Donald Joe Butler “Donny” was born May 13, 1949 in Culver City, California, just before the family moved to Clayton, New Mexico, where he spent his childhood. He attended college for two years before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1971 and serving a tour in Vietnam, where he earned…
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Geraldine Ann Willwerscheid Merz “Geri” 23 Dec 1931 – 17 Jan 2016 “I will always remember these happy times. Siempre recordaré estes tiempos felices.” On the 10th anniversary of her passing, we remember “Geri” Geraldine Ann Willwerscheid Merz, 23 Dec 1931 – 17 Jan 2016. Geri was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the second of three daughters…
AGENDA REGULAR WATER BOARD MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026, AT 5:00 P.M. CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS 224 SAVAGE AVENUE Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Minutes of December 16, 2025, Water Board Meeting 1. Welcome New Board Member – Mayor ProTem Mark Honeyfield 2. Consideration of Open Meetings Resolution 2026-01…
Raton Public Schools OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT 1550 Tiger Circle Raton, New Mexico 87740 (575) 445-9111 https://www.ratonschools.com Kristie L. Medina, Superintendent Johonna Petrie, Executive Secretary PUBLIC NOTICE The Raton Board of Education members are as follows: Jason Phillips – President Ryan Boone – Vice-President Brenda Ferri – Secretary Ted Kamp…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Raton board of Education met Thursday evening January 15, 2026, for their monthly meeting that included informational reports from the principals and superintendent and the swearing in of reelected board members by District Judge Steven A. Romero. The board voted to keep the board…
AGENDA LODGER’S TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE January 20th, 2026, 9:00 AM COLFAX COUNTY COMMISSION CONFERENSE ROOM, 1St FLOOR OF THE COUNTY BUILDING, 230 N 3RD RATON NM 87740 1. Call to Order 2. Approve Agenda 3. Recognize Visitors 4. Public Comment 5. Financial Update 6. Discussion/Action – Promotional Application – 2026…
Charles “Chuck” LeRoy Green, 83, of Raton, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Chuck was born on November 5, 1942, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Charles Ashbrook Green and Helen Louise Clark. He was raised and attended school in Argentine, Kansas. Chuck married…
Special to KRTN Multi_media On January 10 at approximately 10:54 p.m., New Mexico State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash at 34025 NM Highway 64, NRA property. Upon arrival, officers found a truck that had rolled onto its side and the driver lying outside the vehicle. Emergency personnel attempted lifesaving…