Update Lindé Schuster has withdrawn from the race. The remaining candidates were certified Thursday morning. By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Seven applicants field for three seats on the Raton city commission Tuesday at Raton City Hall. District 1 4 Year Sandra Mantz District 2 2 Year Bobby LeDoux Donald…
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The NM Racing Commission worked to sabotage La Mesa Racing’s plans for a racetrackand casino in Raton according to a lawsuit filed Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 in U.S. District Court in Albuquerque. The suit filed on behalf of owner Michael Moldenhauer, claims commissioners let the license expire after the project faced a…
A fiery two vehicle accident occurred about 10 miles east of Des Moines on New Year’s day sending four individuals to the hospital. A Pickup pulling a camper trailer was traveling west on US 64/87 when it crossed the median and went into eastbound lanes and struck a Cadillac SUV…
The first annual Polar Bear Plunge took place at Lake Maloya in Sugarite Canyon State Park Wednesday New Year’s Day. All the proceeds from the plunge this year will be used to help build a veteran’s memorial near Legion Park near downtown Raton. The event was sponsored by the Raton…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media As we look back on 2013 the changes to the Raton business climate were dramatic and far-reaching with closures, sales and buyouts. Key personal changes also affected Raton in dramatic ways. Change started early in the year with the closure of City Market on January…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Four teens were arrested Saturday in Raton after they had been reported to be here by authorities in Wisconsin. At about 10:15 am Raton Police received a call from authorities in Wisconsin about four teens, one female and three males. The call indicated that…
Support Veterans Cemetery at Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire Many veterans in New Mexico and the Southwest are underserved in terms of access to a veterans’ cemetery. New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez created a state veterans cemetery initiative to address this need. The plan is to construct three to four…
Raton fire fighters were called to 830 N 3rd St about 8:00 am for a house fire Friday morning. Upon arrival flames could be seen coming out of the roof area around the front porch. The porch later fell to the ground as the flames weakened it. Two residents of…
Congratulations to the winners of the SHOP AT HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2013!!!! After a big day at International Bank’s Open House, lots of customers, lots of treats, and lots of visiting… The following is a list of businesses that supported the program and a list of the winners. A&A…
Raton City Commissioners Approve Gas Franchise By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Monday afternoon in a quick meeting to handle some last minute city business before the end of the year. Commissioners approved the November financials noting an increase in the gross receipts by 2.25% over…