Wesley “Possum” Brown, a devoted family man, veteran, rancher, and community servant, passed away on August 21, 2026, in Raton, New Mexico. He was born on May 2, 1931, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Wesley Green Brown and Iva Fay Coleman Brown. Wesley married Betty on June 8, 1952, and…
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Catharine Louise Ferrari, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at the age of 96½, surrounded by the loved ones who meant so much to her. Catharine was born on February 11, 1930, in Sugarite, New Mexico, to Hurley Gayet and…
Phyllis V. Pavlich entered the world on May 30, 1931. She was the 5th of 8 children born to Dragan “Charles” and Matilda “Tilda” (Starkovich) Pavlich. Her siblings were: Agnes, David, Joseph, Betty Jo, Mary Lou, Katherine, and James. Her early years were spent in the coal camp of Brilliant,…
Della Mae Butt, age 98, of Raton, New Mexico. Passed away peacefully on August 11th, 2026. She was born on May 11th, 1928, at Philmont Scott Ranch in Cimarron, NM. She was the eldest daughter of William Atchison and Elda Clyburne. Della Mae graduated from high school in 1946. She…
NOTICE OF POTENIAL QUORUM PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a quorum of the Raton Public Service Board of Directors may attend the following: Sustainability Partnership meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in the Raton City Commission Chambers located at 224 Savage Ave, Raton, NM 87740 at 1:00 PM to…
Sylvia Jean Nightingale Schmidt, June 14, 1932 – August 21, 2026, Our dear mom and grandma, Sylvia Jean Nightingale Schmidt, peacefully fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the age of 94 years. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Central Time on…
Julia Benavidez Madrid, age 101, passed away on August 18, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Julia was born in Aguilar, CO to Fernando Vigil and Sinforosa Passarelli Vigil. She grew up in Trujillo Creek and graduated from Aguilar High School. Julia was united in marriage to Lee Benavidez in December…
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Georgia Katherine Montoya of Trinidad, CO. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 7, 2026, at the age of 78. Devoted to her faith and family, she cherished time spent with her loved ones creating many…
Mark Cleland Shull passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on August 13, 2026. He was born on February 16, 1952, in New Jersey. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, parents, numerous siblings, and nephew Brian Coulter. He is survived by his daughters Jeni (Bret) Jackson,…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Raton Tigers began the 2026 football season on the road and travelled all the way across the state for a game in Farmington with Navajo Prep Friday night August 21, 2026. The Tigers had questions again having graduated several from last year’s playoff contender,…