A rash of recent commercial burglaries has plagued Raton and one of the businesses affected has helped compile a list of others that suffered break-ins and is included here with the permission of the management of each business. We include the information in order to get the word out and…
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Mia Marquez is enjoying being La Reina de Las Vegas and enjoying being a student in Luna’s nursing program. Marquez has been La Reina de Las Vegas since July 2023 and will hold that title until next year’s City of Las Vegas Fiestas. “I do a lot of community outreach,”…
Joseph Joe Gary Abeyta, 62, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on July 18, 2023. Born on March 27, 1961, Joe was a kind-hearted and outgoing individual who always brought laughter to those around him. There was never a dull moment when he was present. He was also very generous…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening September 12, 2023, and hired a new city manager to replace the retiring Scott Berry. Berry will hang around for a while to help transition Dr. Richard Mestas the new city manager into his new digs. Commissioners approved the…
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PRISCILLA (CRUZ) STONECYPHER Priscilla (Cruz) Stonecypher sadly passed away at the age of 80 on July 14, 2023. She spent her last 53 years living in Rosemead, California with her husband William, who passed away in 2018. Priscilla was a loving Mother, cherished grandmother, beloved sister, and supportive friend. She…
Christina Marie Penn ( July 30, 1984 – August 14, 2023 ) Christina Marie “Christi” Penn, age 39, died on Monday, August 14, 2023. A Private memorial service will be held at a later date. Christina Marie “Christi” Penn was born on July 30, 1984, in Clayton, New Mexico Harry…
Luna Community College’s Matthew Garcia, an Administrative Assistant II, in the STEM and Humanities Department, has been chosen by the National Geospatial Technology Center of Excellence to participate in a Geospatial Educator’s Certification Program. The Geo Educator’s Certification Program is designed for educators (middle school through college/university) who are seeking to…
Christella M. Castillo, of Trinidad Colorado, passed away on September 10, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born May 23, 1929, in Tobasco, CO, to Jose Amador and Clorinda Abeyta Vigil. She married Joe A. Castillo on January 30, 1949, and they were married for 57 years until his passing in 2006. Joe and Christella had five children, Gene, Leonard, Hazel, Beverly, and…
Susan Bernice Valdez ( August 24, 1962 – September 09, 2023 ) Susan Bernice Valdez, age 61, died on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas. Cremation has taken place and the family will have a memorial Mass and burial of cremains at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under…