Events

Join the National Park Service at Soda Pocket Amphitheater to learn about the Raton-Clayton volcanic field, including Capulin Volcano National Monument. Experience a fun foam explosion replication a volcanic event! Rainy weather? Meet at the Mule Barn.

Springer Chamber of Commerce presents its 2015 Summer Music Concert Schedule with Fun & Dancing at Springer Museum Park from 7-9 pm: Sat., June 27th - Country Music Duo Sat., Aug. 15th - Christian Music Group Bring your own lawn chairs. Refreshments available for purchase.  

Fundraiser event to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Saturday, June 27th. Registration 8:30 am - 9 am (at Frontage Road in South Raton)Bike-A-Thon begins 9 amPicnic at Ripley Park at Noon. Sign-up forms at Phil Long Ford of Raton (445-5282).

Join a State Park Ranger for coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts at Lake Alice Campground. Learn about plants in the area. Rainy weather? Meet at the Mule Barn.

Arthur Johnson Memorial Library in Raton:    We are having our annual "Friends of the Library Book Sale" that will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015, from 10 am til 2 pm, on the second floor of the library.  We have a variety of books that have been donated…

First Baptist Church in partnership with Pure Flix Movie Ministry are providing a “free” movie matinee for the community, movie flyer attached.    What Movie: "What If" Where: El Raton Movie Theater When: Saturday, June 27th at 2:00 p.m. Donations gratefully accepted for the First Baptist Church:  WMU

"Music From the Ranch and the Open Range", a Chautauqua Presentation, takes place June 27th from 6 pm-8 pm. Cowboy music has evolved from the open range and ranch employees who worked and rode after cattle during the late 19th and early to mid 20th century. These include songs written…

Springer First United Methodist Church will Worship Outside the Walls on three Sundays this summer – June 28th, July 26th and August 23rd.       On those three Sundays, we will have our regular 11 a.m. worship on the front lawn. Come prepared to show the world that Jesus Christ is Lord and…

All volunteers are welcome to join Raton MainStreet members in cleaning (the former) La Mesa Airfield in preparation for the Santa Fe Trail International Balloon Rally. Meet them at 9 am. Bring shovel, hoe, sunscreen, hat. Water will be provided.

Capulin, NM– Capulin Volcano National Monument will be hosting its third annual Summer Market on Sunday, June 28, July 19, and August 9 from 10 am to 3 pm. Area artisans will be selling locally harvested and artisanal food items such as honey, handmade soaps, baked goods, fresh produce, jams, herbs, and crafts.…

Explore coal camp life in this 2.5 hour guided hike. Bring hat, sunscreen, hiking shoes and water. Meet at the Park Visitor Center at 9 am.

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.

Raton MainStreet presents Smooth Riders Jazz Quartet at Ripley Park on Sunday, June 28th, 4 pm - 6 pm. Music on MainStreet Concert Series is a free community event that is funded by the Whited Foundation. Members of the jazz quartet are Bruce Holmes, saxes and flute; Kevin Zoernig, keyboards; Ed Harrington,…

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Raton Football Team at Denny’s Restaurant, 430 Clayton Road, (Raton) from 6 pm-9 pm. Adults- $10Kids 12 and under -$5

Pilots (and their families), Crews and Sponsors of the International Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally 2015 will meet at the Raton VFW Post #1793 for dinner and music from 6 pm - 9 pm.

Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts continues its Professional Summer Season with “Into The Woods” on Thursday and Friday, July 2nd & 3rd at 7:30 pm, Sat., July 4th at 6 pm (early show)  and Sunday, July 5th at 2:30 pm at the historic Shuler Theater in Raton. ~Directed…

Morning Schedule for Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 6 am - 9am KRTN FM 93.9 Live Remote Broadcast 6 am Pilot Briefing at 6:30 am with Balloon Meister and Safety CoordinatorBalloon Mass Ascension (weather-permitting)Music by DJ 6 am - 10 am Friday 1 pm-4 pm: Reception for "Ride the Wind" Balloon Rally Art Exhibition…

93rd Maverick Club Rodeo in Cimarron, NM on Saturday, July 4th:Rodeo Parade 9 amRodeo Grand Entry 10 am Rodeo Admission:  $10 (Kids 6 & under are free)To Enter the Rodeo, contact Lee Bass at 575-447-2194. Friday Night, July 3rd: Rodeo Dance with music by the Rifters from 8 pm -…