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 & 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...

Photos and Article by Sarah Record One bitter cold winter night several years ago, I found myself at the Shuler Theater. The Shuler is one of the true jewels...

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...

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...

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...

When: Labor Day Weekend (Annual Event) Time: 11am-Close Saturday & Sunday Where: Historic 1st Street, Raton, NM Nestled against the mesas of the southern Roc...

Raton's location makes it a prime location for fishing enthusiasts with many gorgeous and productive streams and lakes in our region. Sugarite Canyon State P...

Whether you're looking for a good workout or fun with the whole family, the Raton Aquatic Center will not disappoint! The Raton Regional Aquatic Center is a ...

Raton has two 18-hole disc golf courses designed by PDGA designers. Raton's Disc Golf courses are nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains providing player...

Raton is home to a Scenic Nine-Hole Course and an eighteen hole Disc Golf course at the Raton Country Club. The Raton Golf Course hosts several tournaments t...

Catch a movie in Raton's little gem of a theater. The El Raton Theater brings in first-run movies providing fun entertainment in the downtown district. The h...

The Raton Museum tells the story of our town's rich and exciting past. A story of pioneers settling the west, expansive ranches, the battle between railroads...

Take in a live performance in Raton's historic theater! The Shuler Theater opened its doors in 1915 to provide entertainment to the area and continues to do ...

When: December 16, 2018 (annual event) Time: 5 - 8:30 PM Where: Sugarite Canyon State Park, Raton, NM Get in the holiday spirit at Sugarite Canyon State Park...

When: Month of December (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays) Time: 5 - 7 PM Where: 215 S. 1st Street, Raton, NM A long-standing tradition is back up and running in ...