Joe Amado Valdez age 84 of Raton, NM passed away Sunday October 16, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born July 26, 1932 in Antencio, NM, the son of Dessie and Rose Fernandez-Valdez. Mr. Valdez worked for the New Mexico Highway Department until his retirement. A private service…
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Paul James Hollowell began his journey with our Lord on October 16, 2016. Paul was born to James Hollowell and Gloria Encinias, on October 18, 1965. Paul worked for the United States Postal Serves and Federal Express in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Paul enjoyed tinkering with automobiles, riding his Harley motorcycle,…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners dealt with a myriad of topics Tuesday evening October 25 at their regular meeting including hearing from Roy Fernandez the UMWA union representative, who represent three of the city unions, about the proposed changes to the personnel policies and collective bargaining ordinance.…
Raton Memorial Veterans Park has a new and improved look as City of Raton Public Works staff installed 8 brand-new flagpoles for the flags at the park located on Legion Drive. Raton Parks and Rec Director Jarod Chatterly said the poles were purchased and installed for a cost of about…
The Raton PBW hosted a Candidates Forum Monday evening in the Shuler Theater. On hand at the forum were: Jeff Carr and Landon Newton candidates for Colfax County Commissioner, District 3. Kathy Trujillo and Vicki Walton, Candidates for Treasurer Joyce Valdez, a write-in candidate, and Rayetta LeDoux Trujillo for Colfax…
Rosando S. Casaus Jr., age 54, passed away at Parkview Medical Center on October 23, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 3PM-6PM at the Comi Chapel. At his request cremation to follow with no services. Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi…
RHS Robotics Team GRRT traveled on Saturday, Oct 22 to TSJC and took the 2016 BEST Robotics Championship themed “Bet the Farm”. Sponsored through SoCo Best @ Trinidad State Junior College, the RHS Robotics Team GRRT was awarded: A team from Raton, made up of 7th through 11th graders, dominated this…
The Colfax Soil & Water Conservation District will meet in regular session on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room of the Raton Post Office, 245 Park Avenue, Raton, New Mexico. The meeting is open to the public and the following business will be conducted: AGENDA…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media It took the varsity three games to tame the Lady Panthers from Pecos Saturday evening but a different story for the JV as Raton dropped both games in the match to Pecos. It was a slow start as Raton JV volleyball took to the court…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Friday night football in Raton saw another first as the Texico Wolverines entered the jungle for the first time ever as Texico was placed in District 5AAA football. Another first took place in the jungle before the game as two-time national championship player Mark…