Events

The Annual Candlelight Vigil and Celebration for Alternatives to Violence is Saturday, October 24th at 6 pm at the Shuler Theater in Raton. The guest speaker is Darlene Brace-Torres. Music by the Wannabees.The Alternatives to Violence Project is an international voluntary movement which organizes workshops empowering people to lead nonviolent…

The Kiwanis Club of Cimarron will host the annual Turkey Shoot on Saturday, October 24th from Noon until 3pm at the Philmont Shooting Range. This annual fundraiser is an opportunity to have some fun time at the range, shooting targets to win a turkey certificate and supporting the endeavors of the…

The Arthur Johnson Memorial Library in Raton will host an all-day Fiction Writer’s Workshop conducted by author Steven Havill on Saturday October 24, 2015.  The hours will be from 9 am-Noon  and 1 pm-4 pm.Mr. Havill, a former Raton resident, is the author of the nationally known “Posadas County Series”…

The A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art in Trinidad will host the 2015 Black and White Western Ball on Saturday, October 24th from 5 pm until 11 pm. This annual event features a dinner buffet, auctions and live country western music by Whiskey Creek. Everyone can two-step or line dance the…

The Maxwell Juniors and Seniors present The Fall Festival on Sunday, October 25th in the Maxwell High School Gymnasium. Early Bird Bingo starts at 1 pm. Concessions, Bouncy House, Cake Walk and games. 

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.

The Golden Dragon Acrobats bring their award-winning performances to the historic Shuler Theater on Monday, October 26th at  7 pm. World-renowned impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang combine award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding…

Classic Night at the Movies presents Ghostbusters (1984) at El Raton Movie Theatre on Wednesday, October 28th at 7 pm. This free movie will be shown in honor of Paul Modrich, former Raton resident and 2015 Nobel Prize Laureate in Chemistry, whose work has been used in the development of new cancer treatments. In…

The Raton Museum presents its exhibit to honor veterans, Wall Of Heroes, from October 28th through November 18th. There will be a reception at the museum on Wednesday, November 11th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The Raton Museum's Hours of Operation are Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Contact information:Roger SanchezCultural Tourism Coordinator &…

Raton MainStreet hosts "Safe Trick-or-Treats for Kids" on Friday, October 30th. Kids and parents will meet in Ripley Park at 2:30 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 &…

Event Name: Eagle Nest School's Fall Festival sponsored by Eagle Nest PTADate/Time: October 30th, 2015 (Fri) from 5:30pm - 8:30pmLocation: Eagle Nest Elementary/Middle School in Eagle Nest, NM (225 Lake Avenue, Eagle Nest, NM 87718)Event: Carnival Game Booths, Silent Auction, Cakewalk, Bingo, Photo Booth, Prizes, Raffle, FoodDetails: Eagle Nest PTA's biggest…

Colfax County Young Marines present a Haunted House and a Pumpkin Walk on Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st at 1420 South 2nd Street in Raton (formerly A-1 Auto). Pumpkin Walk for younger kids (with pumpkins and treats) starts at 5:30 pm. Haunted House for older children opens at 7 pm ($3/students & $5/adults). Raton Chamber…

First Baptist Church of Raton and Pure Flix Movie Ministry are providing a free movie matinee to the community. Movie: "Without A Father"Where: El Raton Movie TheaterWhen: Saturday, October 31st at 2:00 p.m.Donations gratefully accepted for Awana Ministry of First Baptist Church.. Here's the trailer::  https://youtu.be/Hlh7JGYHpj0 

To raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness, FCCLA of Raton High School and Middle School will host a Pink Ribbon Walk on Saturday, October 31st. The Walk begins at 9 am by the RHS tennis courts. Pink Stations will be set up along the way to cover the walkers in…

MCMC Long Term Care in Raton invites you to bring your children for Trick or Treating on Saturday, October 31st from 5:45 pm - 7 pm. Please use the Cimarron Street entrance for trick or treating. Call the Activities Office with any questions 575-445-4511.

Raton Chamber of Commerce and Raton Parks and Recreation invite you to a  Zombie Path Walk on Saturday, October 31st from 4 pm - 6 pm. This free and safe, trick-or-treating event starts near the upper gazebo on the pathway by the Aquatic Center.Contributions of candies can be brought to the Chamber…