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
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.
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...
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 27, 20201 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 27, 20202 minActivities To Do During Quarantine: Homemade Sopapilla RecipeCoronavirus quarantine got you down? While stuck inside your home with time on your hands, why not make some homemade sopapillas!
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...
Oct 16, 20193 minGhosts of Shuler PastOur ghost royalty has to be the ghost of Mrs. Shuler, wife of the Shuler’s namesake. A benevolent spirit, she seems to take pleasure in play
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...
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...
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...
Jan 30, 20191 minSanta Fe Trail International Balloon RallyWhen: 4th of July Weekend Time: Hot Air Balloon ascension takes place at 6:30 AM Where: La Mesa Airfield, Raton, NM Each year, Raton...
Jan 28, 20191 minGate City Music FestivalWhen: Labor Day Weekend (Annual Event) Time: 11am-Close Saturday & Sunday Where: Historic 1st Street, Raton, NM Nestled against the mesas...