Groundbreaking for El Raton Media Works Film/Media & Tech Training Center at 5 pm on October 28th

At 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 28, the City of Raton and El Raton Media Works will host a special groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of a new Film, Media, and Technology Training Center—a regional hub for creative workforce development. The project is part of Raton’s broader effort to diversify the local economy and create high-wage pathways in film and emerging media production, coding, digital storytelling, and technical training.
 
The celebration will include:
– Remarks from city and project leaders
– Live music from Raton 3, featuring Debora Iyall, lead vocalist of the renowned band, “Romeo Void”
– A special appearance by George Tomsco of the legendary band, “The Fireballs”
– Food and refreshments
 
“This project is more than just a building—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of creators, coders, and creative entrepreneurs,” said Ann Theis, Director of El Raton Media Works. “We’re proud to build it in the heart of a community that believes in innovation and collaboration.”
Scroll to Top