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El Raton Media Works Receives $1.1 Million from the State of New Mexico
By Sharon Neiderman- The World Journal RATON — Thanks to $1.1 million in legislative capital outlay money, the re-purposing of Raton’s...
Facade Improvement Grants Available
Raton Businesses eligible to receive a summer facelift by Brandon Waller RATON — In coordination with Raton Mainstreet, GrowRaton!, and...
Destination recreation is Raton ready
Destination recreation is Raton ready KRTN Multi-Media by Marty Mayfield PLACE — Destination recreation, a term recently coined to...
Outdoor Recreation Takes Front Seat to Economic Development Efforts
Impact of new CO state park on City of Raton by Brandon Waller RATON — As previously reported in World Journal, plans have been announced...
CDBG Grant Funded: Economic Development Moves Forward
Citizens of and visitors to the City of Raton will soon be noticing a number of changes beginning to take place around town, thanks to...
City Creates COVID Micro-Loan Program: Contribution- Created, Managed and Implemented Loan Program
Raton City Commission to consider small business micro-loans by Sharon Niederman RATON— City of Raton Economic Development Director...
Hemp Processing: A Missed Opportunity
It is easy to celebrate the big wins, but quiet away from stalled projects. The article below from The World Journal highlights a...
$625K In CARES Funds Granted to the City: Contribution Wrote & Managed Grant + Awarding of Funds
Raton awards CARES Act funds by Sharon Niederman RATON — According to Raton director of Economic Development Jessica Barfield, the city...
Zia Youth: Status - Business Match, Made! Subsidized Lease Negotiated, Tenant Established & Open
ZIA Youth seeks empowerment for Raton’s young folks by Sharon Niederman RATON — Not even Jeff McClean can explain how his 1,204 mile walk...
Jessica Named Economic Development Director of Raton, NM
by Brandon Waller - The World Journal RATON — Recognizing the need for the City of Raton to have dedicated resources for Economic...
Co-Brewing & Distilling Facility: Status - Contract Signed, Tenant Occupied & Operations Near Launch
Finding new uses for old buildings or assets is something Jess enjoys and it shows through her record of bringing unique, innovative...
In Development: Ramel Family Farms Wins Raton RFP
The article below from KRTN Radio explains the intricate details of the Ramel Farms Construct-to-Suit project. Jess was the Economic...
Cricket Farm & Comm. Greenhouse Project: Status- Business Recruited, PPA Signed, Limited Operations
Ramel Family Farms choosing Raton, NM was no coincidence, it was a successful match made by Jess. One of the Farms' owners, Kayvan, was...
Raton lays the foundation today for a sustainable future
October 19, 2016 by Colette M. Armijo Jessica Barfield, associate director of distance education; Liz La France, sustainability partner;...
Sisters blossom at the Enchanted Grounds café in Raton
Sisters blossom at the Enchanted Grounds café in Raton RATON — Jessica Barfield and Katie Feldman are sisters who have teamed up to...
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