Richard Merino Rich was born on November 15, 1945, to Carmen and Lionel Merino. Who preceded him in death, along with his sisters Dee-Dee Caroll and Becky Reeves. He attended grade school in Trinidad and his high school years were at Trinidad High School, from which he graduated in 1964. He…
Posts published in July 2025
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton Fire and Emergency services along with the Colfax County Rapid Response were called to a house fire around 4:40 p.m. Sunday afternoon in the 300 block of Lopez Street in east Raton. Shortly after the call came in smoke could be seen rising high…
The Raton New Mexico annual 4th of July Fireworks filled the skies Friday night put on by Do It Right Pyro and owner Scott Johnson. The 2025 Raton NM Fireworks Display held on July 4th, 2025
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Its the 4th of July and the 249th birthday of our country and what a better way to celebrate than to get together and watch hot air balloons inflate and fill the sky in south Raton while munching on pancakes and sausage. The Elks Lodge…
A regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Raton will be held on July 8, 2025 at 6 p.m. Pursuant to City of Raton Open Meetings Resolution 2025-01 Commissioners may participate via conference call. The following subjects will be considered by the City Commission and may be…
REGULAR MEETING JULY 8, 2024 AGENDA Dist. 3: Todd Tatum Member 505-652-0039 ttatum@co.colfax.nm.us PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Colfax County Board of Commissioners will meet in Regular Session on Tuesday, July 8, 2024, at 9:00 A.M., in the Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor at the Colfax County Building, Raton,…
Notice Public Input Forum for ICIP & Budget Workshop July 8, 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Colfax County Board of Commissioners will meet in a Budget Workshop and ICIP Meeting on Wednesday, July 8th, 2025, to Immediately follow July 8th Regular Commission Meeting 9a.m. in the Commission…
Robert Anthony Gonzales was born March 19, 1968, passed away June 29, 2025, at home after fighting a long-term illness, at the young age of 57. He was born to Mario and Flora Gonzales from Trinidad Colorado. He was preceded in death by his Father Mario John and Sister Jennifer…
Gloria Jean Manarik Our beloved Mother & Grandmother, Gloria Jean Manarik (Jaramillo), 83, passed away surrounded by her loving family in Brighton, Colorado on April, 5th, 2025 just as the beautiful morning pink sunrise began. She was born outside Trinidad, Co in Sopris, Colorado on July, 27th, 1943 to parents,…
July 1, 2025 Public Notice Rescission of Fire Ban – Effective Immediately After careful evaluation of current weather conditions, recent precipitation, and improvements in fire fuel moisture levels, the Colfax County Fire Marshal, in consultation with local fire chiefs and relevant agencies, hereby rescinds the burn ban previously enacted under…









