by Patricia Duran Living in New Mexico has its perks, and one of those is the ability to immerse yourself in its culture and indulge in its unique tastes. I ...

Article by Patricia Duran Here are three reasons why being quarantined in Raton, New Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic is better than anywhere else! (Ph...

Article & Pictures by Sara Record The crowd rumbles. The chandeliers sparkle above. We sit in comfortable red seats, waiting, just waiting. There are luminar...

Article & Pictures by Patricia Duran Christmas is known to be the most wonderful time of the year for several reasons—food, festive decorations, and all of t...

From 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're surrounded by natu...

Raton MainStreet, the Raton Police Officer Association and Raton Elks Lodge #865 presents Safe Trick or Treat in Downtown Raton! Join us for costume contests...

Friday night lights went on as planned, but not the football kind of lights one might think, but the 2019 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally balloon ...

The first concrete evidence that an asteroid impact ended the Cretaceous Period was the discovery of an iridium-rich layer marking the Cretaceous-Tertiary (K...

by Patricia Duran and Jim Stearns Anxiously awaiting your arrival at the Colfax Ale Cellar brewery in downtown Raton, New Mexico is a small and mighty brew d...

To get to the Church on Johnson Mesa, take Hwy 72 towards Folsom and enjoy the beautiful scenery.  St. John Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1897  and...

Raton is filled with hidden gems for families to play and discover. Raton Parks Raton offers several parks for playing, picnicking, and enjoying the outdoor...

Goat Hill is home of the “Raton” sign.  Offers spectacular panoramic views of the area.  Interpretive signs with brief history of Raton (formerly Willow Spri...

The Raton Downtown Historic District is a Registered Historic District.  The district is bounded on the north by Clark Avenue and on the south by Rio Grande ...

Accessible easily from downtown Raton, this 3+ Mile Multi-Loop nature trail was recently named a national recreation trail. Climax Canyon is named after an a...

Located a short 20 minute drive from Raton, The NRA Whittington Center plays host to thousands of shooting and outdoor enthusiasts each year. The NRA Whittin...

Article 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 are still inhabited...

Just 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. Just east of Interstate...

Jeff 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 January - a year into...

The Raton Museum gallery will dawn handmade textiles crafted by a group of local artisans April 3, 2019 - April 27, 2019. An Open House will be held Saturda...

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 plays host to 15+ pilots...