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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- Jun 28
- 4 min
The 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
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- Jun 21
- 4 min
The 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.
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- Jun 16
- 2 min
Illustrious Places to Stargaze in Raton
Check out some of the coolest places to stargaze, see meteor showers, and planets in and around Raton!
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- Jun 13
- 2 min
Hometown Sweets with Dulces Encantados
This candy storefront is located at 138 S. 1st St. in Historic Downtown Raton. They are a small, family-owned business that produces a varie
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- Nov 24, 2021
- 1 min
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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- Oct 22, 2021
- 2 min
Work Begins on El Raton Studios
The partners and investors of El Raton Studios (ERS) and El Raton Media Works (ERMW) have created a preliminary phased plan to develop a wor
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- Oct 7, 2021
- 5 min
Supernatural Sightings in Raton
Have you seen or heard something out of the ordinary? Lights flickering on and off? Voices when no one is around?
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- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
Colexico Experience
All aboard for The Colexico Experience: Spaghetti & Westerns Festival, the Southwest’s newest film and culinary event.
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- Aug 17, 2021
- 4 min
Plan Your RV Trip to Raton
Why is Raton, New Mexico the best place to plan your next RV trip? Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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- Jul 8, 2021
- 1 min
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
- 1 min
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 3, 2021
- 1 min
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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- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
Day Trips from Raton
We invite you to explore Raton and our surrounding area because there’s a hidden experience for everyone!
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- Jun 8, 2020
- 6 min
Filming "The Hill and The Hole" in Raton Q&A
We caught up with our friends Bill Darmon and Christ Ernst, and interviewed them about their time filming “The Hill and The Hole” in Raton.
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- May 12, 2020
- 1 min
Best Sunrises & Sunsets
The sun blankets our majestic valley just right for the perfect photo opportunity. Here is our photographic evidence!
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- May 7, 2020
- 2 min
Places Mom Will Love in Raton
Mother'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.
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- Apr 27, 2020
- 1 min
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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- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
3 Reasons Being Quarantined in Raton is the Best
Here are three reasons why being quarantined in Raton, New Mexico during the coronavirus pandemic is better than anywhere else!
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- Dec 9, 2019
- 2 min
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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