RATON, N.M. – February 24, 2026 – Singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey and Texas Poets Laureate Karla K. Morton and Alan Birkelbach have received a 2026 Western Heritage Award from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Their song “Burnin’ Vein,” with music by Murphey and lyrics by Morton and Birkelbach, won in the…
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Raton, NM — The City of Raton announced that it has been awarded $4,673,000 through the federal Congressionally Directed Spending process, recently approved by Congress and signed into law by the President of the United States. The awards announced on February 23, 2026 include: 1. Raton Crews Field Municipal Airport…
(Santa Fe, New Mexico) – The New Mexico Community Foundation (NMCF) announced it is awarding Alternatives to Violence of Raton $30,000 of a total of $130,000 in grants to support nonprofit organizations working across areas of rural and Indigenous communities, and the environment in New Mexico. With an investment by…
Raton High School Senior 2026 Spotlight Reina Erika Esther Raye Gutierrez, daughter of Denise Romero and Eddie Gutierrez What do you think you want to be when you grow up? I hope to be an oncology nurse What is your favorite color? Navy Blue What is your favorite…
RATON POLICE DEPARTMENT February 27, 2026 ARRESTS Michael Ledoux (47-Cimarron) Bench warrant probation violation False evidence of title or registration x 2 counts, bribery of a witness, Residential burglary, tampering with evidence, larceny, receiving or transferring stolen vehicle or motor vehicles Bree Mixon (22-Amarillo, TX)…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media After an investigation into suspicious activity around the Raton High School Raton Police arrested Cecilio T. Vasquez (43) on February 11th and have charged him with Criminal Sexual Penetration of a child (13-18) a 4th degree felony and Contributing to the delinquency of a minor…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media West bound traffic came to a standstill on US 64/87 Saturday afternoon about 2:25 p.m. after a Subaru car ran into the left back corner of a semi truck trailer traveling west bound. According to State Police the semi was traveling west on US 64/87…
I. Call Meeting to Order by Mayor Lori Chatterley II. Roll Call of the Members of the City Commission and Determination of Quorum. III. Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag. IV. Recognition of Visitors, Citizen of the Month and/or Presentation of Proclamation, Service Award, Congratulations, Condolences, Holiday Schedules…
Raton High School Senior 2026 Spotlight Mariah Leigh Aguilar, daughter of John Garcia and Maria Aguilar What do you think you want to be when you grow up? A Butterfly Keeper What is your favorite color? Rose Gold What is your favorite meal and who cooks it for…