October 31, 2024. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 1493 Whittier Street, Raton, New Mexico
Raton Tigers Golf off to a Great Start!
Raton Tiger Golf is off to a hot start this fall! The boys team is coming off of a victory […]
Second Annual Jingle Bell Rock Hunt
Collecting prizes on November 1st. First Clue given December 2nd.
RHS Senior Spotlight – Gabriela Vega
Posted October 16, 2024
Raton Humane Society Temporarily Suspends Sale of Spay/Neuter certificates
The sale of spay/neuter certificates has been TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED until further notice due to the financial situation of the Raton […]
Tyke the Mini Pony Visits Longfellow Elementary
Blue Sky Ranch Equestrian Center LLC 35230 Highway 64/87 Phone: (575) 447-0229 Tyke visiting Longfellow Elementary! She approved of all […]
RIS Haunted Forest
October 26, 2024 5:00 – 7:00 PM 500 S 3rd Street
Segura School of Music Open House
October 20, 2024 1:00 – 4:00 PM 101 S 2nd Street (Above Solano’s) – Hello Raton Rockers! Us at Segura […]
Trick or Treat with the Independent Riders
October 31, 2024 3:30 PM 111 Park Avenue Bring your kiddos trick or treating at 111 Park Espresso Bar to score some […]
Phil Long Ford Trunk or Treat
October 31, 2024. Starting at 3:30 PM. Phil Long Ford, 223 S. 2nd Street, Raton. Trunks needed. Call (575) 303-3585 […]
House of Horrors 2024
October 25-27 and 30-31, 2024 6:00 – 9:00 PM 274 Fairview Avenue Admissions: $5.00 New AttractionsGames with a prize every […]
Help Wanted: Auto Repair Tech
Chuy’s Auto & Diesel Repair is looking for a full time auto repair technician. Pay dependent on experience. Please call […]
Flu Vaccine Clinics
October 28 – 30, 2024 203 Hospital Drive FLU VACCINE CLINICS ARE COMING TO MCMC: Walk-ins welcome no appointment necessary. […]
Pose with Bluey at Super Save – Saturday October 26, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Courtesy of VFW Post 1793.
Silver Spurs Holiday Beef Raffle
Valued at $500.00. Box of Beef from High Country Meats. Tickets available in Raton at Willow Springs Traders, High Country […]
Raton High School Cross Country Track Lady Tigers Finish First
The Raton HS Cross Country Girls had a great day last week at the 2nd Annual Barbara Martinez Memorial Cross […]
Raton Pass Film Fest
Saturday, October 19, 2024. Show times – 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Raton CDC Community Dialogue
Monday, October 21, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1228 S. 2nd Street sponsored by Raton Community Development Collaboration […]
VFW Post 1793 Fall Craft Fair
November 2, 2024. VFW Post 1793 will be having the first annual fall craft fair. $25.00 vendor fee. Money will […]
Great New Look for Library
The Arthur Johnson Memorial Library recently enjoyed a new look after the exterior of the former post office building underwent […]
Private School Discussion – Exploratory Meeting
October 28, 2024. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 130 Park Avenue, Raton. Center for Community Innovation Do you have a […]
Republican Party Flag Parade
October 12, 2024. Ripley Park 8:45 AM through Raton on S. 2nd Street to I-25. Then on to exit 4459 […]
Voting Information
For information about voting in the upcoming election and sample ballots for your district visit https://www.co.colfax.nm.us/community/bureau_of_elections.php or https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal-nmvote-org/
Talkin’ Trash – Raton Community Clean up Day
Saturday, October 19, 2024. Meet at Ripley Park 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Sponsored by the Raton Business Task Force, […]
Early Voting in Colfax County Starts Tuesday October 8, 2024
Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Voters who are registered can vote at the Colfax County Clerk’s office at 333 Savage Avenue […]
Raton High School Powder Puff Football
Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Powder Puff is Senior girls vs Junior girls. The boys in […]
Raton Democrat HQ Opens
119 Park Avenue Hey Fellow Democrats, we’re in the space today at 119 Park Avenue with a plan to be […]
Raton Lions Club Toyland Characters Contest
Call (575) 447-1242 to register or if you have any questions. Judging of the characters will be on November 9 […]
Walking School Bus – October 9th
October 9, 2024 7:20 AM 1535 Tiger Circle (Tiger Stadium) – 5th and 6th graders at RIS will be celebrating International Walk […]
Drive Electric Week at Phil Long Ford
223 South 2nd Street It’s Drive Electric Week! Phil Long Ford Raton is proud to offer EV and hybrid options, […]
Thanksgiving Food Drive at Phil Long Ford
Now through November 15, 2024 Our 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive is here! Now until November 15th, you can bring […]
111 Park Espresso Bar is Hiring
111 Park Avenue We are seeking friendly, motivated, and reliable individuals to join our team on a part-time basis. Weekend […]
Raton High School Senior Spotlight – Alexandra Romero
Posted October 8, 2024
Contemporary Art Show Opens at Old Pass Gallery
Posted October 6, 2024.
Final Tunes in the Park Features Trinity
Posted October 6, 2024.
Street Corner Symphony Kicks Off Raton Arts & Humanities Performing Arts Season at the Shuler
Posted Sunday, October 6, 2024.
Scrumptious Goodies at 111 Park Avenue Espresso & Cafe
Be sure to visit for coffee, conversation, and baked delights!
