News
Raton lands global biocarbon producer, company’s first U.S. production facility
Staff reportThe Chronicle-NewsBiocarbon producer, Carbogenics USA, announced Thursday that it has officially secured its first U.S. production facility in Raton. Carbogenics USA is the American offshoot of Scottish parent company Cabogenics. The self-described “green, or Net Zero” company develops engineered biochar which is used in biogas production, wastewater treatment, construction and agriculture. Biochar is a…
Entertainment
American West Film Fest announces August winners, showcase to be held in Raton
Staff reportThe Chronicle-NewsAmerican West Film Fest announced its first slate of Official Gold Winners for August, all of whom are now in the running for the annual Award Winners Showcase taking place on January 16, 2027, at the Isabel Castillo Performing Arts Center in Raton.The American West Film Fest is “Designed to celebrate the ingenuity…
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Sports
Legendary Trinidad State College coach Jim Toupal passes at age 80
Staff reportThe Chronicle-NewsLegendary Trinidad State College coach Jim Toupal died on Sunday, August 27, at the age of 80 following a brief illness. Toupal was a prep sports star at Trinidad High School (Class of 1964) before attending Boston College on a football scholarship. After shoulder surgeries ended his playing career, Toupal toting degrees in…