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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- 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...
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- Oct 22, 2019
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10 Reasons Why Small Town NM is the Best Place to Grow Up
From Only in Your State 1. You're close to nature. Sure, there might not be a movie theater in town, but it's hard to be bored when...
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- Oct 22, 2019
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Safe Trick or Treat
Raton MainStreet, the Raton Police Officer Association and Raton Elks Lodge #865 presents Safe Trick or Treat in Downtown Raton! Join us...
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- 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
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- Jul 23, 2019
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Friday Night Glow Huge Success
Friday night lights went on as planned, but not the football kind of lights one might think, but the 2019 International Santa Fe Trail...
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- Jun 4, 2019
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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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- Jun 4, 2019
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Road trip: In New Mexico, a volcano hike and Wild West history
A story from the LA Times written by John Nelson The route: From Taos, N.M., east on U.S. 64 through Eagle Nest and Cimarron to Raton,...
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- May 16, 2019
- 5 min
The Story of Colfax Ale Cellar
by Patricia Duran and Jim Stearns Anxiously awaiting your arrival at the Colfax Ale Cellar brewery in downtown Raton, New Mexico is a...
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- May 7, 2019
- 1 min
Local Youth Wins Congressional Art Contest
Sarah Warder from Raton entered her art to be put on display at The Capital and won! Congratulations, Sarah.
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- May 7, 2019
- 1 min
Raton Museum Honors 100 Years of RPS With Exhibit
Now through June 8th, stop into The Raton Museum to see an exhibit dedicated to The Raton Public Service Company and their dedication to...
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- May 7, 2019
- 1 min
Zia Youth Founder Successfully Finished a 1,204 Run for Raton's Youth
Take a look at the interview Jeff McLean did when he reached his final destination - Cincinnati!
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- May 6, 2019
- 1 min
Attractions within 30 Minutes of Raton
Capulin Volcano National Monument Capulin Volcano National Monument, located just to the East of Raton, is an example of an extinct...
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- 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...
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- May 6, 2019
- 1 min
Get the Scoop on Raton from Locals at the Visitor Information Center
The Raton Visitor's Information Center (VIC) is managed by the Raton Chamber of Commerce and is manned by local volunteers who can give...
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- 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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- 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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- 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...
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- May 4, 2019
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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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- 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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