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

The Raton Visitors Guide is the main resource for more than 20,000 visitors to the Raton Visitor Information Center (VIC) with distribution

Why is Raton, New Mexico the best place to plan your next RV trip? Get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

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...

The Center for Community Innovation proudly presents the 2021 Raton Visitors Guide! The guide is currently being distributed around the...

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...

COVID-19 has us all wondering what signature summer events are being held in Raton. Here is a continually updated list of upcoming events.

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

Article & Pictures by Patricia Duran Christmas is known to be the most wonderful time of the year for several reasons—food, festive...

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

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

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

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

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

The Raton Downtown Historic District is a Registered Historic District.  The district is bounded on the north by Clark Avenue and on the...

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

When: The Saturday After Thanksgiving Time: Dusk Where: Historic First Street, Raton, NM Locals and visitors enjoy the annual festival of...

When: The Month of December Time: Dusk Where: Climax Canyon Each year, the Raton Lions Club puts on the City of Bethlehem for all to...