By Billy Donati KRTN Multi-Media The Raton Schools announced that the district has hired Duncan R. Ware as the new Raton High School principal. Ware was one of eight finalists interviewed by the School Board, Supt. Dr. Neil Terhune and a citizens committee of seven residents of the school…
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Edward Cipriano Montoya age 93 of Springer, New Mexico passed away on June 14, 2014 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born on March 11, 1921 to Margarito and Rosa Montoya in Sweetwater, New Mexico. Ed was lost in a snow storm at the age of 4 years. He…
Lorenzo Martinez, 91, cowboy, father, grandfather, brother, & friend went home to join his Lord on June 9, 2014. Lorenzo was born on September 7, 1922 in Des Moines, New Mexico. He leaves to cherish his memory his children: Lorenzo W. (Sue) Martinez and Catherine Martinez; his granddaughters: Jennifer, Nichole…
Mildred Mae Demchek age 81 went on her final journey on Tuesday June 10, 2014. She was born December 29, 1932 in Maxwell, NM, the daughter of Charles A. and Devada Waddle-Layton. She was a cook at the Miners’ Colfax Medical Center for 17 years. She is preceded in death…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Fans, Little League players and Osos honored one of the most colorful sports fans to grace the field and the court of not only Raton sports but those in Springer and the surrounding area. Henry “Sugar Bear” Tapia could often be heard cheering on the…
Janet Elaine Wheeler, age 79, went home to her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2014. Memorial Services will be held at Restoration Fellowship Church, 10200 Album Ave. El Paso, Texas on Tuesday June 10, 2014 at 6:00 PM. Visitation from 5 to 6pm. Jan was born on December 23,…
Raton City Commission Meets By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Land Fill, Street issues and Fire Department issues filled most of the Raton city commission meeting Tuesday evening as commissioners approved a new contract with the Raton Fire Fighter’s union. The new contract includes a 2% raise for fire fighters and…
Adelina Montoya, age 76, died on Sunday, June 8, 2014 in Amarillo, Texas. SERVICES: Rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 12 by Deacon P. Louis Montoya and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 13, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton…
Special To KRTN Multi-Media Colfax County DWI Program Receives a $10,000.00 Good Neighbor Grant® Raton, New Mexico, (May 30, 2014) –State Farm® Good Neighbor Grant, is pleased to announce a $10,000.00 grant award to Colfax County DWI, supporting their Protecting You Protecting Me (PYPM) teen driver safety program. PYPM is…
Edra Phillips age 106 of Raton, NM passed away on June 5th, 2014 at the MCMC Long Term Care Facility. She had been a resident there for the past 8 years. Edra was born on February 23, 1908 in Casey, IL. The second child of six to Mary and Albert…