Homecoming Varsity Volleyball
Thursday, October 10, 4pm – 5pm. Raton High School Gymnasium
Homecoming Varsity Football Game
Friday, October 11, 2024. 7:00 PM Tiger Stadium. Tigers vs. Tucumcari
Raton High School Homecoming Parade and Cancer Awareness Walk
Line up on Cimarron Avenue and South First Street at 12:00 noon. Parade starts at 1:00. This year’s theme is […]
Eddy & Jenny’s Guitar Gallery – Handmade E.F. Elliott Guitars
Posted October 5, 2024.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
Saturday, October 26, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
AJML Speed Writing
Every Saturday in November 2024 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 244 Cook Avenue Do you love writing? Just want to […]
The Raton Pokemon Club is Back!
October 19, 2024 3:00 PM 244 Cook Ave Return of Pokemon Club Starting Saturday, October 19, 2024 at new time […]
AJML Paranormal Club
November 2, 2024 1:00 PM 244 Cook Ave Have you ever thought about joining a paranormal club? Sharing stories and […]
Earth’s Corner by Pat Walsh – Trees, Our Urban Forest
Posted October 4, 2024.
Raton City Commission Meeting Agenda – October 8, 2024
Posted Friday, October 4, 2024.
Raton High School Homecoming Candidates
2024 RHS Homecoming Queen candidates: Aubrey Valdez, Alex Romero, Brooklyn Ulibarri-Marquez, Elaina Gigante, Anisia Martinez, Hailey Baca. King candidates: Clayton […]
Prescribed Burn Near Angel Fire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zach Behrens, 575-758-6303 Prescribed Fires Set for Near Angel Fire, El Rito Preparations for the American […]
Monarch Butterflies Arts & Craft at the Library
Posted October 4, 2024 Every Monday and Wednesday at AJML at 4:00 PM
Growing Great Kids Presents Longfellow School with Cash Raised from Swanson Painting Raffle
P. Graves from Trinidad was the winner of the Carl Swanson painting. The painting was donated by Swanson to raise […]
RHS Senior Class Fundraiser JERSEY SILENT AUCTION
October 9, 2024 5:30 PM (During POWDERPUFF Game)
Free COVID Test Kits Available Now
Beginning this week, you may again order four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests, shipped directly to your home at no […]
Find Funding and Support
For Business owners and Entrepreneurs. Monday, October 7, 2024, 6:00 PM. 130 Park Avenue, Raton, New Mexico
Raton MainStreet is Semifinalist for 2025 Great American Main Street Award
Michelle Lujan Grisham • GovernorRob Black • NM Economic Development Department Secretary DesignateDaniel J. Gutierrez • NM MainStreet Director FOR […]
Fiesta Otono
Saturday, October 5, 2024. 9:00 AM – 10 PM. Springer Museum Park, 602 Maxwell Avenue, Springer, NM. Day of fun […]
Raton High School Senior Spotlight – Miguel Olvera
Posted October 1, 2024
VFW Cornhole Tournament
Sunday, October 6, 2024. 12:00 noon. Preregister by 11:00 AM. No late registrations allowed. All ages and abilities welcome. $30.00 […]
Drone Pilot Program
Posted October 1, 2024 Raton High School would like to extend our congratulations to the following teacher and student who […]
Library Returns to Normal Hours on October 7, 2024
244 Cook Avenue Library will be returning to its normal hours starting October 7, 2024. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and […]
VERIZON/ATT OUTAGE
At appoximately 11:00 am ET, Verizon had logged over 100,000 reports of service outage for voice calls. Verizon is “aware […]
$2.4 Million in State Job Training Funds Approved for September
Posted September 30, 2024 Contact: Bruce Krasnow Bruce.Krasnow@edd.nm.gov 505-795-0119 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 30, 2024 Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Cabinet […]
Food Distribution Friday
by Community Contributor 9:00 AM 1501 S. 4th Street – Did you know the First United Methodist Church of Raton […]
Riding the Santa Fe Trail
New feature on the Potpourri Page. Enjoy information about the Santa Fe Trail every week.
Tunes in the Park-Trinity
September 29. 2024 2:00 – 4:00 PM Ripley Park
Pets Blessing Service – September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024 11:00 AM 300 S 1st Street Your furry/feathered friends and their human caretakers are cordially invited to […]
Farmers Market TODAY!
September 28, 2024 till 3:00 PM 101 York Canyon Road (Tractor Supply) – Contributed by Brenda Holt Brenda is new […]
Raton Humane Society Adoption & Raffle TODAY!
September 28, 2024 Now till 3:00 PM 101 York Canyon Road (Tractor Supply) Contributed by Brenda Holt The Humane Society […]
Colfax County Regular Commission Meeting September 23, 2024
Posted September 28, 2024. Written by Laura Brewer
Growing Great Kids Seeking Members
Join us on October 16th at 5 pm in the Arthur Johnson Library’s upstairs conference room. We’re seeking new members […]
Rail Safety Tip for Today
Rail Safety Week 2024 is Sept. 23-27 this year! Presented by GoRail and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Prepare now by studying […]
Film Premiere: “The Woods” & Local Youth Films Showcase
October 19, 2024 4:00 PM 113 N 2nd Street (El Raton Theater) Local filmmaker Jacob Jaramillo presents the premiere of […]
A Student’s Perspective on the Lockdown
by Faith Howard, student at Raton High School On September 17th, 2024, I found myself amid my first real lockdown. […]
Rail Safety Tip for Today – 9/26/2024
Rail Safety Week 2024 is Sept. 23-27 this year! Presented by GoRail and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Visit the GoRail and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. sites […]
Tiger Stadium Sports New Billboard
The Raton Tigers Booster Club purchased a billboard for the football stadium, previously left blank for years. Thanks to Raton […]
Rail Safety Tip for Today – 9/25/2024
Rail Safety Week 2024 is Sept. 23-27 this year! Presented by GoRail and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Prepare now by studying […]
K-Bob’s 40th Anniversary Celebration – Friday, September 27.
