Area Events

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…

Trinidad Carnegie Public Library, presents Dr Kelley Eden's second program titled, "Loving yourself during the challenging times" on Wednesday, February 10th at 5:30 pm. If you are just too busy to devote quality time for yourself, this is for you. Especially helpful for care-givers, but also for most of us busy people. Tom Potter Adult/teen service specialist…

Trinidad Carnegie Public Library, presents nationally-acclaimed chocolatier Lauren Gockley and her program called, "Chocolate:  Food of the Gods" on Thursday, February 11th at 5:00 pm. Lauren will relate the history of chocolate and how we create it from the raw cocoa bean. Then we'll all make truffles! Call the library at 719-846-6841 to reserve a…

Composer, artist, pianist Scott Kirby brings "Main Street Souvenirs: In Search Of The American Heartland'" a multi-media stage performance to the Historic Shuler Theater on Saturday, February 13th at 7 pm. The evening will feature live piano music, a spoken narrative and a video presentation. The performance is part of the 2015-2016 Performing…

Raton Lions Club will sponsor a Valentine's Day Dance for all ages - "Cupids and Hearts" - on Saturday, February 13th from 8 pm until Midnight at the Raton Convention Center. Music will be provided by DJ Noby Gomez.  Cash Bar will be available, so have IDs ready. Safe ride will be provided if…

The Humane Society of Raton in partnership with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary will host a Sweetheart (Pet) Adoptathon on Saturday, February 13th from NOON to 4:00 pm. At this event, ALL adoptions will be offered at $14. The promotion is good during the first two weeks of February - just perfect to find…

The Public Candidate Forum sponsored by Cimarron Chamber of Commerce is Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 10:00 am in the Parish Hall. Hear what the candidates for Village Council have to say. Election Day is March 1, 2016. There will be some questions prepared by the Chamber, followed by questions…

What:   Free lunch being served When:  12:00-1:00 PM, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 Where: Family Worship Center, 219 Kearney Ave.  (2 blocks east of 2nd Street on Kearney Ave.) Who:   Anyone who is hungry is invited! How:  Look for the signs reading "Hungry Hearts"!

Join The Mandala Center for a series of Life Transitions Workshops where presenters will share techniques in dealing with change and how to incorporate change into a happier, healthier lifestyle. These are FREE workshops... everyone is invited! Call to RSVP:  575-278-3002.  "The only thing constant in life is change." ... Rochefoucauld…

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…

The Sci-Fi Alliance of Raton hosts a benefit Movie Night on Wednesday, February 17th at El Raton. Spirited Away, a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film, will be shown at 6:30 pm. Free! Donations will be presented to El Raton Theater. Spirited Away follows the adventures of ten-year-old Chihiro and her parents as they travel to their…

Everyone is invited to a Community Luncheon on Friday, February 19th from 11 am until 1 pm at the former All Saints Catholic School building (located at the corner of South 4th St. & Apache Ave. in Raton). Sponsored by St. Patrick's-St Joseph's Catholic Church and St. Vincent de Paul.

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…