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Join Us on March 28 at the Historic Shuler Theater!
RATON, NM — We’re excited to announce the launch of NM CreativeCon, a new statewide series of events designed to
Raton MainStreet’s Special Offer
SPECIAL OFFER Every registrant for the NM CreativeCon in Raton will receive one (1) free ticket to “The French Family
World Journal Reports: Colfax County Implements County-Wide Burn Ban
Burn Ban Notification- Colfax County, New Mexico Due to the onset of drought conditions and weather patterns supporting active fire
Raton Police Department Phone Scam Alert
The Raton Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant following a sophisticated scam attempt reported today by a local
Soft Light, Hard Times, and the Necessary Weird: A Night with Tim Gianulis Upstairs at Meditating Monkey Art Emporium
Upstairs at the Meditating Monkey Art Emporium, Tim Gianulis turned layered landscapes and glowing oddities into a temporary economy of attention, conversation, and actual art sales. For one wine-softened evening, artists, officials, and derby bruisers shared the same orbit — proof that in a struggling town, weirdness isn’t a luxury; it’s infrastructure.
Brenda Ortega Casts a Tejano Spell at Shuler Theater, and Raton Gladly Falls Under It
More than 200 neighbors filled the Historic Shuler Theater for a donation-only concert benefiting the Raton Rotary Club scholarship fund, where Brenda Ortega and Cielo Azul turned a winter evening into something closer to a barrio celebration. Tejano rhythms and Nuevo Mexicano favorites drew people into the aisles, cowboy hats briefly took flight, and generations shared the same pulse of music and memory. By night’s end, more than $1,200 had been raised — and the promise of another gathering lingered in the air.
Raton High School Senior 2026 Spotlight – Elijah Samuel Kenney
Elijah Samuel Kenney, son of Shealynn Kenney What do you think you want to be when you grow up? A
Raton PD Police Blotter for February 25th
TRAFFIC VIOLATION Belinda Hernandez (Raton) Registration expired CALLS FOR SERVICE (February 24)Accident – 1Animal call – 2Burglary- breaking & entering
Raton High School Students Are Among the Top New Mexico State Nominations for the US Presidential Scholar
District and school leaders nominated outstanding Class of 2026 graduating seniors for the US Presidential Scholars Program, one of the
Opportunity for Public Comment: Proposed Amendment to NMAC 8.321.1
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA), through the Behavioral Health Services Division (BHSD), is proposing to amend the New Mexico
Song “Burnin Vein” Written by Michael Martin Murphey, Karla K. Morton and Alan Birkelbach Wins 2026 Western Heritage Award
The Song and Poem/Lyrics Are Part of a Special Edition Book/CD Titled “Santa Fe Trail: Chasing the Big West” RATON, N.M. –
Raton PD Police Blotter for February 24th
ARRESTS Thomas Anaya (42-Raton) Aggravated battery against a household member TRAFFIC VIOLATION Jolly Cordova (Raton) Suspended driver license Erika Manfredi
Raton Police Arrest Raton Man for Alleged Sexual Misconduct with a Minor
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media After an investigation into suspicious activity around the Raton High School Raton Police arrested Cecilio
City of Raton Secures $4.673 Million in Federal Congressionally Directed Funding for Airport Apron Improvements and I-27 / I-25 Interchange Planning
The City of Raton announced today that it has been awarded $4,673,000 through the federal Congressionally Directed Spending process, recently
Raton High School Senior 2026 Spotlight – Reina Erika Esther Raye Gutierrez
Reina Erika Esther Raye Gutierrez, daughter of Denise Romero and Eddie Gutierrez What do you think you want to be
Raton PD Police Blotter for February 23rd
ARRESTS Tara Valdez (45-Trinidad CO) Bench Warrant Possession of controlled substance x 2 counts Francisco Villa (43-Raton) Bench Warrant Aggravated
Raton High School Senior 2026 Spotlight – Mariah Leigh Aguilar
Mariah Leigh Aguilar, daughter of John Garcia and Maria Aguilar What do you think you want to be when you
What the 2026 Legislative Session Means for Local News in New Mexico
Dear friends and supporters,The 2026 legislative session brought important news for the future of local journalism in New Mexico. In
Raton High School Senior 2026 Spotlight – Joshua David Mastrantoni
Joshua David Mastrantoni, son of Billy and Jeralie Mastrantoni What do you think you want to be when you grow
Meditating Monkey Art Emporium – Tim Gianulis Art Reception on February 21st
In Conversation with Tim Gianulis — painter, educator, storyteller. This Saturday, we are honored to host a reception for Tim
Meditating Monkey Art Emporium Young Artists
It’s time to vote for these talented young artists. We here at The Meditating Monkey want you to cast your
