FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2025 RATON, N.M. – With winter weather approaching, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and Fisher Sand & Gravel announce that construction on Interstate 25, from Raton to the Colorado state line, has been placed under winter suspension. The ongoing $27-million project has paused…
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The Raton Tiger football team found themselves down 21 points as the fourth quarter began against Hozho Academy in Gallup in the 2A Quarterfinals on Saturday, November 15. But, the Tigers roared back scoring three touchdowns in the final 8 minutes, but the 2 point PAT for both of the…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met on Wednesday November 12, 2025, for their first meeting of the month since the regular Tuesday evening time slot fell on the Veterans Day holiday. Commissioners began the meeting with the recognition of Susan Wortman and Andrew Tapia who are members…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Just before 2:00 a.m. November 8th, 2025 New Mexico State Police were called to 1450 State Street in Raton for a Domestic Disturbance involving a Raton PD Officer. Upon arrival Officer Tyler Timms found Jennifer Hightree sitting on the stairs of the apartment building with…
The November 4th election took place in many states in America and in NM it was deemed the “regular local election”. Voter turnout statewide was at 25%, but in Northern NM voter turnout was at a higher percentage and as high as 55% in Harding County as local races and…
Roy, NM — The New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) has officially recognized Roy Municipal Schools as one of the top 25% performing schools in the state, awarding both Roy Elementary and Roy High School the prestigious Spotlight School designation for the 2024–2025 academic year. This honor is based on…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners held their second regular meeting of the month Tuesday evening October 28, 2025, where they dealt with ordinances and change order on a construction project. Santiago Chavez the new director of the Northcentral Economic Development District introduced himself and spoke to the…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The undefeated Santa Rosa Lions (8-0) arrived in Raton Friday afternoon for a very pivotal district game against the Tigers (4-4) with playoff implications on the line for both teams in Class 2A District 2. The Tigers were given little chance of winning, but the…
