Raton & Colfax County

Whiteout conditions projected for southeast Colorado through tonight, frostbite possible

February 15, 2023

Staff report The Chronicle-News Widespread heavy snow is projected for much of southeast Colorado today, with extreme winter weather conditions expected, the National Weather Service said in a Winter Weather…

One dead after Lorencito Canyon tanker crash, officials say investigation ongoing

February 2, 2023

David J. Santistevan Jr. Correspondent The Chronicle-News A 48-year-old Raton man is dead after a Monday morning work-related tanker crash near Lorencito Canyon, according to a report by county law…

3.1 M quake strikes west of El Moro late Tuesday

February 1, 2023

Staff report The Chronicle-News An earthquake struck about three miles (5km) west of El Moro late Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 3.1 M quake struck just…

Raton campground recognized for ‘exceptional’ quality

January 18, 2023

A Raton campground has been recognized for having “exceptional” quality standards and “world-class” customer service. Raton Kampgrounds of America Journey received the KOA Founder’s Award and the KOA President’s Award during an annual convention in Orlando, Florida, Nov.

High, ‘damaging’ winds expected through tonight in Southern Colo., Northern NM

December 2, 2022

Public advised to baton down, avoid travel if possible Benjamin Mandile The Chronicle-News Eastern Colorado from Eastern Costilla County to the Colorado-Kansas border and Northeast New Mexico are under high…

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

October 27, 2022

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.

Raton judge appointed to chair mental health, trial competency commission

September 28, 2022

A judge in New Mexico’s Eighth Judicial District has been appointed to chair a newly formed commission focusing on mental health and trial competency. Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Melissa A.

August 16, 2022

Benjamin Mandile Reporter The Chronicle-News New Mexico’s legal marijuana industry rebounded from a reduction in sales last month, topping every month’s sales since adult-use legalization started in the state, according to New Mexico Cannabis Control Division data. The state saw a total of $40,305,131.90 of marijuana sold during July — a 6.8% increase from June and a 2.1% from April during the first month of legal adult-use sales.

June 15, 2022

Benjamin MandileReporterThe Chronicle-News President Joe Biden announced Saturday during a visit to New Mexico that the federal government will cover 100% of response and recovery costs associated with the Hermits…

June 13, 2022

Benjamin MandileReporterThe Chronicle-News New Mexico’s 2022 Primary Election has closed, with only 25% of registered voters casting a ballot. The primary saw contests for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, federal…