By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commission took on the City Manager contract extension along with bids and reports at their July 29, 2024, special meeting. Yes, that’s right it is a special meeting as the regular meeting on July 23 was postponed due to a publication issue where…
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From Colfax County Manager Monte Gore July 17, 2024 Subject: Commitment to Transparency and Addressing Financial Concerns As part of the Colfax County Board of Commissioners commitment to financial accountability and transparency, I was directed as the County Manager to share the findings and actions taken. Following the departure of…
Special to KRTN Tombstone of a Captor of Billy the Kid to be Dedicated at Raton, New Mexico The Wild West History Association (WWHA) is pleased to announce the completed installation of a grave marker for Frank Stewart (alias of John Wallace Green) in Raton, New Mexico. Stewart was the…
$1 Million from Infrastructure Law to Clean Up Polluted Sites in Raton, Invest in Workforce Development for SFCC WASHINGTON — $1 million in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were recently announced and awarded to Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and the City of Ratón. This funding was made possible through the Infrastructure Law, which was…
Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commission met Tuesday evening July 9, 2024, and discussed the introduction of an ordinance to repeal ordinance 1010 which deals with the labor management relations and discussion of a dangerous building on First Street. Commissioners heard from City Manager Rick Mestas about Ordinance 1010…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Balloon-goers woke to cloudy, gloomy skies Friday morning July 5, for the first day of the 2024 International/Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally, but not long after, the sun rose above the mesa, the clouds began to burn off leaving clear blue skies to greet the…
The annual Raton NM July 4th fireworks display went off without a hitch Thursday night for 2024 after a short rain shower cooled things off. The display lasted about 19 minutes and was accompanied by locals shooting off their fireworks before and after to the delight of spectators.
George M “Corky” Fernandez was raised on the family ranch in the Sweetwater Valley west of Colmor, NM. He attended Springer Schools where he participated in FFA all 4 years of High School, learning Parliamentary Procedures, serving as Class President, Student Council, FFA Chapter President as well as local, county,…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Colfax County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, July 2 released the identity of the man who was killed on Monday, July 1 in a collision with an Amtrak train as Lowell Stanfill. No further details were released as the investigation continues. Around 10:55 a.m. Monday morning…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – INDEPENDENCE DAY To the Editor: On July 4th, we will celebrate our country’s independence. While we are celebrating with parades, cookouts, and fireworks, let’s not forget those who have made sacrifices to protect our nation. As a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Roy Unit #33,…