Area Events

 The Sci-Fi Club of Raton hosts a benefit Double Feature Night on Saturday, September 12th to help with repairs at El Raton Movie Theater. Blade Runner (Director's Cut) will be shown at 7 pm followed by Evolution at 10 pm. Free! Donations appreciated for El Raton Theater.  Blade Runner is a 1982 dark, philosophical sci-fi drama…

Raton Farmers' Market operates on Historic 1st Street, Saturdays from 1:00 pm until they sell out. The market will continue through the final Fall Harvest.  Locally grown foods and other locally produced products. The last Saturday Market will be on October 3rd. Vendors may contact Randi 575-445-8224

2nd & 4th Sundays of each month (through October) Ladies pay $5 (members) or $7 (non-members) which includes clay targets, but not shells.Bring your own shotgun & shells. Sponsored by TSJC.

The Raton Museum will host a new exhibit from July 28th through September 26th:  “Red or Green?” The Origins and Cultural Significance of the Chile Pepper in New Mexico. Press Release from New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, LAS CRUCES: It may not be from New Mexico originally, but…

The ShortGrass Music Festival continues to present live music in the greater Cimarron area with the band STEEP RAVINE on Friday, September 18th at 7pm at the Kit Carson Museum/Rayado at Philmont Scout Ranch. Tickets $10.00 (under 18 Free).Blending equal parts poetic lyricism and string-playing ingenuity, STEEP RAVINE’S soulful tunes and sinewy instrumentals are…

What: Ludlow Run 5K Walk/Run, 10K Run, Half MarathonWhere: Ludlow Run starts and ends at the Historic Ludlow Massacre*When: Saturday, September 19, 2015Time: 7:00 AM Registration 8:00 AM *Historic Ludlow Massacre Memorial Site, County Road 40.2, Trinidad, CO 81082 Debbie 719-845-4895 Register online:  mtcarmelcenter.org  

Come out and celebrate the 2nd Annual Hi-Lo Fiesta and Cowboy Trade Show in Folsom, New Mexico on Saturday, September 19th. During the day, enjoy shoppin' & swappin' for items at the Cowboy Trade Show from 10 am until 6 pm.  Photo credit Wikipedia.comAt 6 pm, be entertained at the Historic Folsom Hotel with music by James…

The ShortGrass Music Festival continues to present live music in the greater Cimarron area with a concert by Jason Eady on Saturday, September 19th at 8 pm at the Colfax Tavern, where "nothing much happens but you better be there when it does." The Tavern is a classic roadhouse, the site…

In observance of National Assisted Living Week, Hope's Colfax Senior Care will host an Open House on Saturday, September 19th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The theme for the week is "Nourishing Life:  Mind, Body and Spirit." Come learn about their amazing residents and the work the staff does..Hope Mosimann/Amanda…

"Welcome Home Your MVP (Most Valuable Pet)" is the Raton Humane Society's next adoption event on Saturday, September 19th at the Animal Shelter (on east Hereford) from Noon - 4 pm. Please come see the cats in their new digs, and check out the dogs still looking for homes. This…

Raton Farmers' Market operates on Historic 1st Street, Saturdays from 1:00 pm until they sell out. The market will continue through the final Fall Harvest.  Locally grown foods and other locally produced products. The last Saturday Market will be on October 3rd. Vendors may contact Randi 575-445-8224

The Latin Comedy Jam, an histerical show that has entertained people around the globe, is returning to the historic Shuler Theater with three "A Team" comics:  Dillon Garcia, Javi Luna and Jerry Garcia. Although all the comics are of Latin descent, their humor is universal - enjoyed by millions around the world. Host Mike G…

The ShortGrass Music Festival continues to present live music in the greater Cimarron area with piano concerts by Ji-Yong this Sunday and Monday:JI, PIANO •  SUNDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER  •  4 pm*United Methodist Church, CimarronTickets $10 (under 18 free)(*A reception for the ShortGrass Music Festival artists will be held at the Express St. James…

Interested in applying for the New Mexico State Police? Join our officer at Enchanted Grounds in Raton, and find out more about our upcoming January 2016 Academy. Questions? 575-636-7848. Share and tag others who would be interested.

Join the Raton Museum on Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:00 pm for a special screening and discussion of the documentary film "4-4-43:  Lieutenant Colonel William Edwin Dyess and the Greatest Story of the War in the Pacific."  The program is hosted by John D. Lukacs, internationally-known author/historian/filmmaker, and will be…

The Raton Museum will host a new exhibit from July 28th through September 26th:  “Red or Green?” The Origins and Cultural Significance of the Chile Pepper in New Mexico. Press Release from New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, LAS CRUCES: It may not be from New Mexico originally, but…

There will be an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hamburger Heaven at noon on Thursday, September 24th at 144 N. 1st Street in Raton. KRTN will join Raton Chamber of Commerce, Raton's Tourism Coordinator and Raton Ambassadors in welcoming this new restaurant to Historic First Street. (Photo credit: Raton MainStreet)

The  Raton Arts & Humanities Council is accepting art works for the exhibition called “Artcycle” - art made from recycled materials.Accepting work at the Old Pass Gallery: Thursday and Friday, Sept. 24th & 25th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pmHanging show: Monday, Sept. 28thReception: Friday, Oct. 2, 5:00 pm