By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioner met Tuesday evening February 28, and heard from a large gathering of Pickle Ball enthusiast to transform the El Portal property into an eight-court pickle ball facility in the hopes of bringing tournaments and other to downtown Raton. Residents turned out to…
Posts published in February 2023
Notice of Board Vacancies The City of Raton is requesting applications for the following boards: Planning & Zoning Commission (1 position). Planning and Zoning Commission must own real estate within the City of Raton. Extraterritorial Zoning Commission (1 position) and the Library Board (1 position). Accepting applications until positions are…
Lyle E. Anthony ( October 12, 1933 – February 15, 2023) Lyle E. Anthony, 89, peacefully went to his heavenly home early in the morning of Wednesday, February 15, 2023, in Raton, New Mexico. Lyle was born October 12, 1933, in Quinn, South Dakota to Edwin and Iloe (Shaffer) Anthony.…
Raymond D. Romero ( November 09, 1950 – February 08, 2023) Raymond D. Romero passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2023. Raymond was born on November 19, 1950, in Raton, New Mexico to John F. and Eva C. Romero. He graduated from Raton High School and New Mexico State University…
Wallis R. Miles 84, was united with Jesus on February 6, 2023. He was born August 17, 1938, in Duncan Oklahoma to Raymond and Billye Miles. Wallis married Anna Pollard on August 16, 1960. Wallis Attended Syracuse University where he obtained two Bachelor’s degrees. He was an electrical engineer, Avionics Officer, Production Manager, Logistics Plans…
A regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Raton will be held on February 28, 2023 at 6 p.m. Pursuant to City of Raton Open Meetings Resolution 2023-01 Commissioners may participate via conference call. The following subjects will be considered by the City Commission and may be…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Maxwell Bears hosted the District 5A championship game Saturday evening with the Cimarron Rams, the fifth time these two teams met this season and what a game it was as Maxwell held off Cimarron in OT 46-43. Coach Eloy Brazil noted the Bears were…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The District 5A girls championship game was held in Roy Friday evening February 24, 2023 where basketball fans got their money’s worth, but as the game got underway it was a low scoring game that had Lady Blue fans nervous as they girls fell behind…
Mike Garcia ( July 27, 1949 – February 16, 2023 ) Mike Garcia, Jr. (Taco) gained his wings on February 16, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home at the age of 73. I’m positive the 1st words out of his mouth once he reached heaven was “What do ya think…