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