Raton Community Pulse

Raton residents have fresh ways to get outside this summer.

• New Forest Service app: Plan trips with details on closures, amenities, fishing, hiking...

Deb Haaland leads the Democratic primary for governor with 72% of the vote, positioning her to potentially become the first Native American woman governor of any state, while Greg Hull tops the Republican side at 47%.

• Winds pick up to 15-20 mph Tuesday afternoon and 20-25 mph by evening
• Gusts ease overnight before lighter conditions return Wednesday through the weekend
• Highs top out in the 90s today then settle into the low 80s midweek

Raton and Colfax County drivers face sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and license/insurance stops throughout June as New Mexico State Police...

The oil-and-gas industry holds notable sway in New Mexico's governor's race as the state enjoys robust finances from historic production and Iran War revenues. This creates an awkward windfall for progressive Democrats who oppose the conflict.

Melissa Casias, 53, was found dead in the Carson National Forest nearly a year after vanishing while walking along State Road 518. Her case as a...

Police Activity

• Arrests Reported: George Aguirre, Thomas Anaya, Anastasia Ellison, and Noe Moncada were arrested on charges including warrants,...

Sam Bregman remains optimistic about winning the Democratic nomination despite trailing Deb Haaland in polls and fundraising, citing the new role of independent voters in the primary. The winner faces the Republican nominee in November.

Raton PD made four arrests June 1, including bench warrants and drug charges.

• George Aguirre and Noe Moncada, both local, faced warrants and...

A new law effective May 20 now lets C-PACE financing pair with Industrial Revenue Bonds, clearing the way for commercial property owners to fund energy upgrades with private capital and no public dollars.

The Republican Party of New Mexico is appealing a district court ruling that removed Chairwoman Amy Barela and banned primary endorsements, calling it...

Athletics Eligibility Changes

• 🔥 NMAA Free Transfer Rule: The NMAA Board of Directors is expected to vote on a proposal allowing...

A proposed 'free' transfer rule under consideration by the NMAA board, with a vote expected Thursday, could reshape high school athletics statewide. Raton student-athletes and coaches should monitor the outcome for potential eligibility impacts.

New Mexico lawmakers are extending the Federal Funding Stabilization Subcommittee through 2026 to track federal program cuts and coordinate the...

166 part-time jobs are currently listed in Raton, NM, including a Civil Process Server role with Martin Investigations paying up to $25/hour, flexible...

AI Education Policies Discussed Locally

• 🔥 State AI Guidance Update: A legislative analyst recommended comprehensive state policies on AI use in...

New Mexico lawmakers are being urged to set AI education policies after a presentation in Raton, with the state teachers union expecting AI use to...

New Mexico is expanding workforce training across creative industries and semiconductor manufacturing, with direct ties to rural communities like...

Dry heat is settling in across northern New Mexico this weekend, with Raton seeing scattered storms Friday then drier conditions through Sunday.

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No significant updates today.