Houston Native Celebrates Raton Homecoming
by Patrick Garza As the Raton Tigers won their homecoming football game 33-8, I stood outside in the dreary, wet rain at the Raton Tigers...
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- Sep 14
- 1 min
Capulin Dark Sky Festival
Need a fun idea for date night? Do you want to see a shooting star? How about galaxies or nebulas? Well, you might get that opportunity...
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- Sep 14
- 2 min
2023 Spaghetti & Westerns Fest
The 3rd Annual Colexico Experience Spaghetti & Westerns Festival will return to Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado this fall....
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- Aug 10
- 2 min
Weekend Happenings 8/11/23
Check out this weekend's happenings (Aug. 11-12, 2023) in Raton from comedians to live music and supporting local food growers and crafters.
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- Jul 12
- 2 min
Run to Raton 2023
R2R is held on July 20-22, 2023, on downtown Raton’s historic First Street. Hundreds of bikes roar into Raton to experience the Wild West!
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- Jun 15
- 2 min
2023 Balloon Rally & Fourth of July
The 2023 International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally will be held from Friday to Monday, July 1-3.
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- Apr 27
- 2 min
2023 Raton Events
Every year, Raton hosts many fun and exciting signature events!
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- Nov 25, 2022
- 2 min
Raton Holiday Traditions
Raton is a small city in Northeastern New Mexico with a few unique hometown traditions at Christmas Time.
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- Jul 18, 2022
- 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...
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- Jun 16, 2022
- 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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- Jun 13, 2022
- 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
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- May 19, 2022
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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...
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- 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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- 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...
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- 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.
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- 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!
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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 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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- 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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- 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
- 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
- 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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- Jan 30, 2019
- 1 min
Santa Fe Trail International Balloon Rally
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...
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- Jan 28, 2019
- 2 min
Gate City Music Festival
Take a break and dance the weekend away! The 7th Annual Gate City Music Festival (GCMF) is coming our way. The annual GCMF is a fun,...
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- 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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- Nov 21, 2018
- 1 min
The Raton Regional Aquatic Center
Whether you're looking for a good workout or fun with the whole family, the Raton Aquatic Center will not disappoint! The Raton Regional...
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- Nov 21, 2018
- 1 min
Disc Golf
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...
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- Nov 21, 2018
- 1 min
The Raton Country Club
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...
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- Nov 21, 2018
- 1 min
The El Raton Theater
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...
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- Nov 21, 2018
- 1 min
The Raton Museum
The Raton Museum tells the story of our town's rich and exciting past. A story of pioneers settling the west, expansive ranches, the...
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- Nov 21, 2018
- 1 min
Shuler Theater
Take in a live performance in Raton's historic theater! The Shuler Theater opened its doors in 1915 to provide entertainment to the area...
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- Oct 29, 2018
- 1 min
Christmas in Raton - Christmas on the Chicorica
When: December 16, 2018 (annual event) Time: 5 - 8:30 PM Where: Sugarite Canyon State Park, Raton, NM Get in the holiday spirit at...
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- Oct 29, 2018
- 1 min
Christmas in Raton - Winter Wonderland
When: Month of December (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays) Time: 5 - 7 PM Where: 215 S. 1st Street, Raton, NM A long-standing tradition is...
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- Oct 29, 2018
- 1 min
Christmas in Raton - Festival of Lights
When: The Saturday After Thanksgiving Time: Dusk Where: Historic First Street, Raton, NM Locals and visitors enjoy the annual festival of...
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- Oct 29, 2018
- 1 min
Christmas in Raton - City of Bethlehem
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...
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