Raton & Colfax County

Representative Boebert takes major shot at Front Range Passenger Rail, urging DOGE to cut funding: Las Animas County had advocated for rail involvement for years

On Apr. 22, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert released a letter that she submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation, secretary Sean Duffy and Elon Musk, chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, often referred to as DOGE, urging them to withhold funding from the Front Range Passenger Rail project.

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Raton MainStreet receives national award, commission gives proclamations, presented proposal for community art studio  

At the City Hall Commission Chambers, during the Raton City Commission’s regular meeting on Apr. 8, deputy city manager David Phillips reported Raton MainStreet’s successful national award win in Philadelphia, with upcoming trips to Washington D.C. to meet with congressional representatives. 

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As LAC veterans struggle to receive healthcare, director explains why Trinidad doesn’t, mostly likely won’t have a VA clinic

On the morning of Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mt. Carmel Wellness and Community Center hosted a Las Animas County Veterans Round Table where various representatives from different organizations sought to engage with the local veteran community and bring awareness to the resources and support within the region.  

Read MoreAs LAC veterans struggle to receive healthcare, director explains why Trinidad doesn’t, mostly likely won’t have a VA clinic