Raton Community Pulse

Infrastructure Alert

• 🔥 North Underpass Closure: North Underpass in Raton is set to close on 5/11/26 for 2 weeks with a detour currently active...

• Hot afternoons build through Saturday with 80s-90s highs – hydrate for outdoor plans.
• Northern NM showers may evaporate, sparking strong wind...

Local seismic alert: A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck about 30 miles west of Raton just before noon Thursday, May 7.

• Same event reported as...

RATON BRO10 just went live on YouTube with a fresh 17:40 video—already at 70 views, 3 likes. Your go-to for Raton community updates!

Heads up, Raton drivers – major traffic shift ahead:

• North Underpass closes 5/11/26 for 2 weeks of north bridge replacement.
• Detour already active – expect ongoing disruptions.
• Work ramps up next week; plan routes now to avoid delays.

Raton softball rose to the challenge with a dominant 16-0 shutout over Mora Rangers in Thursday's playoff game, pitcher stepping up big. Playoff glory for our Tigers!

• Your chance to shape the budget: Join the Budget Workshop immediately after the regular Commission Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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• Position open in Raton, NM for Natural Resources Technician
• Lead noxious weed management, using herbicides responsibly
• Assist with natural gas development monitoring on the Ranch
  Local environmental gig – check iHireEnvironmental for details!

Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake: A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Raton in Colfax County on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 11:44 am...

• Tariffs, Iran war, rising fuel spike costs for NM small businesses, making projections impossible
• Ag/food sectors strained, farmers wary of...

Dire conditions grip Upper Basin states like New Mexico: snowpack at 23% of normal, runoff forecasts under 30%.

• Upper states face >40% cuts to...

Raton Lady Tigers dominate first-round state tournament host game!

• 16-0 rout in 3 innings via 15-run rule for their 23rd win
• 10 runs before first...

Media magnate Ted Turner, once New Mexico's largest private landowner, leaves a legacy of conservation and commerce.

Exciting new businesses boost Raton's downtown!

• Grand opening at 119 Park Ave with ribbon-cutting by GrowRaton VP Brandy Dietz
• Owner Carrie...

Raton area residents: A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Raton in Colfax County, New Mexico at 11:44 am local time on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Raton Board of Education's regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. features recognition of NMSBA Excellence in Student Achievement Awards – a proud moment for local education.

Raton residents: Get the facts on local police violence and accountability at PoliceScorecard.org to evaluate departments and hold them accountable.

Raton weather alert: Temps stuck in 30s Wednesday; late-season freeze hits northern NM Thursday morning.

• Snow: Accumulating above 8,500 ft in...

• Raton highlight: GrowRaton awarded $20,000 from NMEDD's Healthy Food Financing Fund.
• State push: $1.6M total for 25 projects boosting fresh food...

Urgent wildfire precautions for Raton area residents:

• Crow Creek Fire exploded to 1200 acres in hours, shutting Hwy 64 and requiring air tankers.
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