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New Economic Development Director and Funding for Broadband Announced at Raton Regional Economic Development Summit
Written By Mary Elder, Contributor
The Raton Convention Center was the site last week for two days of meetings focused on economic development. Hosted by the City of Raton with sponsorship from InBank, Resound Networks, Raton MainStreet, Better City, K-BOB’s Restaurant, Vigil & Associates, El Raton Media Works, and the Raton Adventure Center, the Raton Regional Economic Development Summit (Oct. 16) and Summit of Governments (Oct. 17) drew more than 150 presenters and attendees from around the area.
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Raton Regional Economic Development Summit October 16-17
Posted October 19, 2024
by Sally Hoger
The Raton Economic Summit and Summit of Governors was held on October 16 and 17 at The Raton Convention Center. Over 100 participants attended including Senator Pete Campos, Si Trujillo, Lindeˊ Schuster, Mark Honeyfield. Our newly hired Economic Development Coordinator, Cynthia Molina, drove to Raton from Wyoming for her first official day on the job. Numerous out-of-town visitors and government officials were in attendance.
The two-day Summit was organized by Ann Theis, Manager of Better City, Audrey Godfrey and Eric Gibson. Tables were set up in the main room of The Raton Convention Center and local art as displayed on each table and was for sale. Sponsors included INBank, Raton Main Street, K-Bob’s, Vigil & Assoc., Raton Media Works and Resound.
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Deluge Causes Cancellations
by Laura Brewer
Weekends are usually very busy in Raton, but several of the events were postponed or cancelled this weekend because of the constant rain.
As a semi-arid, high desert, this region of New Mexico receives 15 – 20 inches of moisture in an entire year. In the past two days, some residents have recorded more than 5″ in one day.
The coming week is expected to be sunny and mild, which is a good forecast for the Halloween festivities.
The Raton Community Clean Up Day and the High Country Meats Fall Festival were both postponed. Watch for updates in future editions of The Ratonian.
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Senior Spotlight
Gabriela Vega, daughter of Albert and Denise Navarrette
What do you think you want to be when you grow up?
An Ultrasound Tech
What is your favorite color?
Black and Dark Green
What is your favorite meal and who cooks it for you?
Mustard Chicken that my mom makes
What is your favorite song and why?
Besitos by Selena y los Dinos because it is such a good song
What are your Hobbies?
Reading, coloring, listening to music and hanging out with my sister
What do you like best about RHS?
The teachers
What are you most proud of accomplishing in high school?
That I am going to graduate with a phlebotomy certificate
What did you learn in high school that you didn’t expect to learn?
How to make a yearbook
What do you think you will be doing in 10 years?
Working as an ultrasound tech and married with kids
Do you have any advice for younger students?
Always take the opportunity to have fun and never take the little things for granted
Selene Ida Alford , daughter of Lance and Alysa Alford
What do you think you want to be when you grow up?
Cosmetologist
What is your favorite color?
Navy Blue
What is your favorite meal and who cooks it for you?
Meatloaf my mom makes
What is your favorite song and why?
Wicked Ways by Mass of Men, Eva and Bring me to life by Evanescence
What are your Hobbies?
Drawing and Painting
What do you like best about RHS?
The Teachers (Mr. Peterman)
What are you most proud of accomplishing in high school?
Being able to make it this far
What did you learn in high school that you didn’t expect to learn?
The teachers actually care about you
What do you think you will be doing in 10 years?
Working and being able to take care of my family
Do you have any advice for younger students?
Don’t take things for granted
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