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Press + Recognition
From moving a census tract to assisting with the creation of a "hometown version of QVC" that helped local businesses survive the pandemic Jess has gotten press, recognition and most importantly, shown results.
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...
Raton Commissioners hear exciting news about marketing
Geoff Peterson and Jessica Barfield told Raton commissioners about the work they have done on the ExploreRaton.com website and projects...
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...
City Budget Includes Film Funding as a Priority
County commission passes $17 million FY2021-22 budget Tamalewood coming to Raton? by Sharon Niederman RATON — At the May 24, 2021 regular...
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...
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...
A Successful Race to withdraw Census Boundaries
Bloomberg Magazine The City of Raton was successful in the bid to have a Census Track designated an Opportunity Zone - a district...
Gate City Music Festival : Contributions - Event Planning (Assistant), Marketing & Event Execution
Watch Jess and Brenda Ferri, Raton MainStreet Executive Director, talk about the City's Annual Gate City Music Festival. The annual event...
ED Workgroup Draws Full House
KRTN Media, Raton NM "Jessica Barfield represented The Center for Community Innovation, and started by saying, “Actions dictate...
Moving Mountains
The Santa Fe New Mexican The SF Reporter was the first to recognize the outdoor recreation economy in NE NM. Check out Jess was a big...
The Rebound of a Rural Mountain Town
SF Reporter On a summer morning at the Enchanted Grounds Espresso Bar and Cafe in this quaint Northern New Mexico town, owner Katie...
Raton 'Cash Mob' helps Local Businesses
KRTN Enchanted Air, Inc. KOBTV did a highlight on the Cash Mob project. Jess was a founding member of the Virtual Raton Cash Mob and...
Run to Raton a Resounding Success
Run To Raton a resounding success by Colette M. Armijo Miss Run to Raton 2017 was Jenny Baca Mills, who is a Raton High School graduate...
Can Raton Rise Again?
The SF New Mexican The SF Reporter took a detailed look at Raton and what may be needed to help the City stop its current economic...
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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