Colfax County - THE RATON RANGE

THE RECORD RAISES QUESTIONS: ROBYN SIMMS, EMILIO CHAVEZ AND A 2003 DWI CASE

ROGER M. RAEL Oct 6, 2026 0

By Roger RaelThe Raton Range There is an old rule in journalism that is worth remembering when a government record…

One American opinion and commentary banner for the Raton Range featuring and American Flag portrait

COLFAX COUNTY NEW MEXICO ONE AMERICAN OPINION RATON

OPINION: COLFAX COUNTY, YOUR VOTE IS NOT A FAMILY HEIRLOOM

ROGER M. RAEL Oct 6, 2026 0

By Martin “Modey” Hicks Early voting is underway, and Colfax County voters are being asked to make decisions about who…

The Jesse science file, part three graphic about the investigation and the legal after mass following his death

LOCAL NEWS POLITICS RATON

Part 3: What Happened After Jesse Saenz Died?

ROGER M. RAEL Sep 30, 2026 0

Part 3 of The Jesse Saenz File examines what happened after Jesse Saenz died, including the investigations, conflicting medical conclusions,…

Five ways Raton residents can save money on everyday expenses

COMMUNITY & EVENTS

THE RATON MONEY GUIDE

ROGER M. RAEL Sep 25, 2026 0

Saving money doesn't have to mean giving up everything you enjoy here are five practical ways. Raton residence can cut…

Raton police investigation following discovery of woman dead inside abandoned Price Street trailer

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Raton Police Identify Woman Found Dead on Price Street

ROGER M. RAEL Sep 24, 2026 0

Raton police have identified Josephine Michelle Tafoya of Holman as the woman found dead Sept. 20 inside an abandoned trailer…

Direct on range investigation, graphic regarding "what the record show " about the Jesse signs case involved in the 2007 Raton police custody death.

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Part II of IV: The Jesse Saenz File: What Happened That Night?

ROGER M. RAEL Sep 22, 2026 0

The Jesse signs case remains one of the most significant lawn, Forssman investigations in Raton's history

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Maxwell Man Arrested Following Child Exploitation Investigation

ROGER M. RAEL Sep 18, 2026 0

A Maxwell man was arrested Sept. 11 following a Colfax County Sheriff’s Office investigation into allegations involving child sexual abuse…

Elderly woman speaking with police department staff while reporting a missing wallet in Raton, New Mexico

LOCAL NEWS RATON

Elderly Raton Woman Reports Wallet Missing After Helping Acquaintance

ROGER M. RAEL Sep 15, 2026 0

An elderly Raton woman says she lost her wallet containing important identification, medical cards and personal documents after helping an…

COLFAX COUNTY LOCAL NEWS NEW MEXICO POLITICS RATON

A Packet: A Narrative and Two Records of Force. Part One examines an anonymous delivery about Cody Ayon and asks why judgment arrived before the records were compared with the far more consequential Jesse Saenz case involving Nolberto Beto Dominguez

ROGER M. RAEL Sep 15, 2026 0

An anonymous packet pushed readers toward a conclusion about Cody Ayon before the underlying records were fully examined. Part One…

Bill Cody Ayon, candidate for Colfax County sheriff

COLFAX COUNTY POLITICS

Bronze Star recipient Cody Ayon seeks sheriff’s office as Range examines reported local disturbance

ROGER M. RAEL Sep 9, 2026 0

The Raton RangeSept. 9, 2026 | 6:22 p.m. MST RATON, N.M. — Bill Cody Ayon has worn more than one…