Raton City Police arrested Dominic Giron 35, of Raton on multiple charges including burglary and criminal damage to property for an incident at Pinnacle Propane on Sept. 8, 2023, aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon for an incident at the Travel Motel and criminal damage to property and unlawful taking…
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A rash of recent commercial burglaries has plagued Raton and one of the businesses affected has helped compile a list of others that suffered break-ins and is included here with the permission of the management of each business. We include the information in order to get the word out and…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening September 12, 2023, and hired a new city manager to replace the retiring Scott Berry. Berry will hang around for a while to help transition Dr. Richard Mestas the new city manager into his new digs. Commissioners approved the…
The Raton Tigers went on the road for Friday night football in Tucumcari and the Tigers’ defense bit the Rattlers hard while the offense rolled to notch a 41 – 0 victory. With the W, Raton evened their season record to 2-2 and it was apparent early that Raton had…
Colfax County Manager Monte Gore gave the County Commission and Colfax County residents this update on Thursday, Sept. 7 We have had disruptions with Tri-State due to continual trash truck breakdowns. They are behind again. June and I are currently working on legal/operational options. I contacted Arthur Roll-Off and advised him…
A local contractor, KC& MC Services is being recognized for excellence in reclamation work done at the York Canyon Mine west of Raton, New Mexico. The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Mining and Minerals Division has awarded the “2023 Excellence in Reclamation Award” to three companies, Chevron…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2023 New Mexico Department of Health reports first West Nile virus death of 2023 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reports a Valencia County man is the first death in 2023 linked to West Nile virus in the state. The death…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media KRTN Multi-Media Specialist sat down Thursday afternoon August 30, 2023, with Raton Schools Superintendent Kristi Medina and School Board President Jason Phillips to talk bonds and new school. The conversation covered how the school system arrived at the decision to build a new school campus.…
Steven Romero appointed to 8th Judicial District Court judgeship. TAOS – Steven A. Romero, who grew up in Colfax County, has been appointed as an Eighth Judicial District Court judge. Romero’s appointment by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham takes effect Sept. 16, 2023, and he fills a vacancy created by the…