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…
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Colfax County Fire Marshall Nate Sandoval announced on March 25, 2026 that the Moreno Valley Fire District would be the fifth district in Colfax County to request a Fire Ban. Colfax County has eight fire districts total and now over half of them have requested to be added to the…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met on Tuesday March 24, 2026, with a wide range of items on their agenda including receiving guidelines for budget preparations, an MOU with Las Animas County and zoning matters passed on from the planning and zoning commission. Commissioners began the business…
Judy Ann Lucio (Mondragon), a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, at the age of 59. Her sudden loss has left her family and all who loved her holding tightly to the light she brought into their lives. Judy Ann…
Abigail Valdez of Des Moines, recently participated in the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Contest in Los Lunas and won 1st place in the girls 9 year-old division! Abigail made 11 of 25 to win the competition held on March 21. She is the daughter of Nicole Rodriguez and…
Graciano Vidal Sena Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026, with his two daughters by his side. He was born on April 18, 1944, in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Graciano Sena Sr and Cipriana Jaramillo-Sena. Graciano, better known as “JR” moved from Las Vegas, NM…
Judy Ann Lucio (Mondragon), a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, at the age of 59. Her sudden loss has left her family and all who loved her holding tightly to the light she brought into their lives. Judy Ann…
2026 NMAA State Spirit Championships – Cheer Results Category School PER 1 Total PER 2 Total Total Cheer A-2A Questa 86.1 78.97 165.07 Cheer A-2A Texico 78.67 75.33 154 Cheer A-2A Raton 78.5 75 153.5 Cheer A-2A Jal 78.07 70.7 148.77 Cheer A-2A Santa Rosa 75.63 70.33 145.97 Cheer A-2A…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Tigers travelled to Mora on Saturday afternoon for a double header and brought home the win in both games by the 10 run rule in both games. Senior Chris Ortega went the distance for Raton win striking out six batters and only walking two.…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media The Lady Tigers travelled south into the heat to play in the Dexter Invitational Tourney and brought home a third place finish for their efforts. Hayden Middlebrook pitched the entire game on Thursday and only had two hits with four strikeouts and seven walks in…