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Commissioners Hear More News on Budget

By Marty Mayfield KRNT Multi-Media   The Raton City Commission met on Tuesday, April 26th in regular session, and commissioners heard from City Treasurer Michael Ann Antonucci on the third quarter financial report that showed a decline in gross receipts tax, this time by about 3.3% or $76,712. Antonucci reported more bad…

Be Bear Aware When Outdoors This Spring

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 21, 2016: Be bear aware when outdoors this spring SANTA FE – Spring is in the air, and as people and wildlife become more active outdoors the…

Public meeting May 5 in Taos on white-tailed ptarmigan recovery plan

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact, Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 25, 2016: Public meeting May 5 in Taoson white-tailed ptarmigan recovery plan TAOS – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish invites the public to attend…

Biologists believe perch from Eagle Nest Lake will help Abiquiu Lake fishery

New Mexico Department of Game and FishMedia contact: Zen Mocarski, (505) 476-8013Zen.mocarski@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 25, 2016: (B-roll available) Biologists believe perch from Eagle Nest Lakewill help Abiquiu Lake fishery SANTA FE – About 20 years ago, yellow perch were illegally placed into Eagle Nest Lake in northeastern New Mexico,…

New Hours For Raton Transfer Station

The Raton Transfer Station on Armstrong Lane will be open to non-commercial users on Saturdays from 10 AM until 2 PM beginning on Saturday, April 23, 2016. Commercial users are asked to use the facility during normal business hours of Monday through Friday from 8 AM until 3:30 PM, including…

Radio Station WIIFM and the Benefits

By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media   Its all about the customer, Pam Atherton, noted speaker, radio host and media strategist told about 50 business people Thursday evening, April 21st at the Raton Convention Center. It was noted that all but a handful of the 50 business people present were from…

Citizen Advisory Committees to Meet to Recommend Habitat Stamp Projects

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Public contact: Information Center: (888) 248-6866Media contact: Karl Moffatt: (505) 476-8007 karl.moffatt@state.nm.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 20, 2016: Citizen Advisory Committees to Meet to Recommend Habitat Stamp Projects SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has scheduled statewide Habitat…

Charter School, Good or Bad for Raton?

  By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media   Charter Schools have been around for several years now and one maybe coming to Raton which has sparked conversation among Raton residents. Comments have ranged from those in favor, because it offers a choice. While others feel it will hurt the already challenged…

Notice of Open Fire Ban For City of Raton

 Notice of Open Fire Ban EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY (04-12-2016) By ORDER OF RATON FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES   Due to environmental issues (weather conditions, dry fuel loads, and extremely escalating fire conditions), topographical considerations (mountainous terrain, brush and forest covered areas throughout the city) and public safety concerns (people, structures and…

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