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🌱 Raton community remembers the life and service of Lita Bernal.

Raton, New Mexico Patch AM: a 3 min read

Morning Raton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Raton community remembers the life and service of Lita Bernal.

Also on today's calendar: Book Sale.

Today's riddle: Why do some employees hide as soon as they arrive at work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 52.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In Loving Memory of Lita Bernal (krtnradio.com) — Raton is mourning the loss of longtime resident Lita Bernal, a 20-year Air Force veteran who later served as a state fire marshal inspector and volunteered with the Raton Humane Society and Tourist Information Center. Family and friends are awaiting details on her pending services, which will be announced by Alderette Pomeroy Funeral Home.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Good employees are hard to find! (Thank you Patricia P. for sending it in!)
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