By Sharon Neiderman- The World Journal RATON — Thanks to $1.1 million in legislative capital outlay money, the re-purposing of Raton’s...

Geoff Peterson and Jessica Barfield told Raton commissioners about the work they have done on the ExploreRaton.com website and projects...

Raton Businesses eligible to receive a summer facelift by Brandon Waller RATON — In coordination with Raton Mainstreet, GrowRaton!, and...

Destination recreation is Raton ready KRTN Multi-Media by Marty Mayfield PLACE — Destination recreation, a term recently coined to...

Impact of new CO state park on City of Raton by Brandon Waller RATON — As previously reported in World Journal, plans have been announced...

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...

Raton City Commission to consider small business micro-loans by Sharon Niederman RATON— City of Raton Economic Development Director...

It is easy to celebrate the big wins, but quiet away from stalled projects. The article below from The World Journal highlights a...

Raton awards CARES Act funds by Sharon Niederman RATON — According to Raton director of Economic Development Jessica Barfield, the city...

County commission passes $17 million FY2021-22 budget Tamalewood coming to Raton? by Sharon Niederman RATON — At the May 24, 2021 regular...

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...

Finding new uses for old buildings or assets is something Jess enjoys and it shows through her record of bringing unique, innovative...

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

Bloomberg Magazine The City of Raton was successful in the bid to have a Census Track designated an Opportunity Zone - a district...

Watch Jess and Brenda Ferri, Raton MainStreet Executive Director, talk about the City's Annual Gate City Music Festival. The annual event...

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...

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

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 by Colette M. Armijo Miss Run to Raton 2017 was Jenny Baca Mills, who is a Raton High School graduate...