Area Events

Springer HS Senior Class of 2016 is having a BINGO Fundraiser on Sunday, February 21st, 1 pm at the Springer High School (Sim Brown) Gym. Tickets are $20 for two BINGO books. There will be concessions and a bake sale. For more information, call Liz 575-483-3464.

Raton Professional Business Women (PBW) will sponsor the 2016 Candidate Forum at the Shuler Theater on Monday, February 22nd. All candidates seeking election to the office of City Commission have been invited to this forum. Doors open at 6:30 pm; Forum begins at 7 pm. Live Broadcast on KRTN. The Municipal…

A series of free classes, "FEEDING YOUR FAMILY ON A BUDGET & BEING FOOD SAFE" will begin Tuesday, February 23rd, 5:00 pm at Church of God of Prophesy in Raton. This series of classes will provide participants with the tools to enable them to feed their family healthy meals on a budget, involve the family…

Social Dance Lessons taught by Joe Rodman Wednesdays (through March) at 6 pm at the Raton Convention Center. Come and learn:  Line Dances, Line of Dance, Dance Floor Etiquette, Dance Frame, Two Step, Waltz, Four Count Swing, Polka, Electric Slide, Rumba, Rancheria & more.$55/single $90/couple.Contact: Raton Department of Parks and…

Classic Night at the Movies presents Secondhand Lions (2003) on Wednesday, February 24th, 7 pm at El Raton. FREE! Door Prizes! Donations will be given to FFA of Raton in recognition of National FFA Week (Feb. 20-27, 2016). Sponsored by KRTN, El Raton Theatre and Raton Natural Gas.   Secondhand Lions, a 2003 American comedy-drama, tells the…

Raton Arts & Humanities Council is accepting original artwork for "The Art of New Mexico Women" (Featuring female artists): Accepting original artwork on Thursday & Friday, Feb. 25th and 26th from 10 am to 4 pm at the Old Pass Gallery (Hanging show:  Feb. 29th) Reception:  Friday, March 4th Exhibit opens Tuesday, March…

First Baptist Church is providing a “free” movie matinee  for the community: Movie: "Finding Normal" Where:  El Raton Movie Theater When:  Saturday, February 27th at 2:00 p.m. Here's the trailer from Youtube:  https://youtu.be/kCZktHVyUiw   The only thing standing between Dr. Lisa Leland (Candice Cameron Bure) and the wedding of her dreams in the…

First Christian Church of Raton invites you to join them for a free fellowship luncheon to celebrate the re-opening of the church on Saturday, February 27th at 2 pm. Fellowship and Frito Pies! Praise, worship and testimonials.

Family Worship Center will be serving a FREE Mexican food buffet on Saturday, February 27th from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM.  Everyone is welcome!  The home-cooked meal will be served in the Fellowship Room of Family Worship Center which is located at 219 Kearney Ave. in Raton (2 blocks west of 2nd Street on Kearney…

Instructor Rey Lujan Gaytan will present two Saturday workshops for “Hand Building with Clay”:  Workshop 1 on February 27th and Workshop 2 on March 12th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Annex Classroom of LCC Springer Campus. 12 yrs & up:  $50 Registration + $10 Material Fee 11 yrs & under:  $25 Registration…

Social Dance Lessons taught by Joe Rodman Wednesdays (through March) at 6 pm at the Raton Convention Center. Come and learn:  Line Dances, Line of Dance, Dance Floor Etiquette, Dance Frame, Two Step, Waltz, Four Count Swing, Polka, Electric Slide, Rumba, Rancheria & more.$55/single $90/couple.Contact: Raton Department of Parks and…

Auditions for "Moon Over Buffalo" will be held Thursday, March 3rd at 6 pm at the Shuler Theater in Raton. Director Bill Fegan will be casting four men and four women. Call 575-445-4746.  "Moon Over Buffalo" relies heavily on situation comedy for its humor, ) as well as some sexual innuendo)…

Trinidad Las Animas County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a free lunch (burgers, hot dogs & fun) on Friday, March 4th from Noon until 2 pm to celebrate the re-opening of Commercial Street.  

Family Worship Center will be serving a FREE Mexican food buffet on Saturday, March 5th from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome!   The home-cooked meal will be served in the Fellowship Room of Family Worship Center which is located at 219 Kearney Ave. in Raton (2 blocks west of 2nd Street on…

Social Dance Lessons taught by Joe Rodman Wednesdays (through March) at 6 pm at the Raton Convention Center. Come and learn:  Line Dances, Line of Dance, Dance Floor Etiquette, Dance Frame, Two Step, Waltz, Four Count Swing, Polka, Electric Slide, Rumba, Rancheria & more.$55/single $90/couple.Contact: Raton Department of Parks and…

Raton Arts & Humanities will present a Tribute to Neil Diamond by Denny Diamond on Thursday, March 10th, 7 pm at the Shuler Theater. Using Neil Diamond’s catalog as a foundation, Denny Diamond and his sons ("the Jewels") also tackle classics by Elvis, Johnny Cash, Glen Campbell, Buddy Holly and…

Miners' Colfax Medical Center invites you to attend a session on Friday, March 11th from 8 am until 5 pm at MCMC Longterm Care Facility in Raton. Free training and a sack lunch will be provided. Please register by calling Gloria at 575-445-4516 (gneurauter@minershosp.com).   Just as CPR helps you assist…

Instructor Rey Lujan Gaytan will present two Saturday workshops for “Hand Building with Clay”:  Workshop 1 on February 27th and Workshop 2 on March 12th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Annex Classroom of LCC Springer Campus. 12 yrs & up:  $50 Registration + $10 Material Fee 11 yrs & under:  $25 Registration…