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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...

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...

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...

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...

Bringing Film to Rural New Mexico: Status- School Obtained, EDA Grant & Restoration Pending

Bringing film to rural New Mexico is a passion project with the possibility of impacting the future of Northern New Mexico. Through her...

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...

Run to Raton - TV Interview @KRDO

Ready for some fun? Check out the promo of Run to Raton, Raton's newest signature event. Jess helped plan, market and assist with the...

Restoring Your Economy Post COVID-19

Restore Your Economy As part of the Raton Cash Mob team, Jess and her Raton partners were mentioned in numerous media outlets for their...

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...