Area Events

The  Raton Arts & Humanities Council presents the art exhibit for the month of October, called “Artcycle” - art made from recycled materials.Reception: Friday, Oct. 2, 5:00 pm

Dr. Irene Blea Will Speak About Why She Writes About Northern NMFriday, Oct. 2nd, at the Luna Vocational Technical Institute Auditorium, from 6 pm to 8 pmThis presentation is Free and is Open to the Public. Dr. Blea is a native New Mexican, whose most recent work of fiction is…

Raton Elks Lodge 865 is hosting an Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday, October 3rd from 9 am to 1 pm in front of the Elks Lodge in Raton. Concessions available. All proceeds go to Cerebral Palsy Charity. If necessary (due to the weather), the fair will be moved inside the…

Sign up now to walk/run for Domestic Violence Awareness on Saturday, October 3rd 9 am at Ripley Park in Raton. Choose 1-mile, 3-mile or 5-mile course. Get pledge forms now, collect donations and qualify for t-shirts, cash and other prizes! Your efforts will help Alternatives To Violence (ATV) of Colfax and…

The Colfax County Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs with Citizens for the Developmentally Disabled will be hosting a Benefit Bake Sale on Saturday, October 3rd at Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Raton beginning at 9 am. There will also be the opportunity to enter a 50/50 Raffle. Proceeds will help pay medical costs…

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 is planned for October 3rd. Vendors may contact Randi 575-445-8224.

With sixteen instruments, eight members and a 45-foot bus, Link Union will roll into Raton for an unforgettable performance Monday, October 5th, 7 pm at the historic Shuler Theater.  LINK UNION provides a musical experience that awakens in their audience dreams and hopes they have hidden inside themselves, taking them on a journey…

“Artcycle” is on display at the Old Pass Gallery with art made from recycled materials. This exhibit is open through October 24th.Old Pass Gallery is located at 145 South 1st Street in Raton. Hours are:Tuesdays - Fridays 10 am - 4 pmSaturdays 10 am- 2 pm.

Cimarron United Methodist Church will hold its Annual 3-Day Rummage Sale at Sister Hildegard Hall on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 7th through 9th.  Weds.:  9 am - 7 pmThurs.:  9 am - 5 pmFriday is Bag Day:  9 am - 11 am

Sign up now for the Annual Walk/Run for Domestic Violence Awareness on Saturday, October 10th, 8 am at Village Park in Cimarron. Your efforts will help Alternatives To Violence (ATV) of Colfax and Union Counties.Sponsored by the Village of Cimarron and the Citizens of Cimarron and the surrounding areas.

The Knights of Columbus will host their Annual Spaghetti Dinner Saturday,October 10th at the parish hall of St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Raton from 4 pm until 8 pm. $6/plate. Take-out available.

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.

“Artcycle” is on display at the Old Pass Gallery with art made from recycled materials. This exhibit is open through October 24th.Old Pass Gallery is located at 145 South 1st Street in Raton. Hours are:Tuesdays - Fridays 10 am - 4 pmSaturdays 10 am- 2 pm.

The 2015 Southwest Regional Country Showdown returns to Raton on Saturday, October 17th at the Historic Shuler Theater. The winning performers from this night's competition will go to Nashville, Tennesee in January 2016 to compete in the 34th Annual Country Showdown. Doors open at 6:00 pm; showtime is 6:30 pm.…

The 5th Annual Poker Run to benefit the Cimarron Toy Run is Saturday, October 17th beginning at 11 am. The Poker Run starts at Colfax Tavern and travels through Raton, Maxwell, Springer and Cimarron. $10 per rider and $15 per couple.Toys are being collected for infants to age 12. Drop Boxes for Toys…

 Laura DeBella State Farm Agency’s Pumpkin Palooza is Saturday, October 17th 1:00-3:00 pm at the Good Food Project’s Pumpkin Patch. FREE Pumpkin to each child (12 and under) MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE.Pumpkins locally grown by The Good Food Project and Nicol’s Cottonwood Corner.Located in Jansen, CO (West of Trinidad), Hwy 12 to Mile Marker…

Raton High School Dance and Volleyball Teams will host a Taco Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, October 18th from Noon until 4 pm at the RHS Cafeteria. $6.00 per person (all ages/same price). Take-Out available.

The Center for American Values located in Pueblo, Colorado will bring its Mobile Learning Lab to Raton from October 19th to October 30th. On Monday, October 19th, the Center will host a reception at 5:00 pm in the Mobile Learning Lab (parked at Russell Marcy Academy) for school administrators, educators,…