Francine Barajas was born on April 25, 1967, and departedon January 17, 2023. Francine passed away after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Madrid. Left to cherish her memory are the loves of her life son Zachary Madrid and niece/bestie Presley Salinas. Also left…
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Susan Barajas passed away on January 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born September 5, 1946, to Reynaldo Aguilar and Fannie Baca, who preceded her in death. Susan was also preceded in death by her daughter Francine Barajas, son-in-law Edward Madrid, brothers Mark Martinez and Reinaldo Aguilar,…
Raton High School Senior 2025 Spotlight Aurora Alyssa Holling, daughter of James and Frances Holling What do you think you want to be when you grow up? I want to be an Emergency Medicine Doctor or an ER Nurse What is your favorite color? Pink or raspberry What…
James (Jim) Tokar, age 79, passed away on February 15, 2025, in Pueblo, Colorado. He was born October 27, 1945, in Aguilar, Colorado, to Frank and Mary (Blahut) Tokar. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Helen Weber of Loveland, his brother Frank Tokar, Jr. of Erie, and…
Christopher “Chris” Alderette ( October 26, 1963 – January 12, 2025 ) Christopher “Chris” Alderette, age 61, was called to heaven on January 12, 2025. Chris gave all he had to battle his acute illness. He was born on October 26, 1963, to Victor Alderette Sr. and Selena Valenzuela Alderette…
The Raton City Commission set aside a couple of hours on Tuesday, Feb., 18 to gather at City Hall to get an update on pressing needs and projects for the City’s immediate and long-term future. City Manager Rick Mestas started the planning session with a “State of the City” presentation…
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING February 21, 2025 @ 1:00 p.m. Zia Conference Room MCMC Acute Care Facility 203 Hospital Drive AGENDA PROCEDURAL ITEMS A. Call to Order B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call D. Correction/Approval of Agenda (Action Item) E. Correction/Approval of Minutes (Action Item) 1. January 17,…
Raton High School Senior 2025 Spotlight Kristina Morgan Casey, daughter of Leola Arnold and Robert Casey What do you think you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a hair stylist What is your favorite color? Pink What is your favorite meal and who…
Raton High School Senior 2025 Spotlight Laney Ryan Ortega, daughter of Tracy Lucero and Eric Ortega What do you think you want to be when you grow up? I hope to become a psychiatrist What is your favorite color? Pink and green What is your favorite meal and…
Loretta Medina passed away peacefully on 2/8/25 surrounded by her family after her fight had finally come to an end. During this whole time, Loretta was the glue to her family, her husband Allen’s rock, and her children’s motivation. However, to her grandchildren she was everything. Loretta was born to…