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…
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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…
This story began back in August of 1982, when the late, great Lewis Stratton, Superintendent of Roy Schools hired me to teach Social Studies. One day Mr. Stratton asked me if I liked basketball. I said “Sure!” The next thing I knew I was coaching Boys Junior High Basketball,…
After 10 long years, lots of paperwork and wrangling the $3 million Crews Field Runway Expansion Project is finally complete. Dignitaries and others responsible for completion of the project were on hand today to cut the ribbon officially opening the 1300 foot runway extension. The ribbon cutting took place at…
RATON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Inclement Weather Protocol 11/22/2013 The rationale that the superintendent uses for determining whether schools should close or start late for inclement weather is the following: The superintendent first checks with the Transportation to see if the bus drivers feel it is safe to drive…