Roll back menu prices, music by LTR, fun games, drawings!
High Country Meats Fall Festival
Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20. Saturday October 26 and Sunday October 27. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Family, […]
Halloween Pet Photo Shoot & Costume Contest
Saturday, October 26, 2024. 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Raton Humane Society & Raton Rotary Club collaboration
Governor appoints Emily Kaltenbach Secretary of Aging and Long-Term Services Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2024 Contact: Office of the GovernorJodi McGinnis Porter, jodi.mcginnisporter@exec.nm.gov Governor appoints Emily Kaltenbach Secretary of Aging […]
Rail Safety Week 9/23-9/27, 2024
Rail Safety Week 2024 is Sept. 23-27 this year! Presented by GoRail and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Prepare now by studying […]
Information Wanted on Criminal Activity
We are seeking information regarding this vehicle and or its drivers or owners in connection with a crime that occurred […]
Raton Booster Club Merchandise Available
Homecoming is approaching quickly. The Raton Tigers Boosters Club will have merchandise available for purchase this Friday at the football […]
Fall Festival at Longfellow School
September 26, 2024. 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Public welcome!
Congratulations to Lady Tigers Volleyball
Congrats Lady Tiger’s on your 5th place finish (out of 16 teams) at the Anna Archuleta Memorial Volleyball Tournament!! These […]
Letter to the Editor – Our Community Deserves Better
Posted September 22, 2024.
Letter to the Editor – School Lock Down
Posted September 21, 2024
VFW Cornhole Tournament
September 22, 2024 12:00 PM 106 Park Avenue Presented by the Veterans of Foreign WarsSign up starts at 11:00am. Lots […]
Classic Night at the Movies: Toy Story
September 25, 2024 7:00 PM 131 N 2nd St Join us at Shuler Theater on September 25th at 7pm for […]
Wildfire Worship Tour at Mesa Church
October 3, 2024 5:30 PM 917 S 2nd Street Join us Thursday October 3rd @ Mesa Church for The Wildfire […]
2nd Annual Winter Lovin’ Craft Fair
January 26, 2025 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM 901 S 3rd Street Come Join Bubble Hearts and Lil C’s for […]
HOMECOMING 2024!
October 11, 2024 7:00 PM 1535 Tiger Circle (Tiger Stadium)
Workshop: ERMW Intellectual Property Rights and Media Law
November 9th 2:00 PM 244 Cook Avenue Description: Denver-based lawyer Max Hass leads a workshop on IP Rights for artists, […]
Madi’s Kitchen – Nostalgic Tomato Soup
Posted on the Potpourri page on September 21, 2024. See all of Madi’s previous recipes on her own page, Madi’s […]
Location Change: Recovery and Remembrance Event
September 21, 2024 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM 901 S 3rd Street Due to weather forecast with lots of predicted […]
Raton Police Department Press Release
September 19, 2024 by Chief John Garcia
Colfax County Sheriff’s Department Press Release
September 19, 2024. 12:15 PM. Its a sad commentary on our Raton Police Department. The only reason everyone contacts the […]
Safe Space Pizza Night at Holy Trinity
September 20, 2024 6:00 PM 240 Rio Grande Avenue Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, in conjunction with RAIN, would like to […]
Message From Superintendent Medina
Dear Parents and Guardians, We are writing to provide an update following yesterday’s threat at Raton Public Schools. After a […]
UPDATED (Student Release Info): Raton Schools LOCKDOWN
At approximately 12:55pm today, the Colfax County Sheriff’s Department issued an advisory that all Raton schools are on lockdown. Superintendent […]
Witch Walk
October 25, 2024 5:00 PM – Midnight Are you planning to join in the fun this year? Join us in […]
Safe Trick-or-Treat & Costume Contest 2024
October 31, 2024 3:30 PM Ripley Park – Hey Businesses!!! We want you to join in the fun. Set up […]
Historic St. James Hotel to Close on September 16, 2024
Written by Melanie Alderette
Madi’s Kitchen – Fluffy’s Fluffy Biscuit Sandwich
See the recipe on the Potpourri Page
Jacob Butt Promoted to Captain in Raton Fire Department
Posted September 13, 2024. Congratulations to Jacob Butt on becoming a Captain! After 8 years of being a Lieutenant, Jacob […]
Halloween Dance and Costume Contest
October 26, 2024. 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Moss Adventures, 600 Kiowa St. Raton, NM Run to Raton, along with […]
Raton Water Works Meeting Agenda
September 17, 2024
City of Raton Selected for National Parks Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program
Press Release – September 11, 2024
CORE Meeting – Business Mixer
September 25, 2024 6:00 PM 224 S 1st Street – September’s CORE Meeting – Business Mixer! Join us for a Regional […]
A&M Repair Co. to Close September 26, 2024
A&M Repair, an institution in Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado since 1958, is closing its doors. After 66 years […]
Live Stream Workshop Postponed
Due to a loss of a family member of our workshop leads, we’ve made the decision to postpone our livestream […]
Raton Water Works Customer Survey
ATTENTION RATON RESIDENTS!! Drinking water system providers (us) are now required by law to determine the material of all service […]
Raton SUPERCROSS
September 14, 2024 4:00 PM York Canyon Road NM-555 (Colfax County Events Center) – Join us for Raton Supercross 2024 […]
Info Session on Funding & Support for Small Businesses
September 9, 2024 7:00 PM 130 Park Avenue – Are you a small business or entrepreneur in rural New Mexico? […]
Historic St. James Hotel in Cimarron to Close
It is with regret to inform the public of our upcoming closure. Our last day of operation will be Monday, […]
RATON REGIONAL AQUATIC CENTER Announces Off Season Hours
100 Memorial Lane Off Season Hours August 19,2024- May 22,2025 LAP SWIM & EXERCIZE HOURS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY6AM-11 AM, 5PM-6:45PM […]
Bruno’s Quells Rumors of Closure
A person of poor character recently started a rumor that we did not pass our food inspection and that we […]
Raton Rotary 2nd Street Clean-up — Sept 22 7:30-9:30 a.m.
