The annual Raton NM July 4th fireworks display went off without a hitch Thursday night for 2024 after a short rain shower cooled things off. The display lasted about 19 minutes and was accompanied by locals shooting off their fireworks before and after to the delight of spectators.
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George M “Corky” Fernandez was raised on the family ranch in the Sweetwater Valley west of Colmor, NM. He attended Springer Schools where he participated in FFA all 4 years of High School, learning Parliamentary Procedures, serving as Class President, Student Council, FFA Chapter President as well as local, county,…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Colfax County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, July 2 released the identity of the man who was killed on Monday, July 1 in a collision with an Amtrak train as Lowell Stanfill. No further details were released as the investigation continues. Around 10:55 a.m. Monday morning…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – INDEPENDENCE DAY To the Editor: On July 4th, we will celebrate our country’s independence. While we are celebrating with parades, cookouts, and fireworks, let’s not forget those who have made sacrifices to protect our nation. As a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Roy Unit #33,…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening June 25, 2024, for their second regular meeting where they approved contracts for solid waste and IT services. Commissioners approved the repeal of Ordinance 1026 which eliminates court fees for municipal court under New Mexico State Statute 35-14-11 which…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton School Board Met Monday June 17 in a short meeting to go over policy and financial reports. Board members talked about the use of cell phones in class and during the school day. Part of the problem comes when a cell phone is…
Input Sought for Taos Canyon Forest and Watershed Restoration Project TAOS, N.M., June 17, 2024— The Carson National Forest is seeking comments for the proposed Taos Canyon Forest and Watershed Restoration Project. The 83,000-acre proposed project area is in the Enchanted Circle Landscape, located south of U.S Highway 64 between Taos and…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening June 11 for the first regular meeting of the month where the ICIP plan was once again discussed, and they discussed and made decisions on the proposed pickleball courts to be built at Roundhouse Park. Warren Walton talked about…
Congresswoman Teresa Ledger-Fernandez (NM-Dist 3) arrived in Raton on Thursday, May 30 with a $3,000,000 check for the City of Raton Film School and Media Project. The capital injection put the project on firm ground and several local and regional officials and interested onlookers gathered for the check presentation in…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 31, 2024 New Mexico State Parks to hold additional meetings on proposed fee adjustments Public input from first round of meetings incorporated into a revised proposal SANTA FE, NM – The State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department(State Parks) announces another…