3 days ago4 minThe Santa Fe Trail - Raton Pass (Part 2)At the border of present-day New Mexico and Colorado, the Raton Pass was one of the most important, yet treacherous, segments of the Mountai
Jun 214 minThe Santa Fe Trail (Part 1)Before Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, the Spanish banned trade between Santa Fe, New Mexico and the United States colonies.
Jun 162 minIllustrious Places to Stargaze in RatonCheck out some of the coolest places to stargaze, see meteor showers, and planets in and around Raton!
Jun 132 minHometown Sweets with Dulces EncantadosThis candy storefront is located at 138 S. 1st St. in Historic Downtown Raton. They are a small, family-owned business that produces a varie
May 191 min2022 Signature EventsRaton is where the party is at! See our list of Upcoming Signature Events for Summer and Fall 2022.
Nov 24, 20211 minPurchase Your Raton 2022 Visitors Guide AdThe Raton Visitors Guide is the main resource for more than 20,000 visitors to the Raton Visitor Information Center (VIC) with distribution
Oct 22, 20212 minWork Begins on El Raton StudiosThe partners and investors of El Raton Studios (ERS) and El Raton Media Works (ERMW) have created a preliminary phased plan to develop a wor
Oct 7, 20215 minSupernatural Sightings in Raton Have you seen or heard something out of the ordinary? Lights flickering on and off? Voices when no one is around?
Sep 14, 20213 minColexico ExperienceAll aboard for The Colexico Experience: Spaghetti & Westerns Festival, the Southwest’s newest film and culinary event.
Aug 17, 20214 minPlan Your RV Trip to RatonWhy is Raton, New Mexico the best place to plan your next RV trip? Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Aug 3, 20212 minRun to Raton Motorcycle RallyThis is one big party! Run to Raton (R2R) is Northern New Mexico's premier motorcycle and bike event, and pinup contest!
Jul 29, 20212 min5th Annual Gate City Music FestivalGet your dancing shoes ready! The 5th Annual Gate City Music Festival (GCMF) is coming our way.
Jul 28, 20213 minFemale Welder Becomes Miss Run to RatonJenny Sisneros, a local welder at Rocky Mountain Metal is the new queen on the streets after being crowned Miss Run to Raton 2021.
Jul 8, 20211 minSpend July 4th in Raton, New MexicoEver been in a hot air balloon? Explore Raton, and you'll have the opportunity to cross that off your bucket list. We are excited to...
Jun 17, 20211 minRun to Raton 2021This is one big party! Run to Raton (R2R) is Northern New Mexico's premier car and bike event.
May 4, 20211 min2021 Summer of Color EventsNow announcing the 2021 Summer of Color Signature Events Schedule brought to you by Explore Raton and the Raton Beautification Coalition....
May 3, 20211 minView the 2021 Raton Visitors Guide OnlineThe Center for Community Innovation proudly presents the 2021 Raton Visitors Guide! The guide is currently being distributed around the...
Apr 29, 20212 min2021 Fourth of July WeekendPhoto by Marty Mayfield Ever been in a hot air balloon? Explore Raton, and you'll have the opportunity to cross that off your bucket...
Apr 12, 20211 minRaton Brand Selected for 2020 Graphic Design AwardThe Raton brand was recognized with award-winning performance among a small handful of creative projects chosen from over 10,000+ entries.
Feb 26, 20215 minPhotojournalist Publishes Book about Raton Veterinarian Truman SmithOriginally intended to be a photo exhibition with the best photo chosen from each week of the year, the project became a published book.