September 22, 2024 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM 201 N 2nd Street
Madi’s Kitchen – Lavash Bread
Flatbreads like lavash are a staple all over the world, each culture putting its own spin on this simple delight.
Old Pass Summer Show – Art of the Southwest
Be sure to see before the summer is over!
Raton City Commission Meeting Agenda, September 10, 2024.
6:00 PM, 224 Savage Avenue, Raton, New Mexico
New Plaque Installed at Dawson Cemetery
The new plaque installed at Dawson Cemetery over the 2024 Labor Day weekend was created by local artists Tim Gianulis […]
Longfellow School Holding Book Blast Event
Longfellow School is holding the Book Blast event to raise funds to purchase books that will help build home libraries […]
2024-25 Raton High School Jr. Rotarian Representatives Announced
The local Raton Rotary Club collaborates with Raton High School through the Jr. Rotarian program. Two Jr. Rotarians from RHS […]
Vehicle Stolen from Arthur Rolloff, Inc.
by Deb Stetser On Monday, September 2nd, a truck was reported stolen from Arthur Rolloff, Inc. and a post was […]
Governor announces launch of Workforce Housing Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Coleman Michael.Coleman@exec.nm.gov September 4, 2024 SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is proud to […]
Governor honors the life and legacy of Flamenco icon María Benítez
Contact: Office of the Governor Michael Coleman, Michael.Coleman@exec.nm.gov Jodi McGinnis Porter, jodi.mcginnisporter@exec.nm.gov September 5, 2024. SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today issued the […]
Mesa Pharmacy Opening for a Delivery Driver
1279 S 2nd Street Mesa Pharmacy is hiring for a part time delivery driver. Please pick up an application at […]
Ice Cream Treats
Avianna was one of the winners of our Back to School Photo Contest and her favorite ice cream is the […]
Ice Cream Treats
Andrés favorite ice cream is the cotton candy with candy on it! He was one of the winners of our Back […]
Colfax County Sheriff’s Office Sponsors Crisis Intervention Training
August 30. 2024 the Colfax County Sheriff’s Office sponsored a week-long Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) at the New Mexico Department […]
RHS Lady Tigers Volleyball Take Second Place
Congratulations Lady Tigers on a 2nd place finish at the Tucumcari Invite. Special recognition for Jennifer Mattorano, Aubrey Valdez, Addison […]
Historic St. James Hotel Closing
617 Collison Avenue, Cimarron, New Mexico. Last day of operation will be Monday, September 16, 2024.
Cortez’s Sunflower Troupe Seeks Regional Playwrights for Festival
For Immediate Release. Posted September 1, 2024. Cortez, CO—The Sunflower Troupe at the Sunflower Theatre in Cortez, Colorado, is pleased […]
Profile of the Raton Animal Shelter
September 1, 2024. Written by Faith Howard
First National Loan Production Office to Celebrate 25Years
Posted September 1, 2024
Raton City Commission Special Meeting Agenda
September 3, 2024. 3:00 PM. 224 Savage Avenue, Raton, NM
Gate City Music Festival 2024
August 31 & September 1, 2024 SATURDAY, August 31, 2024 | 10am-12am(FREE LIVE MUSIC TO DANCE TO ALL DAY SATURDAY) […]
September Spay/Neuter Clinic for Feral Cats is FULL
Raton Veterinary Hospital announces that all spots for their Feral Cat Spay/Neuter clinic on September 11th is now full. Thank […]
Oh Babies!
1600 S 2nd Street We have some exciting news happening at Mesa Vista Veterinary Hospital! Both Dr. Davis and Dr. […]
September Chapter 18 Retirees Meeting
September 10, 2024 2:00 PM 444 S 1st Street
Veterans Memorial Walkway Brick Installation 2024
August 31, 2024 Vietnam Veterans Memorial – Angel Fire The 2024 Veterans Memorial Walkway Brick Installation will be held on Saturday, August 31st at […]
Senior Center Lunch Menu and Activities for September 2024
Raton Center: 444 S 1st Street
Ice Cream Treats
Sebastian decided an espresso cone from Mama K’s Ice Cream Shop would hit the spot after a long day at […]
Ice Cream Treats
Elena and Dayton used their Mama K Gift Certificates from our Back to School Photo Contest to cool off this […]
Founder Weekend at NRA Whittington Center
August 30 – September 1, 2024 34025 U.S. 64 West – Join us for this once-a-year celebration of the Whittington […]
Gate City Music Festival Band Info
August 31 – September 1, 2024 – Saturday, August 31 11:00 TBA 12:30 – 3:30 Nathaniel Krantz Albuquerque native, Krantz […]
Tunes in the Park – Desert Rose Rebels
September 15, 2024. Ripley Park 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Become a Sheriff Deputy – CCSO is Hiring
We are currently hiring for the position of Deputy. For more details, call our office at (575) 445-5561 or email […]
Congratulations to 7th Grade Lady Tigers for Win Over Cimarron!
