By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton Police arrested Dominic Christopher Mateer (19) and a 17-year-old juvenile male for the four drive by shootings that occurred in Raton over a couple of weeks in November of 2025. On one of the videos that a neighbor provided during one of the shootings…
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By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Ratonians gathered at Ripley Park Friday evening November 28, 2025 for the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony that was held at 5:30 before a large crowd that gathered to watch. From there many folks walked on down Historic First Street to see the static display…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met on Tuesday November 25, 2025, to deal with capital outlay issues, zoning and purchasing including a ventilation hood at the Senior Center. Commissioners heard from Dennis Romero about the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program. The program deals with pre-arrest diversion strategies…
Raton School Board Deals with Assets and Plans By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Raton Board of Education met Thursday evening November 20, for their regular meeting where they discussed the financial report and fixed asset inventory. During the principal reports it was noted that the enrollment at Longfellow is…
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…
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…