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Regular season winds down for Raton, Colorado squads gear up for final week

As the regular season of fall sports drew towards its close, local high school football teams continued to struggle last week, with the one exception being the top-ranked Branson/Kim Bearcats. It was a mixed bag for regional high school volleyball, with teams vying for final rankings high enough for berths in the post-season playoffs.

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Canyon’s offensive name change makes its way through discussion — new name considered

A proposed name change of a Las Animas County canyon that currently bears an “offensive” name is making its way forward with continued discussion of the matter. No official action has been taken to change the name of the canyon, currently called “Chinaman’s Canyon,” but proponents of the name change reiterated their desire for the name change and the potential new name — Toisan Canyon — during a recent Colorado Geographic Naming Advisory Board meeting.

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