Area Events

Thursday, Nov. 16 6:00 PM: Women's Health with Essential Oils, Tarin Giacomo, Arthur Johnson Memorial Library, Free class.

An open-microphone for any spoken-word presentation. Anything goes! Your chance to let the world know what you're thinking, or to listen to others do the same. Always surprising! Sign up in advance or on Friday, or just come to spectate.

VERMEJO 4H BLOOD DRIVE, HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE VERMEJO 4H HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2017, 9:30 AM – 1:30PM, Maxwell School Auditorium, Contact Melissa Cruz to make an appointment (575)643-9210, Be a Hero Save a Life! Donate Blood!!

Branson School Holiday Bazaar. Great way to get your Christmas shopping done early and support your local vendors... 10:00am--3:00pm.   There will also be a spaghetti luncheon served from Noon - 2:00pm ​ the cost will be $5 adults and $3 children. If you are interested in reserving your spot…

Cash Prizes for the top 3. $200, $100. $75 Call 575-447-1242 for more information

Eight local authors will be selling their books, signing books, and doing readings, down in the Community Room. Writers from northern New Mexico and southern Colorado will be offering their works at great prices. The perfect holiday gift!

For more information: Night Sky

Visit Sugarite Canyon State Park for FREE on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 New Mexico State Parks proudly joins other states in waiving fees on Black Friday to help encourage people to spend more time outdoors. State Parks will be waiving the $5 day-use fees for all 34 state parks on…

Musical Entertainment and Santa's Elves, Cider & Coco served by the Rotary and provided by What-a-Grind. Trinidad City Hall.

Free Entry--Everyone gets a door prize ticket. Community Give Back - Raton Fire Dept. Toy Drive.. Bring a new toy and get an extra door prize ticket. 22 Vendors

5k Fun Run/Walk!! Runners and walkers welcome!! T-shirts for the first 50 registrants! Proceeds go to Raton PD's " Toys for Tots" program! Awards and festivities at the Raton Aquatic Center after race! Race runs regardless of weather conditions. For more information call Raton Department of Parks and Recreation @…

Raton Humane Society

Costumer Appreciation Celebration. Registration will be at 1:00 pm Competition starts at 2:00 pm. Participation Fee: $5.00 All proceeds will be for the purpose of Toys for Tots. For more information contact Cassie Phillips at 575-445-6904 or Shawn Montoya at 505-629-3498.

Dress the kids warm and bring them out to meet Santa and Mrs. Clause!! There will be games, prizes, music, and yummy food! The awesome members of the Lions club promise to deliver tons of fun! So mark your calendars and get ready to see the kids eyes sparkle with…

Support our Troops, Climb on a Humvee.  Get FREE glow items while they last

November 25, 2017 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm Non moving parade of floats decorated for the Christmas Holiday on Historic 1st Street between Rio Grande Ave. and Clark Ave. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd best float. Street lights will be off from 5:15pm to 7:00pm. If you would like to…

Parade of Lights and Colorfest Annual Parade of Lights will be on November 25th, 2017, on Mainstreet, starting at 6 PM Fort Carson Infantry will be visiting from 3-5, at Cimino Park prior to the parade.