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Posted March 10, 2024

Colfax County Sheriff Department Promotes Beto Dominguez

Beto Dominguez swearing in for promotion

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

RPD promotions

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.

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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

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