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    Illustrious Places to Stargaze in Raton
    • 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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    2022 Signature Events
    • 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.
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    Purchase Your Raton 2022 Visitors Guide Ad
    • 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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    Plan Your RV Trip to Raton
    • 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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    2021 Summer of Color Events
    • May 4, 2021
    • 1 min

    2021 Summer of Color Events

    Now announcing the 2021 Summer of Color Signature Events Schedule brought to you by Explore Raton and the Raton Beautification Coalition....
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    View the 2021 Raton Visitors Guide Online
    • 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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    Wildlife Scavenger Hunt
    • Jun 23, 2020
    • 1 min

    Wildlife Scavenger Hunt

    Raton is abundant in wildlife, and even we have to admit that it is always exciting to check an animal off our list of wildlife to see.
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    Hiking Safety Tips
    • Jun 16, 2020
    • 2 min

    Hiking Safety Tips

    We have several trails for you to traverse around the area, but we want you to be bear aware and prepared for anything!
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    What To Pack for Raton
    • May 26, 2020
    • 1 min

    What To Pack for Raton

    Itching for some adventure? Here is what to pack for your trip to Raton!
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    3 Reasons Being Quarantined in Raton is the Best
    • 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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    Raton's Famous Iridium Layer Should Be A Stop On Your Next Road Trip
    • 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...
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    Parks & Outdoor Fun
    • 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...
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    Goat Hill Overlook
    • 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...
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    Climb Climax Canyon
    • 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...
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    NRA Whittingon Center: The Nation's Premier Hunting, Shooting & Outdoor Rec Facility
    • Apr 3, 2019
    • 1 min

    NRA Whittingon Center: The Nation's Premier Hunting, Shooting & Outdoor Rec Facility

    Located a short 20 minute drive from Raton, The NRA Whittington Center plays host to thousands of shooting and outdoor enthusiasts each...
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    The Mining Town Ruins Hiding in Sugarite Canyon State Park Are Hauntingly Beautiful
    • Apr 2, 2019
    • 1 min

    The Mining Town Ruins Hiding in Sugarite Canyon State Park Are Hauntingly Beautiful

    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...
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    Fisher's Peak in Trinidad will open to the public, thanks to land purchase
    • Mar 19, 2019
    • 1 min

    Fisher's Peak in Trinidad will open to the public, thanks to land purchase

    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....
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    Master of the Mountains Adventure Relay/Race (M.O.M)
    • Jan 2, 2019
    • 1 min

    Master of the Mountains Adventure Relay/Race (M.O.M)

    September 7, 2019   To be guaranteed swag, please register by August 11th. Hard Deadline:  Registration closes August 31st. Master of the...
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    Down and Dirty (D.A.D.) Mountain Bike Race and Adventure Challenge
    • Jan 1, 2019
    • 1 min

    Down and Dirty (D.A.D.) Mountain Bike Race and Adventure Challenge

    Calling all riders!  The DOWN AND DIRTY mountain bike race challenges you to mountainside adventure and glory.   Bike from 6,950 feet to...
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    Area Fishing Holes
    • Nov 21, 2018
    • 1 min

    Area Fishing Holes

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