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Raton Holiday Traditions

Raton is a small city in Northeastern New Mexico with a few unique hometown traditions at Christmas Time.

Jul 18
3 min

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...

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!

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

May 19
1 min

2022 Signature Events

Raton is where the party is at! See our list of Upcoming Signature Events for Summer and Fall 2022.

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

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.

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...

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...

Apr 29, 2021
2 min

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...

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.

Mar 27, 2020
2 min

Activities To Do During Quarantine: Homemade Sopapilla Recipe

Coronavirus quarantine got you down? While stuck inside your home with time on your hands, why not make some homemade sopapillas!

Nov 14, 2019
3 min

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...

Oct 16, 2019
3 min

Ghosts of Shuler Past

Our 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, 2019
1 min

Raton's Famous Iridium Layer Should Be A Stop On Your Next Road Trip

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

May 6, 2019
1 min

Check Out this 1890's Chapel on Johnson Mesa Still Open to the Public

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

May 6, 2019
3 min

Parks & Outdoor Fun

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

May 6, 2019
1 min

Goat Hill Overlook

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

May 6, 2019
5 min

5 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, 2019
1 min

Climb Climax Canyon

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