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Law Enforcement News
- Colfax County Sheriff Department Promotes Beto Dominiguez
- Raton Police Department Promotes Two New Officers
Posted March 10, 2024
Colfax County Sheriff Department Promotes Beto Dominguez
On March 1, 2024 Sheriff Baca swore in Detective Dominguez as Lieutenant of the Colfax County Sheriffs Office. Lieutenant Dominguez.
Lieutenant Dominguez has served in law enforcement for the past 17 years, 11 years previously with the Raton Police Departments, and the past 5 1/2 years with the Colfax County Sheriff Department. Lieutenant Dominguez will continue to assist with investigations.
Posted March 7, 2024
Raton Police Department Promotes Two Officers
James Valdez is hereby promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief. James has served in the capacity of Captain for the last 9 years with a total time of service to the City of Raton of 23 years. Deputy Chief Valdez is an invaluable part of our team, the City of Raton and its citizens are well served by him in this position.
Cory Coca is hereby promoted to the rank of Captain. Cory has served in the capacity of Patrol Sergeant for the last 9 years with a total time of service to the City of Raton of 19 ½ years. Captain Coca is another invaluable part of our team; the City of Raton and its citizens are well served by him in this position.
Congratulations Deputy Chief Valdez and Captain Coca!!
Chief Garcia
Thank you to the Raton Police Department for their dedication and service. And, thank you Marty for your coverage of the events.
May 8, 2024
ARRESTS
Angelic Martinez (26 – Springer) – Magistrate Court warrant for arrest, based on the Criminal
Complaint & Affidavit for Arrest, on a charge of aggravated fleeing from law enforcement
Nathan Vigil (29 – Clayton) – Department of Corrections arrest order for violating conditions of
probation due to multiple or repeated violations
NON-TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Robert Palladini (Raton) – shoplifting
TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Angelica Sanchez (Raton) – driver to be licensed & no child restraint