friday, July 31, it will be a weekend bustling with activity. “Today I must stay at your house”…
by Edie Flanagin GARDNER — My husband and I have been to each of the nine Hippie Days music fests in Gardner and this year has to be one of the best. As always, the music, food, vendors and “vibes” were great. We always bring our lawn chairs, stake out…
Defense motion to suppress search warrant in drug case grantedDA won’t appeal ruling by Eric Mullens WALSENBURG — Two defendants in a November 2014 drug case are free with charges dismissed after the court found the original search warrant was flawed. Charges against Allen Wayne Martinez, who has been free…
by Brian Manning HUERFANO — Inez Prator, a resident of the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, just turned 99. She was born on July 20, 1916 in Tyrone, Colorado. Her father, Roy Spangler, was a homesteader and he worked for a local cattle ranch. He later became a…
Walsenburg has a bad 24 hours—police, EMTs race from scene to scene by Eric Mullens WALSENBURG — While it may not have been a date that would live in infamy; Wednesday, July 22, 2015 was a day Huerfano and Walsenburg emergency service first responders won’t likely forget for some time.…
by Bill KnowlesWALSENBURG — At a crossroad in its development and growth, the city of Walsenburg needs to look ahead and embrace its future According to City Administrator Dave Johnston, “Until we can get together and decide how we are to spend the money, we arenʼt going anywhere.” With the…
by David TesitorHUERFANO COUNTY — Many people have asked about the flags which appeared seemingly overnight along a stretch of I-25 north of Walsenburg. They start just north of mile marker 60 and extend several miles slightly into Pueblo County. This work is the vision of local resident Lindsey Case,…
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RATON BOARD OF EDUCATION **RHS Krivokapich Media Center** 1535 Tiger Circle, Raton, New Mexico Monday, August 10, 2015 6:00 PM AGENDA I. Call to Order and Roll Call II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Recognition of Students, Staff and Visitors …
“New Mexico True” Tour is headed to Raton. Free Workshop with NM Tourism Secretary Rebecca Latham and the NM Tourism Department on Thursday, August 6th from 9 am until 11 am at the Isabel Castillo Performing Arts Center (next door to the Shuler Theater). Organizer New Mexico Tourism Department Phone: 505-827-7400 Email:…