The Ratonian was created to provide our community with information about upcoming events and activities before they happen. Too often we would find out about something on social media after it had already occurred. Daily posts on the Home page of The Ratonian and a comprehensive Calendar provides current information 24/7 to anyone with internet access without requiring membership in a social media forum. There are many ways to support the efforts of The Ratonian – Donate, Advertise, Promote
Donate to The Ratonian to support communication and information for our community. The Ratonian doesn’t charge a subscription fee, but viewers can donate to help support this free news source online.
Reasons to donate:
Provides Economic Development
- Adds jobs – Employs editors, writers, photographers, graphic artists, etc.
- Provides positive information about the community that encourages other businesses to invest in Raton
- Provides information to encourage our community to support our businesses, organizations, events, and more.
Accessible to Anyone with Internet Access
- Does not require membership in social media
- Posted for anyone to read, not dependent on seeing a post by a “Friend” or “Follower”
- Is not dependent on a geographic area. Is truly world wide on the web
- Is always “ON.” Searchable articles and posts that can be read anytime, not dependent on being heard during limited times of the day.
Ways to Donate:
Ways To Advertise
Banner Ads, Right Column Ads, Page Ads, Classifieds
Advertising Opportunities
Banner Ad – Rotating Banners every 6 seconds Visible 24/7 on Every Page
| 4 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 6 Months | One Year | |
| Banner Ad | $160 | $440 | $844 | $1600 |
Right Hand Column Ads – Visible 24/7 on Every Page
| One Week | 4 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 6 Months | One Year | |
| Right Column Ad – Primary | $80 | $320 | $864 (10% discount) | $1689 (12% discount) | $3536 (15% discount) |
| Right column Ad- Secondary | $50 | $200 | $540 (10% discount) | $1056 (12% discount) | $2210 (15% discount) |
Ask about a customized ad to get the most “bang for your buck!” with additional marketing opportunities through personalized articles, email campaigns, and more!
Page Ads
Main (left) section of page, three columns wide (6″ x 2″) standard ad. See Law Enforcement/Courts page, Crimestoppers ad as example.
Pages not available for page ads are: Home, About Us, Calendar, Submit Your Events
| One Week | One Month | Three Months | Six Months | One Year | |
| Featured News | $25 | $100 | $270 (10% discount) | $528 (12% discount) | $1020 (15% discount) |
| Law Enforcement/ Courts | $25 | $100 | $270 (10% discount) | $528 (12% discount) | $1020 (15% discount) |
| All other pages | $20 | $80 | $216 (10% discount) | $475 (12% discount) | $816 (15% discount) |
Classifieds
$5.00 per week for 50 words. Add $.25 per each additional words. Categories include:
- For Sale
- For Rent
- Help Wanted
- Job/Positions posted
- Business Opportunities
- Lost and Found
- Other – specify
Promote The Ratonian
Tell your family, friends, and neighbors about The Ratonian, the place to see events and activities all in one place! No membership or subscription required.