Congratulations to Our Champions, the 7th Grade Lady Tigers, on Their Victory at the Cimarron Tournament on August 24, 2024.
Madi’s Kitchen – Sweet Pickled Watermelon Rinds
A family favorite summer treat. See the recipe on the Potpourri page, Madi’s Kitchen
Animal Crossing in Raton, NM | NMDOT
The animal crossing that is located on I25 north of Raton helps ensure the safety of motorists and animals. It […]
Back To School Photo Contest Winners!
Congratulations to our winners! Everyone who entered, WON! Dayton, Elena, Sophia, Sebastian, Israel, Serenity, James, Thomas, Alexis, Avianna and Andres […]
Mixed Bag Comics by Jari – Choosing a Cephalopod’s Life
See all of Jari’s previous comics on the Mixed Bag – Comics by Jari page
The Broadyssey Part 3: Dancing on Tables with Bobby Warren, Female Impersonator
Last weekend for showing of Four Old Broads on the High Seas at the Shuler
Raton City Commission Meeting Agenda for August 27, 2024
6:00 PM, Raton City Hall, 224 Savage Avenue.
Colfax County Board of Commissioners Meeting Cancelled – August 29, 2024
This meeting has been rescheduled for September 10, 2024.
New Dismissal Time for Longfellow Pre-K Students
Beginning August 23, 2024, Pre-K students will be dismissed at 2:35 PM.
Free Virtual Green Chile Preservation Workshop
New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service will host a virtual Green Chile Preservation Workshop to share safe home food […]
Learn Computer Programming for Grades 5-8
In partnership with Raton Schools and with the generous support from the Taos Hive, we are coaching 5th and 6th […]
Catechism Class Enrollment Now Open
St. Patrick’s – St. Joseph’s Enrollment for Catechism Classes is now open! Classes will be starting September25th, there will be […]
Wild Game Processing Plant Opens in Raton
945 S 2nd Street With hunting season just around the corner, we are excited to announce that we are a […]
AJML is Taking Applications for Assistant Librarian
Arthur Johnson Memorial Library – Assistant Librarian Job Title: Assistant Librarian Department: Community Facilities – Library Classification: Full-Time / Hourly […]
Casting Call: Witch’s Brew
September 5 – 6, 2024 6:00 PM 123 N 2nd Street Hello! Please join us September 5 & 6** at […]
First Day of School for Andres
Andres is bright, smiling and ready for his first day! Have a great school year!
Senior Ride / Coffee at Blue Sky Ranch Equestrian Center
August 21, 2024 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 35230 Highway 64/87, Raton, NM Senior ride and coffee at the ranch. […]
RPD to Conduct Open Testing for Telecommunication Positions
The Raton Police Department will be conducting open testing for the Telecommunication position (2 vacancies). Where: Raton Police Department 224 […]
Chili Roasting at The Station
August 24, 2024 815 S 2nd Street Raton are you ready!? Starting this Saturday we will be back in your […]
First Day of School for Avianna
Happy Avianna is pretty in pink for her first day back to school. Have a great school year!
GrowRaton is Dissolving
The dissolution will be effective on December 31, 2024.
First Day of School for Alexis
Alexis takes a big smile to school on her first day! Have a great school year!
First Day of School for Thomas
Thomas is looking good, confident and ready for his first day of school Have a great school year!
First Day of School for James
James is looking good for his first day back! Have a great school year!
First Day of School for Serenity
Serenity looks pretty, happy, and ready to be back! Have a great school year!
First Day of School for Israel
Israel is looking good for his first day! Have a great school year!
Judicial Specialist 2 Position at Raton Magistrate Court
Administrative Office of the Courts Business Unit: 23800 Judicial Specialist 2 #00051858-23800, Full-Time, Perm, for the Raton Magistrate Court in […]
Relay for Life Schedule
August 17, 2024 2:00 – 9:00 PM 949 3rd Street (Tiger Stadium) Hello everyone here is the schedule for Saturday’s […]
AJML Temporary Hours Until Further Notice
The Arthur Johnson Memorial Library is sorry to announce that we will be going to Temporary hours starting this week […]
FBC Raton’s End-of-Summer Block Party
August 21, 2024 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 236 S 3rd Street Food & GamesWater Splash Awana Registration Free School Supplies
First Day of School for Dayton
Dayton is all smiles as he heads off to school. Have a great school year!
Back To School Photos Wanted!
Help us kick off our Back to School photo contest! 10 lucky students will win a sweet treat from Mama […]
Raton Rotary Scholarship Awarded to Robert Wick
On August 13, 2024, Robert Wick received a scholarship from Raton Rotary to attend the University of New Mexico-Albuquerque. He’s […]
Raton Regional Economic Development Summit
October 16, 2024 9:00AM-5:00PM 901 S. Third Street Hello Raton Community and Businesses! Economic Development Summit – October 16th, […]
Raton Soccer League Picnic
August 18, 2024 4:30 PM Tiger Stadium / Raton Soccer Park It is time for our annual soccer picnic! The […]
Free Concert: Music from Angel Fire
August 18, 2024 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 131 N 2nd Street – Our programs this year feature a wonderful mixture of […]
Library Hosts Book Signing for Authors of “Chasing Billy the Kid”
Posted August 14, 2024. Written by Sally Hoger
Sloat Prince Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Sloat Prince Foundation announces the recipients of their Scholarship awards for new college students for the 2024-2025 school year. […]
K-Bob’s Daily Drawing Winners for 40th Anniversary
K-Bob’s Restaurant draws a winner every day for 40 days to celebrate its 40 years in business. Join them for […]
SFTSPA Summer Workshop – August 18, 2024
August18, 2024 1:00 – 3:00 PM 123 North 2nd Street — Join us for an afternoon of exciting and educational […]
111 Park Espresso Serves Up Delicious Baked Goods
111 Park Avenue PH: (575) 445-2219 Choose from Cherry muffins, Cinnamon rolls, Lemon Danish, and Pumpkin croissant.Or maybe a Pork […]
OIS Involving the Colfax County Sheriff’s Office
News Release from NMSP: Colfax County, NM – On August 8, 2024, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau agents were […]
Mesa Pharmacy: No Deliveries 8/15 and 8/16
Please plan accordingly as there will be no delivery Thursday Aug 15 or Friday Aug 16 next week.
