The Historical Past of Lake Maloya
by Bianca Segura Lake Maloya is an important and well-celebrated past, not only to the community of Raton, but to many others that travel...
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- May 19
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2022 Signature Events
Raton is where the party is at! See our list of Upcoming Signature Events for Summer and Fall 2022.
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- Nov 24, 2021
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Purchase Your Raton 2022 Visitors Guide Ad
The Raton Visitors Guide is the main resource for more than 20,000 visitors to the Raton Visitor Information Center (VIC) with distribution
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- Sep 14, 2021
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Colexico Experience
All aboard for The Colexico Experience: Spaghetti & Westerns Festival, the Southwest’s newest film and culinary event.
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- Aug 3, 2021
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Run to Raton Motorcycle Rally
This is one big party! Run to Raton (R2R) is Northern New Mexico's premier motorcycle and bike event, and pinup contest!
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- Jul 29, 2021
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5th Annual Gate City Music Festival
Get your dancing shoes ready! The 5th Annual Gate City Music Festival (GCMF) is coming our way.
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- Jul 28, 2021
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Female Welder Becomes Miss Run to Raton
Jenny Sisneros, a local welder at Rocky Mountain Metal is the new queen on the streets after being crowned Miss Run to Raton 2021.
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- Jul 8, 2021
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Spend July 4th in Raton, New Mexico
Ever 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...
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- Jun 17, 2021
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Run to Raton 2021
This is one big party! Run to Raton (R2R) is Northern New Mexico's premier car and bike event.
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- May 4, 2021
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2021 Summer of Color Events
Now announcing the 2021 Summer of Color Signature Events Schedule brought to you by Explore Raton and the Raton Beautification Coalition....
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- May 3, 2021
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View the 2021 Raton Visitors Guide Online
The Center for Community Innovation proudly presents the 2021 Raton Visitors Guide! The guide is currently being distributed around the...
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- Apr 29, 2021
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2021 Fourth of July Weekend
Photo by Marty Mayfield Ever been in a hot air balloon? Explore Raton, and you'll have the opportunity to cross that off your bucket...
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- Apr 27, 2020
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Upcoming Events
COVID-19 has us all wondering what signature summer events are being held in Raton. Here is a continually updated list of upcoming events.
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- Dec 9, 2019
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A Must-See Christmas Tradition
Article & Pictures by Sara Record The crowd rumbles. The chandeliers sparkle above. We sit in comfortable red seats, waiting, just...
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- Nov 14, 2019
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Why Christmas in Raton is the Best
Article & Pictures by Patricia Duran Christmas is known to be the most wonderful time of the year for several reasons—food, festive...
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- Oct 22, 2019
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Safe Trick or Treat
Raton MainStreet, the Raton Police Officer Association and Raton Elks Lodge #865 presents Safe Trick or Treat in Downtown Raton! Join us...
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- Jan 30, 2019
- 1 min
Santa Fe Trail International Balloon Rally
When: 4th of July Weekend Time: Hot Air Balloon ascension takes place at 6:30 AM Where: La Mesa Airfield, Raton, NM Each year, Raton...
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- Jan 29, 2019
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Run to Raton - Classic Car Show & Bike Rally
When: July 18-21st, 2019 Where: Downtown 1st Street & 3rd Street, Raton, NM Run to Raton is Northern New Mexico's premier car and bike...
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- Jan 28, 2019
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Gate City Music Festival
Take a break and dance the weekend away! The 7th Annual Gate City Music Festival (GCMF) is coming our way. The annual GCMF is a fun,...
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- Jan 2, 2019
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Master of the Mountains Adventure Relay/Race (M.O.M)
September 7, 2019 To be guaranteed swag, please register by August 11th. Hard Deadline: Registration closes August 31st. Master of the...
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