Sylvia Lynn Doherty, age 82, of Clayton, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, in Sterling, CO, with her son Tim Doherty by her side. A Celebration of life will be held on May 9th, Saturday at 4:00 pm at the Clayton Golf Club, Air Park St., Clayton,…
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Leroy Valencia of Raton, New Mexico went home to heaven on March 30 2026. He was born on August 10, 1944 in Otis , New Mexico to parents Gene and Lucy Valencia. He was preceded in death by his brother Geno Valencia and is survived by his wife of 37 years, Janet…
Jess L. “Gib” Gibson, 84, of Trinidad, Colorado, passed away on April 2, 2026. Born on July 20, 1941, in Granada, Colorado, to Philo and Eva Marie (Minder) Gibson, he spent his formative years in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. After high school, Jess began a distinguished military career by enlisting in the United States…
Geraldine Lowene Hayes “Jeri” 97 of Trinidad and Colorado Springs passed away on March 5, 2026, peacefully in her sleep. Jeri was born on February 6, 1929, to George and Imo Christensen in Exira, Iowa (Audubon County), a Danish community. She graduated from Exira High School in 1946. She played…
With heavy hearts and sadness, we announce the passing of Ramos P. Trujillo. Born March 18th 1939 in Capulin N.M. Survived by her husband of 64 years Nasario F. Trujillo Jr, sons Gilbert (Bernadine) Denver Co, Frank (Rose) Trampas N.M, Nick, Randy and James Raton. Grandchildren Danielle (David Lopez) Trampas, Joelle (Kentrell…
Loretta Bernice Colangelo(Sims), loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and aunt, passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 84. Loretta was born January 11, 1942 in Melbourne, Arkansas, to Lenard and Ruby Sims (Vest). She graduated Raton High School Class of 1959. Loretta and John Colangelo Jr.…
Albert Manfredi Junior was called to heaven on February 5, 2026 to be with all the loved ones who proceeded him to their final resting place. He was a strong, kind, man, and if you were his friend, he would do anything for you, those of you that were fortunate…
It is with heavy hearts and many tears the family saw Ellen Davis Dameron welcomed into the arms of the Lord on March 7, 2026 to find love, comfort and no pain. Ellen was born in Raton, NM on June 23, 1960 the daughter of Glen and Gerry Davis. She…
MELVIN DOUGLAS DETHLEFS, Known as Mel to friends and neighbors, our admired community member passed away in his home February 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the VFW Post 3271, 104 S. 1st Street in…
Walter “Wally” Louis Chaves, 81, of Raton, New Mexico, went to meet the lord on March 14, 2026, in Greeley, Colorado. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Hilo, Hawaii, to parents Walter Chaves and Hilda (Cadinha) Chaves. Wally was a hard-working man who loved the ranching life. After graduating from…