CCSO Press Release, August 9, 2024
Regarding August 8, 2024 Deputy-involved shooting.
Democrats Distribute Platform Postcards to the Public
August 9, 2024 – By Niko Ibanez
What’s For Lunch?
Raton Public Schools Breakfast & Lunch Menu for August 2024
Saturday Activities at Sugarite
August 10, 2024 9:00 A.M. and 1 P.M. Sugarite Canyon State Park Choose to learn about the animals at Sugarite […]
Raton Rotary Club Contributes to Nefertiti Yoon for Her Continued Education.
Nefertiti Yoon, daughter of City Clerk Desire’e Trujillo received a $1,000 check from the Raton Rotary Club to contribute to […]
ALERT: Stage II Fire Restrictions imposed at Sugarite Canyon State Park.
Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The […]
Colfax County Sheriff Deputy Involved in Shooting.
COLFAX COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a deputy-involved shooting that left a suspect dead. Details are limited […]
Four Old Broads on the High Seas!
August 16, 17 and 22-24, 7:00 PM, August 25 2:00 PM at the Shuler
Kids Invited to Jump Aboard the Global Warming Express!
August 8, 2024 – New Post on Potpourri page’s Earth corner by Pat Walsh
AJML Will Be Closed on August 10, 2024
The Arthur Johnson Memorial Library will be closed this Saturday, August 10, 2024, due to lack of staff. Sorry for […]
Printing Temporarily Unavailable at AJML
Due to Printer Error we are not currently able to print. Printer company will be here on Friday morning to […]
FREE BACK TO SHOOL BASH
August 10, 2024 3:00 – 6:00 PM 200 E 8th Street Romero Park Please join us for our first BACK […]
Help Wanted: Gate City Music Festival
We are looking for a volunteer with teleprompter experience….. If that’s you and you’d like to help with the Gate […]
Raton Country Club Golf Course Closure
August 9 – 11, 2024 The Raton Country Club Golf Course will close to the public August 9 -11, 2024 […]
WARNING for Parents: New Vape Pens
Attention, parents, teachers and guardians: Wanted to make you all aware of the new vape pens going around schools. It […]
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Information
This Toyota Tacoma was located off of highway 72 on county road A-026. If you know who this belongs to […]
CPR Classes by Raton Fire Department
1400 Jones Street – BLS Provider Cards: $7.00First Aid Provider Cards: $20.00 Please bring your own drinks and snacks.
Last Week of MTU Training
Students have been working hard and learning so many great trade skills like soldering copper pipes, mounting galvanized pipes, proper […]
Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center Receives Accreditation
Office of the County ManagerAugust 5, 2024 Press Release-VMDC Accreditation On August 1, 2024, Colfax County Vigil-Maldonado Detention Center (VMDC) […]
First Street Clean-Up
August 17, 2024 7:30 – 9:30 AM 216 S 1st Street Raton Rotary and Master Gardeners will be heading up […]
Raton Rotary Club donates to Pinwheel
August 4, 2024. Raton Rotary Club President Jari Thymian presented a $250.00 donation to Amanda Segura of Pinwheel to help […]
Tombstone for Captor of Billy the Kid Dedication Ceremony, Tuesday, August 6, at 10:00 AM
Fairmont Cemetery, Raton, New Mexico. Authors book signing at Arthur Johnson Memorial Library at 1:00 PM. Read more
Sunday Tunes: Coalesce Blue August 4, 2024 2:00 PM
August 4, 2024 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 313 N 2nd Street — Join us for some awesome Sunday Tunes […]
Hal Porter Awarded Silver Spur Cowbelles “Man of the Year” Award
Posted August 3, 2024 Hal Porter has been an active participant in the Colfax County Fair, the New Mexico Farm […]
Raton Rotary Club Donates to Raton MainStreet for Gate City Music Festival
August 2, 2024. Raton Rotary Club President Jari Thymian presents a check from the Rotary Club for $250.00 to Brenda […]
ACS Relay for Life Pizza Fundraiser
Ends August 16, 2024 – Click here to order! My Relay For Life team: Strides For Strength is doing a […]
First Day of School Dates
August 13, 14, 15, 2024 — Visit our Back to School page for everything you need to know!
Gate City Craft Bar Presents: The Kerosene Drifters
August 3, 2024 7:00 PM 244 S 1st Street Get ready for a night of foot-stompin’ fun when Kerosene Drifters […]
LIVE: Robin Lore at Gate City Craft Bar
August 23, 2024 7:30 PM 224 S 1st Street – Robin Lore returns to Gate City Craft Bar for another […]
Vegan Shark Attack Tonight at GCCB
August 1, 2024 8:00 PM 244 S 1st Street The Vegan Shark is coming for you!!! (In a totally non-threatening, […]
You Make a Difference, Frank Mahannah!
