Events for October 17, 2015

“Artcycle” is on display at the Old Pass Gallery with art made from recycled materials. This exhibit is open through October 24th.Old Pass Gallery is located at 145 South 1st Street in Raton. Hours are:Tuesdays - Fridays 10 am - 4 pmSaturdays 10 am- 2 pm.

The 2015 Southwest Regional Country Showdown returns to Raton on Saturday, October 17th at the Historic Shuler Theater. The winning performers from this night's competition will go to Nashville, Tennesee in January 2016 to compete in the 34th Annual Country Showdown. Doors open at 6:00 pm; showtime is 6:30 pm.…

The 5th Annual Poker Run to benefit the Cimarron Toy Run is Saturday, October 17th beginning at 11 am. The Poker Run starts at Colfax Tavern and travels through Raton, Maxwell, Springer and Cimarron. $10 per rider and $15 per couple.Toys are being collected for infants to age 12. Drop Boxes for Toys…

 Laura DeBella State Farm Agency’s Pumpkin Palooza is Saturday, October 17th 1:00-3:00 pm at the Good Food Project’s Pumpkin Patch. FREE Pumpkin to each child (12 and under) MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE.Pumpkins locally grown by The Good Food Project and Nicol’s Cottonwood Corner.Located in Jansen, CO (West of Trinidad), Hwy 12 to Mile Marker…