Events

Classic Night at the Movies presents Big Jake (1971) on Wednesday, September 28th, 7 pm at El Raton. FREE! Door Prizes! Donations will be given to the Christian Motorcyclists Association*. Sponsored by KRTN, El Raton Movie Theatre and Raton Natural Gas.   Big Jake is a 1971 Western action crime drama film starring John Wayne, Richard…

Raton Arts & Humanities kicks off the 2016-2017 Performing Arts Series on Wednesday, September 28th, 7 pm at the Historic Shuler Theater in Raton with Wylie and the Wild West. Tickets:  Adults $20/ Seniors $15/ Students $10 Season Tickets:  Adults $80/ Seniors $65/ Students $40/ Family $200 (2 adults + 2…

All are invited to participate in a Poetry Reading on Friday, September 30th, 6pm at Patchwork Phoenix in Raton. Sponsored by the Accidental Writer's Guild.

Carnegie Public Library in Trinidad hosts a special program, “Ute Prayer Trees,” this Friday, Sept 30th at 5:30PM in the main room of the Trinidad Public Library. The program is free and open to the public.   John Wesley Anderson, expert in these living artifacts, will discuss the culturally modified Ponderosa Pine trees created…

Raton Professional Business Women and Raton Kiwanis Club invite you to join them for the 22nd Annual Walk/Run for Domestic Violence Awareness on Saturday, October 1st at Ripley Park. The sponsors ask that "in true Raton style... let's come together to show our strength as a community and step up to…

First Street Market offers local vendors each Saturday from 1 pm – 4 pm on the South 100 Block of Historic First Street in Raton. Last market is scheduled for Oct. 1st.

The Lighthouse Church will be serving the Hungry Hearts free lunch this Saturday, October 1st, from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM.  This will be a special blessings meal! The Lighthouse Church is located just south of Miners Colfax Medical Center, on the corner of La Mesa Drive and the Frontage…

The Raton Humane Society announces that SAT., Oct. 1st there will be a Blessing of the Animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. It will be held at 11AM at Roundhouse Memorial Park Gazebo (near the Aquatic Center & behind Longfellow Elementary) with Father Bill from St. Patrick's/St. Joseph's…

The Raton Museum will be hosting a oral presentation by Frank Ferri on the Life in Morley, a coal camp experience on Friday, October 7th 5:30 pm The Dawson exhibit has been held over and will still be exhibited in the Upstairs Gallery. Join Frank at The Raton Museum for…

The Shuter Library of Angel Fire participates in National Indie Author Day on Saturday, October 8th from 10 am until 4 pm. Learn to Write: You've got a story – we've got experience and know-how to share. Talks and lectures on Writing for Children, Mysteries and Thrillers.  Also, we cover the…

Hungry Hearts will be serving a free lunch on Saturday, October 8th from Noon until 1 pm at Family Worship Center to anyone who would like to enjoy a hot meal and good, friendly company. From our hearts to yours, Be Blessed!  Hope to see you there, we'd love your company!!…

Cimarron Civic Club, formerly Kiwanis Club of Cimarron, will be hosting the 5th Annual Turkey Shoot Saturday, October 8th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Philmont Scout Ranch. One shooter wins for every round of 10 shots. Three free sight-in rounds. Winner gets their choice of a certificate…

Masquerade Fundraising returns to the Main Lobby of MCMC in Raton Thursday and Friday, October 13th & 14th from 7 am until 5 pm for another $5 Frenzy Sale of jewelry, accessories, practical items and gift ideas. Proceeds benefit MCMC Auxiliary. Cash & Credit/Debit Cards accepted. Masquerade Fundraising is the Nation’s…

The Center For Sustainable Community will host an Open House and Reception on Friday, October 14th. Open House is from 1 pm until 5 pm with Reception to follow. Representatives from Eastern New Mexico University and Santa Fe Community College will be in attendance.   The Center will announce its regular…

The 2016 Country Showdown Semi-Finals return to Raton on Saturday, October 15th at the Historic Shuler Theater. The winning performer from this night’s competition will go to Nashville, Tennessee in January 2017 to compete for $100,000 in the 35th Annual Country Showdown at the Historic Ryman Theater. Doors open at…

Science Fiction Alliance of Raton has determined it is high time to offer another thrilling FREE MOVIE NIGHT at El Raton. Alien (the original from 1979) will be shown on the big screen Wednesday, October 19th. As always, the club will take donations to thank El Raton for their support in helping…

Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts will hold open auditions for A Christmas Carol on Thursday and Friday, October 20th and 21st at the Shuler Theater in Raton. Auditions start at 6 pm both nights. Director Clint Henson encourages everyone interested in participating to attend:  actors, singers, dancers, tech help & publicity…