Frank Mahannah receives The Ratonian’s first “You Make a Difference” Certificate of Recognition!
Press Release – Fire News
July 31, 2024 – From the office of the Colfax County Manager
Try-It-Out NICA Event at Sugarite Canyon State Park
August 1, 2024 – By Vixie Zorra
Senior Center August Lunch Menu and Activity Calendar
Raton Senior Citizens Center 444 S. 1st St., Raton, NM September Lunch Menu
RHS Class of 64 60th Reunion!
September 20-22, all events at Raton Country Club, $75 person includes Friday night meet and greet with appetizers, Saturday dinner […]
Snow Cone Machine for RHS 9th Graders
Hi! I’m Mr. Billy Pier, a teacher at Raton High School and a neighbor here. For years our freshmen have […]
Raton Bids Farewell to Dr. John Robertson
On July, 30, 2024, Raton Rotary honored long-time member Dr. John Robertson. John grew up here, had a dental practice […]
The Blessing of the Backpacks
August 11, 2024 Following Noon Mass 104 Buena Vista Street Saint Patrick’s – Saint Joseph’s Parish will be having their […]
Gov. Lujan Grisham Reminds New Mexicans about Tax-Free Weekend
August 2-4, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael ColemanOffice of the GovernorMichael.Coleman@exec.nm.gov Taxation & RevenueCharlie.Moore@tax.nm.gov July 30, 2024 Gov. Lujan […]
Fun in the Son – EVERY FRIDAY!
Fridays 1:30 PM Romero Park – Our THIRD ANNUAL Fun in the Son – It just gets better every year!GAMES, […]
Another Successful Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Event
At our feral cat clinic on July 25, 2024, we fixed 11 females & 5 males. 2 kittens that were […]
Hammer Forged Training Center August Calendar
125 S 2nd Street PH: (575) 707-9650 Available on their Facebook Page FRESH OFF THE PRESS!!! August FULL calendar and […]
Abundance Gardens Summer Hours
Monday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Closed Sundays
Thank You from Run to Raton
Big shout out to those who helped make the run a success. Thanks to the Lions Club, Shane and Sandra […]
Raton Lions Club Raffle
October 19, 2024 Drawing Need not be present to win – Your chance to win some great prizes! $5.00 per […]
Mariah Duran at 2024 Olympic Games
by Stevie Medina Shout out to Mariah Duran who has punched her ticket to the Paris Olympics in skateboarding. Mariah […]
Football Fundraiser – Last Call!
Ends July 31, 2024 – Last call!!! You only have 1 day left to order your Little Caesars pizzas!!! Order […]
Movie: School of Rock at the Shuler
August 7, 2024 7:00 PM 131 N 2nd Street — Family Fun!! Join us August 7th at the Great Shuler […]
Portillos Announces New Hours
New Schedule changes We will be open 7 days a week soon Thank you for understanding and for all your […]
The Flametrick Subs at Gate City Craft Bar
August 17, 2024 8:00 PM 244 S 1st St – Come catch The Flametrick Subs at Gate City Craft Bar […]
Free Medical Transportation for Veterans
The Highly Rural Transportation Program offers medical transportation for veterans that reside in 15 highly rural counties in NM. The […]
Tombstone of a Captor of Billy the Kid to be Dedicated at Raton, New Mexico
Media Release – July 25, 2024 The Wild West History Association (WWHA) is pleased to announce the completed installation of […]
RHS Senior, Faith Howard Goes to RYLA Camp
posted July 28, 2024
Mixed Bag – Comics by Jari – Scat Wars
July 28, 2024. See all of Jari’s previous comics on her page.
Giana Marez – Committed to New Mexico Highlands University Softball!
Congratulations to recent Raton Tigers Alum Giana Marez who has committed to New Mexico Highlands to play softball. G-Money is […]
TA Rodeo in Springer
July 27, 1:00 PM and July 28, 12:00 PM, Fairgrounds in Springer, NM
Ranch Rodeo
Friday, July 26, 6:30 PM, Colfax County Fairgrounds
Colfax County Fair Parade
Saturday, July 27, Maxwell Avenue, Springer, New Mexico. Kid’s parade starts at 10:45 AM., followed by the parade at 11:00 […]
Rincon Norteno Restaurant Closed for Two Weeks
Thursdays Fridays, Saturdays 11:00 am – 7:30 pm 225 Sugarite Ave PH: 575.643.5451 Rincon Norteno Restaurant 225 Sugarite Ave will […]
Special Raton City Commission Meeting Agenda Rescheduled from July 23, 2024
July 29, 2024 6:00 PM 225 Savage Avenue
Night Golf
August 17th, 2024 7:00 PM 510 Country Club Road — Taco Bar: 7:00 PMTee Time: 8:00 PM (Dusk) Fees:Taco Bar: […]
Yard Sale!
July 26, 2024 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 230 4th Street First People of Raton is having a Yard Sale!! […]
Get Ready for School!
The 2024-25 School Year is just around the corner. Visit our Back to School page for Jumpstart dates, Supply Lists, […]
Raton Soccer Picture Day
July 30, 2024 901 South 3rd Street Pictures for the 2024 soccer season will be on Tuesday, July 30th at […]
Tiger Stadium Closed for Field Prep
Unavailable to the public June 24 – 28, 2024.
