Area Events

Raton Middle School and Raton High School present a Holiday Band Concert for the community Tuesday, December 13th, 7 pm at the Middle School Gymnasium. The public is welcome. Free Admission.

The Raton Museum is pleased to offer another installment of FACEs and PLACEs: Christmas Memories Remembering Christmases Past. This exhibit includes photographs from the “Robert Campbell Collection” and the “Raton Public Service Co. Collection”. Christmas cards, ornaments and toys from the Raton Museum collection will be also be on display in…

Raton Arts & Humanities presents New Odyssey Christmas Thursday, December 15th, 7 pm at the Historic Shuler Theater in Raton. New Odyssey (3 Guys-30 Instruments) is a cover band from Chicago playing all types of music from across the decades including today’s top hits. Tickets:  Adults $20/ Seniors $15/ Students $10…

The Edward Jones office of EJ Johnson hopes to add some extra merry to your Christmas season with a Christmas Open House on Thursday, December 15th, 2 pm-6 pm at 700 S 2nd Street in Raton. The open house event is their gift of appreciation to clients, friends and neighbors…

The Raton Museum invites you to attend the Annual Open House Friday, December 16th from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm for an evening of Christmas joy, fellowship and remembrance. It is the time of year for us to say thank you to each and every one of you for your…

Bundle up and spend Saturday, December 17th at Sugarite Canyon State Park to enjoy Chicorica Creek by the light of 1,500 beautiful luminarias. Munch on cookies, whisper in Santa's ear, stroll to holiday tunes, and enjoy the night sky through the park telescope. The event will run 5:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m.  There…

During the busyness of the SEASON, come enjoy an hour in peaceful reverie as we WAIT for the extraordinary event of Christmas. David Beatty from Santa Fe returns to Cimarron United Methodist Church for an organ program of Advent and Christmas music on Sunday, December 18th at 3:00 pm. A reception…

The Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts presents Riders In the Sky (with Ranger Doug) at the Historic Shuler Theater on Tuesday, December 20th at 7 pm. This Christmas concert is a fundraiser for The Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts.  Ticket: $25 Adults / $20 Senior Citizens /…

The Raton Museum is pleased to offer another installment of FACEs and PLACEs: Christmas Memories Remembering Christmases Past. This exhibit includes photographs from the “Robert Campbell Collection” and the “Raton Public Service Co. Collection”. Christmas cards, ornaments and toys from the Raton Museum collection will be also be on display in…

Hungry Hearts will be serving a Christmas Eve lunch from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 24th at the former Catholic School cafeteria (behind the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop).  As always, the meal is free and everyone is invited.  The Lighthouse Church will be serving.

Christmas Eve Carols, Communion, & Candlelight Service at First United Methodist Church in Raton at 7:30 pm. Address:  1501 S 4th Street, Raton. There will also be Christmas Eve Services at Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines at 5:00 pm.  Address:  7 Moody Ave, Des Moines.   Christmas Eve…

Classic Night at the Movies presents Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (The Grinch with Jim Carrey, 2000) on the big screen Wednesday, December 28th, 7 pm at El Raton. FREE!!  Donations gratefully accepted for Alternatives To Violence. Sponsored by KRTN, Raton Natural Gas and El Raton Movie Theater.   Dr.…

The Raton Museum is pleased to offer another installment of FACEs and PLACEs: Christmas Memories Remembering Christmases Past. This exhibit includes photographs from the “Robert Campbell Collection” and the “Raton Public Service Co. Collection”. Christmas cards, ornaments and toys from the Raton Museum collection will be also be on display in…

"ACTS 29:  Because we are the next chapter!"  Come Worship into the New Year with a collaborative group of youth from multiple churches in Raton. This worship and praise event will be led entirely by youth Saturday, December 31st from 9:00 pm to 1:30-ish am at First Baptist Church of Raton. The…

2017 RATON POLAR BEAR PLUNGE Who:  Anyone and Everyone (spectators and participants) What: THE RATON POLAR BEAR PLUNGE        And, weather permitting, other activities to precede the Plunge ie. snow bowling, ice-skating, sledding, robbing the snow bank, etc. When: New Year's Day, Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 1pm Where: South…

The Raton Museum is pleased to offer another installment of FACEs and PLACEs: Christmas Memories Remembering Christmases Past. This exhibit includes photographs from the “Robert Campbell Collection” and the “Raton Public Service Co. Collection”. Christmas cards, ornaments and toys from the Raton Museum collection will be also be on display in…

 Raton Ministerial Alliance will host A Partnership of Faith Inter-Church Service Sunday, January 8th from 4 pm until 5:30 pm at First Baptist Church. This will be a time to gather together and be the body of Christ. Join all for a "Partnership of Faith" event to bring in the…

“Shades of the Southwest” is the Northeastern New Mexico - Southeastern Colorado Youth Art Show on display at the Old Pass Gallery from January 9th – January 30th in Raton, New Mexico. Reception is Friday, January 20th from 3 pm - 5 pm. Youth artists should contact their school's art teacher and submit artwork by Saturday,…

Auditions will be held with Missoula Children's Theater for children in Grades 1 through 12 Monday, January 16th, 3:30 pm at the Shuler Theater. Rehearsals for Aladdin will take place during the week with two culminating performances on Saturday, January 21st at 3:30 pm and 6 pm. The little red truck of the Missoula Children's…