May 121 minBest Sunrises & SunsetsThe sun blankets our majestic valley just right for the perfect photo opportunity. Here is our photographic evidence!
May 72 minPlaces Mom Will Love in RatonMother's Day is around the corner! We know social distancing is still in effect, but here are places in Raton that mom will love to visit.
Apr 271 minUpcoming EventsCOVID-19 has us all wondering what signature summer events are being held in Raton. Here is a continually updated list of upcoming events.
Mar 172 min3 Reasons Being Quarantined in Raton is the BestHere are three reasons why being quarantined in Raton, New Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic is better than anywhere else!
Dec 9, 20192 minA Must-See Christmas TraditionArticle & Pictures by Sara Record The crowd rumbles. The chandeliers sparkle above. We sit in comfortable red seats, waiting, just waitin...
Nov 14, 20193 minWhy Christmas in Raton is the BestArticle & Pictures by Patricia Duran Christmas is known to be the most wonderful time of the year for several reasons—food, festive decor...
Oct 22, 20192 min10 Reasons Why Small Town NM is the Best Place to Grow UpFrom Only in Your State 1. You're close to nature. Sure, there might not be a movie theater in town, but it's hard to be bored when you'r...
Oct 22, 20191 minSafe Trick or TreatRaton MainStreet, the Raton Police Officer Association and Raton Elks Lodge #865 presents Safe Trick or Treat in Downtown Raton! Join us ...
Jul 23, 20191 minFriday Night Glow Huge SuccessFriday night lights went on as planned, but not the football kind of lights one might think, but the 2019 International Santa Fe Trail Ba...
Jun 4, 20191 minRaton's Famous Iridium Layer Should Be A Stop On Your Next Road TripThe first concrete evidence that an asteroid impact ended the Cretaceous Period was the discovery of an iridium-rich layer marking the Cr...
May 16, 20195 minThe Story of Colfax Ale Cellarby Patricia Duran and Jim Stearns Anxiously awaiting your arrival at the Colfax Ale Cellar brewery in downtown Raton, New Mexico is a sma...
May 6, 20191 minCheck Out this 1890's Chapel on Johnson Mesa Still Open to the PublicTo get to the Church on Johnson Mesa, take Hwy 72 towards Folsom and enjoy the beautiful scenery. St. John Methodist Episcopal Church wa...
May 6, 20193 minParks & Outdoor FunRaton is filled with hidden gems for families to play and discover. Raton Parks Raton offers several parks for playing, picnicking, and ...
May 6, 20191 minGoat Hill OverlookGoat Hill is home of the “Raton” sign. Offers spectacular panoramic views of the area. Interpretive signs with brief history of Raton (...
May 6, 20195 min5 Reasons a Visit to Historic Downtown is a Must!The Raton Downtown Historic District is a Registered Historic District. The district is bounded on the north by Clark Avenue and on the ...
May 4, 20191 minClimb Climax Canyon Accessible easily from downtown Raton, this 3+ Mile Multi-Loop nature trail was recently named a national recreation trail. Climax Canyon...
Apr 3, 20191 minNRA Whittingon Center: The Nation's Premier Hunting, Shooting & Outdoor Rec FacilityLocated a short 20 minute drive from Raton, The NRA Whittington Center plays host to thousands of shooting and outdoor enthusiasts each y...
Apr 2, 20191 minThe Mining Town Ruins Hiding in Sugarite Canyon State Park Are Hauntingly BeautifulArticle courtesy of Only In Your State Mining towns popped up all around New Mexico in the 1800s and early 1900s but you’ll find that few...
Mar 19, 20191 minFisher's Peak in Trinidad will open to the public, thanks to land purchaseJust east of Interstate 25, a few miles north of the New Mexico border, 9,600-foot-tall Fisher's Peak is a hidden gem in plain sight. Jus...
Mar 19, 20193 minRunning 1,204 Miles for YouthJeff McLean and Linda Headley set their sites to Cincinnati in a quest to raise money for the youth of Raton Raton, New Mexico - It was J...