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Weather Plays Havoc Across the Area

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton and Colfax County Fire Fighters responded to Lake Maloya Tuesday evening around 7:00 p.m. for a lightning caused tree fire high up on the mesa west of the lake. Upon arrival fire fighters found a single tree with fire surrounded by oak brush. Fortunately…

Raton High Goes on Lockdown

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media About noon Tuesday afternoon September 17, 2024, things turned chaotic for Raton Schools as Raton High School went on lockdown while Longfellow and Raton Intermediate schools were placed on a shelter in place status. In a release from Raton Schools Superintendent Kristi Medina there was…

Second Suspect in Shooting arrested

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Colfax County Sheriff Deputies arrested Enriquez Cortez Thursday September 12, 2024, in connection with the shooting that took place in Raton’s east side back on August 24, 2024. According to the press release Deputies received word where they could find Cortez. Deputies quickly responded to…

City of Raton Selected for National Parks Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program

The City of Raton announced its selection for planning assistance from the National Parks Service (NPS) through their Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (www.nps.gov/orgs/rtca/index.html). This project will focus on parks and recreation planning, emphasizing parks development to revitalize Raton’s aging parks system. Recognizing the critical role of outdoor recreation…

Colfax Sheriff Arrests B&E Suspect

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media On Tuesday September 10, 2024, just after 7:30 a.m. Colfax County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a breaking and entering at a residence on Johnson Mesa on Highway 72. According to the arrest warrant John Floyd had discovered the male who claimed to be Pete Suthers…

Commissioners Talk De-Annexation Ordinance Repeal and Approve Grant Applications

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening September 10, 2024, to discuss de-annexation of property near exit 450 interchange and deliberate on repealing an ordinance dealing with labor relations that was approved in December of 2020. Alicia Grubelnick was present to talk about the business task…

FAA Grants total $33.4 Million for Airport Upgrades in NM Including Raton and Angel Fire

WASHINGTON —A total of $33,494,691 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been awarded for upgrades at airports across New Mexico.  This federal funding includes grants from the Infrastructure Law including $15.7 million to fully fund a new 21,000-square-foot terminal at the Clovis Regional Airport (CVN) and nearly $2.5 million for…

Union County Resident 1st Confirmed West Nile Virus Infection of 2024 as Horse Owners Encouraged to Vaccinate

Horse owners encouraged to vaccinate against West Nile virus New Mexico reports first human case of West Nile virus infection in 2024 Haga clic aquí para español. LAS CRUCES, N.M. – The state recommends that horse owners vaccinate their animals to protect them from West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern…

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