Area Events

Springer High School Class of 2017 is hosting a Halloween Carnival on Sunday, October 30th at Miranda Gym from 1PM-5PM.

Raton Chamber of Commerce presents the 2nd Annual Zombie Walk: Safe Trick or Treat on Sunday, October 30th from 4 pm until Dusk at Roundhouse Memorial Park in Raton. Free Event! Cars can park at the Aquatic Center and Cross the bridge to Zombie Land. (Photo credit:  Bob Wick)

Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines is hosting the Holy Ghost Weenie Roast! Free Hot Dogs and drinks for all on Sunday, October 30th, 5 PM - 7 PM. Candy. Fun. Games. And… A lot of good people! Fun for all...

Raton MainStreet hosts "Safe Trick-or-Treats for Kids" on Monday, October 31st. Kids and parents will meet in Ripley Park at 3:30 pm for a safety talk by Raton Police Department. Then the group will head out for safe Trick-or-Treating at participating Downtown businesses (they will display a witch's hat with orange…

MCMC Long-Term Care is hosting their annual Trick or Treat on Monday evening, Oct. 31st from 6PM-7PM at 900 South 6th Street in Raton. Participants need to enter through the Nurse's Station door.

On Monday evening, October 31st, members of First United Methodist Church Raton will circle their cars up from 5 pm until 6 pm and offer a free 'Trunk or Treat' event to any and all. Come join the fun!

Bring your little ghosts and goblins to NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM for trick or treating  on Monday, October 31st from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Santa Fe Trail Museum in Springer.   Former Colfax County Courthouse~Now the Springer Museum For more information call Springer Chamber of Commerce at 575-643-6401      …

First Baptist Church of Raton will be hosting its Annual, Free GLOW Party (God Lights Our Way) Monday, October 31st from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. This is an alternative to Trick or Treating that includes food, games, prizes and, of course, candy.     

Family Worship Center in Raton will host a Trunk or Treat for the public Monday, October 31st from 6 pm - 8:30 pm. See flyer for list of other Halloween events at Raton Churches.

The Harding County Health Council presents the 10th annual Fall Health Fair to be held at the Mosquero Municipal Schools on Tuesday, November 1st, 9:00 am  until 2:00 pm. Lunch is served at 12:30. Signs will be posted giving directions to the school.     Mary Laumbach Health Coordinator HARDING COUNTY…

The Raton Museum will host the HALL OF HEROES DISPLAY from Oct. 26th-Nov. 16th during museum hours. $5/adult. Winter Hours: W-Sat. 10-4.

Rockin' 50's Fundraiser Dance and Dinner is the main fundraiser for the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art in Trinidad, CO. Get your tickets for this big event to be held at the museum Saturday, November 5th from 6 pm until 11 pm. Live Music with Shelvis and the Roustabouts,…

Hungry Hearts now has a new, permanent location! They will be serving free lunches every Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM at the former All Saints Catholic School located at 401 South 4th St. (Raton). Enter through the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop.   The meals will continue to be…

On Saturday, November 5th, Capulin Volcano National Monument will be celebrating the diverse Archeology of Capulin and Northeast New Mexico. The event will feature talks and hands on exhibits from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All are invited to come out and learn more about the people that have called…

The Raton Museum will host the HALL OF HEROES DISPLAY from Oct. 26th-Nov. 16th during museum hours. $5/adult. Winter Hours: W-Sat. 10-4.

The Raton Museum Presents "ERNIE PYLE – Bringing The World To America’s Doorstep," a performance by Baldwin G. Burr,  Friday, November 11th with a Reception at 5 pm and Presentation at 5:30 pm. Sponsored by New Mexico Humanities Council   Baldwin G. Burr portrays Ernie Pyle. The setting for this performance is the South…

Accidental Writers Guild meets every Friday at 10 am in the upstairs room* of the Arthur Johnson Memorial Library at 244 Park Ave. in Raton. All those interested in writing are invited to attend. *This week only, (Nov. 11th) the meeting will be at Denny's on Clayton Rd. in Raton…

Raton Methodist Women’s Holiday Bazaar is Saturday, November 12th, 9AM-2PM at First United Methodist Church. Youth Group sells FRITO PIES starting 11AM.   Anna’s Coffee/Tea Table Candy Baked Goods Advent Calendars Craft Items Plants Assorted Teas Ornaments Much more!

2016 FCCLA Enchilada Dinner Fundraiser Sunday, Nov. 13th 11:00 am – 2:30 pm RHS Cafeteria $6.00 Meal Includes: Red Chile Cheese Enchiladas Pinto Beans Spanish Rice Dessert & Beverage Dine-in OR Carry Out Support the RHS and Raton Middle Chapter FCCLA students and get you tickets NOW!

The Mandala Center will host a free Life Transitions event, "Putting it all Together...Focusing on Pre-teen and Early Teens," Sunday, November 13th at 2 pm with Hilece Rose  and Gabriella Herbertson as presenters. The workshop focuses on teens and pre-teens, but everyone is invited to attend.   Gabrielle will then lead us while we…