Raton Community Pulse

Key hurdles for Project Jupiter data center's gas pipeline in southern NM:

• FERC staff protest: Application incomplete, lacking historic preservation...

Key threats for Raton from statewide drought:

• Third straight year of extreme drought, with northern NM snowpack at fractions of median
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Raton weather risks ahead:

• Freeze warnings hit Raton to Las Vegas and Moriarty
• Far eastern NM sees winds gust near 60 mph Friday
• Sunday brings eastern NM gusts 30-40 mph, very low humidity

Prep for cold nights impacting safety and travel.

NM's 'Breaking Bad Habits' campaign ties pop culture to action:

• Gov joined actors Daniel & Luis Moncada (The Cousins) Friday at Española's Ranchitos...

Hot local jobs paying $17-25/hr and more:

• Field Service Technician at Resound Networks: $17-$25/hr, on-site, active role
• Service Technician at...

Key warnings from national trends on data center incentives:

• Huge revenue losses: Georgia, Virginia, and Texas forfeit $1B+ yearly.
• Widespread...

Stay engaged with local government – here's what's coming up:

• City Commission: April 21, 2026
• RPS Board Potential Quorum: April 23, 10am at City...

Energize Raton weekends with local youth programs:

• Dungeons & Dragons every Sunday at Zia Youth Center
• Pokémon Club Sundays 1-3pm at Zia Youth...

Raton MainStreet, winner of the 2025 Great American Main Street Award for preservation-based revitalization, captures our town's deep community...

Raton started in the 1880s as tents amid coal mines, booming into a railroad hub where young immigrants like Jim Pappas worked mines before chasing...

• 3+ years of Raton news, but server costs cut features/archives
• Donate via Raton Community Development Collective for a modern site
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City releases transparent FAQ on Atterix MOU for potential digital infrastructure:

• Non-binding exploration: Allows Atterix to study feasibility on...

Today's board meeting at Miners’ Colfax Medical Center covers critical local healthcare governance:

• Medical staff changes: New appointments for Yao...

Regional wildfire trend escalates near Raton-Trinidad border.

• Schwachheim Fire: 1,012+ acres in Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area, 7 miles NE of...

Ideal family outing just 30 minutes east of Raton—extinct cinder cone with epic views.

• Entry & amenities: $20/vehicle (free w/ pass); ranger...

Raton's big bet on growth: City Commission approved deeding 130 acres near I-25 to Picuris Pueblo for a casino.

• Job creation & redevelopment: Could...

Primary election reminder for Raton residents: Get registered by May 5, 2026, 5:30 PM for the June 2 Primary.

• How to register: NMvote.org, County...

Raton now has a vital new resource for safe infant surrender:

• First local baby box at Raton Fire Rescue on Clark Avenue, NM's 15th total
• Safe and...

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