SFTSPA Summer Workshop – August 4, 2024
August 4, 2024 1:00 – 3:00 PM 123 North 2nd Street — Join us for an afternoon of exciting and […]
Raton Rotary Farewell Party for Dr. John Robertson
July 30, 2024 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 1228 S 2nd Street — Raton Rotary is having a party for […]
Lip Sync 2024!
August 2 -3, 2024 7:00 PM 131 N 2nd Street (Shuler Theatre) All proceeds from this beloved annual fundraising event […]
Tadpole/Frog Derby
Saturday, August 3, 2024 08:30 AM – 12:00 PM Sugarite Canyon State Park – Lake Maloya Friends of Sugarite Canyon […]
Jumpstart For Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Students
August 12-13, 2024 Longfellow Elementary School All parents and students are encouraged to attend. School starts August 14, 2024.
More Services Offered in Raton
Announcing Door Dash, Uber Eats, Lyft and Uber services being provided by a local resident, who is honest and reliable […]
Art in the Park Workshop
August 10, 2024 3:00 PM Ripley Park — Come join us for a fun workshop where you’ll learn to paint […]
Raton Receives $500k Brownfields Grant Money
EPA and Partners Celebrate $1M Through Investing in America Agenda for Northern New Mexico Brownfields Programs July 23, 2024 Contact […]
Youth Volleyball Camp Fundraiser
Raton Volleyball is putting on a Youth Volleyball Camp as a fundraiser this summer. The camp starts on July 29th […]
Mixed Bag Comic by Jari – T-Shirt Travels
July 21, 2024. See additional comics on the Mixed Bag Comics by Jari page
Run To Raton’s Big Winner
Congratulations to Dennis Fernandez, winner of the Run to Raton Giveaway Bike!
Cottage Market Has a New Home
Every Saturday 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM 100 Clayton Road Now at the Raton Visitor Center!
Bruno’s is Hiring
We are currently accepting applications for a front-end supervisor. Feel free to message or email for more info. Applications can […]
CCSO Press Release Update on I-25 Work
Starting the week of July 22, 2024, Fisher Sand and Gravel and NMDOT will be detouring Northbound I-25 traffic to […]
SFTSPA Summer Workshop
7/21/2024 1:00 – 3:00 PM 131 S 2nd Street Debo Rah Sullivan & James Cordova are back for another improv/communication […]
GrowRaton Bulletin, July 2024
Don’t Miss Out Facilitating the exchange of information between interested parties byconnecting opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs [1] INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN […]
Try-It-Out Youth Cycling Event
Are your kids interested in mountain biking but unsure where to begin? Do they already mountain bike and are looking […]
25th Annual Raton International Golf Tournament
August 9 – 11th. Raton Country Club. 3-Person modified scramble. Includes: Friday Dinner, Skins Game, Player auctions. Prizes include First […]
“Lemontrepreneurs” Awards Ceremony at Phil Long Ford
Posted July 19, 2024 – by Niko Ibanez
Press Release by County Manager Monte Gore
Press Release: July 17, 2024 –Subject: Commitment to Transparency and Addressing Financial Concerns
Wisconsin Schneider and the Magic of Music at AJML
by Frank Mahannah Award winning polka musician Mike Schneider entertained library visitors with singing, dancing, jokes and some magic tricks […]
Gate City Music Festival Vendor Information
Deadline: August 23, 2024 – Thank you for joining Raton MainStreet for the Gate City Music Festival event to showcase […]
Mesa Pharmacy to Discontinue UPS Services
Due to time requirements Mesa Pharmacy is no longer able to commit to, they will discontinue UPS services at the […]
Free Back to School Haircuts for Students
July 29 – August 10, 2024 APPOINTMENT ONLY 1287 South 2nd Street – Johanna Schenk is once again offering free […]
Field of Dreams Art by Thom Ross at the Raton Museum June 18 – August 3, 2024.
NM District 4 Little League is holding Tournament play in Raton from June 14-28. In the spirit of America’s favorite […]
Raton Soccer League Needs Referees
REFEREES NEEDED!! As we get ready for the 2024 soccer season and our first set of soccer games this Friday, […]
Frank Mahannah Gallery
The newest page on The Ratonian.
Northern New Mexico Workforce Integration Network Mobile Training Unit Coming to Raton
July 22, 2024 – August 9, 2024 Location TBC Opportunity is Honking! We’re on the road to you! In our […]
RPS is Hiring: Generation Tech/Meter Tech
Generation Tech/Meter Tech SALARY: $17.00 JOB DESCRIPTION: Available with Application QUALIFICATIONS: HOW TO APPLY:RPS is hereby accepting applications for the position […]
Pre-K Enrollment Status Information
8:00 AM – 12:00 pm PHONE: 575-445-9261 ext 1501 Please call if you’d like to check on your child’s enrollment […]
Colfax County Fair & Rodeo
July 22-28 at the Colfax County Fairgrounds in Springer, New Mexico.
Be a Reporter for the Summer!
Want to try your hand at being a reporter? Do you love attending fun events and activities in Raton? Do […]
Support Your Local Animal Shelter
There are SO many ways you can support Raton Humane society and help the voiceless animals of our community. Here’s […]
Run to Raton Supports Hal Brewer
From Run to Raton:Community outreach is part of our mission at Run to Raton. This year we would like to […]
Raton Recycling Center Needs Your Help!
Although the recycling center is able to bale and sell much of the material dropped off at the recycling center, […]
Recycle Motor Oil and Anti-Freeze at Raton Recycle Center
Did you know that Raton residents can turn in used motor oil and anti-freeze at the Recycling Center? It is […]
988 Crisis Hotline
Need to talk to someone? Call 988. Someone is there to talk with you.