The Economic and Rural Development Committee of the New Mexico Legislature will meet in Raton on September 28th & 29th. Meetings begin at 9:00am on Monday and 9:30am on Tuesday at the Historic Shuler Theater. The Public is invited to attend, and a formal* Public Comments session is scheduled for…
"School Pride Day" in Wagon Mound Public Schools is Tuesday, Sept. 29th! The community is invited to participate in turning the soil and re-seeding the Wagon Mound baseball field.Bring your own tools and equipment! They will start at 1PM on Tues. Call Wagon Mound Public Schools for more information 666-3000
Classic Night at the Movies presents The Unsinkable Molly Brown at El Raton Movie Theatre on Wednesday, September 30th at 7 pm. FREE!! Donations gratefully accepted for the The Raton Humane Society. Sponsored by KRTN, El Raton Theatre and Raton Natural Gas.The Unsinkable Molly Brown is a 1964 American musical film directed…
Syd Masters & The Swing Riders will perform at a benefit dance with dinner and Silent Auction Friday, October 2nd at Harrelson Rodeo Pavilion (Hwy 555) in Raton. Dinner is served at 5:30 pm with music and dancing from 8 pm - midnight. Tickets are $35 per person, or reserve…
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…
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 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…
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.
Vermejo 4-H Club will have the first meeting of the new 4-H year on Monday, October 5th at 6:00 pm at Maxwell School Auditorium. Lots of fun, projects for everyone and great opportunities! Come see what 4-H is all about! Please contact Melissa Cruz with any questions or further information @643-9210! Hope to…
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.
The newly formed Cancer Support Group will meet on Monday, October 12th at 6 pm in the Conference Room of MCMC Longterm Care. All are welcome.Next scheduled meetings are Monday, Nov. 9th and Dec. 14th.
“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.
Become a Raton Ambassador and help promote the city in a unique and positive way! If you are looking for ways to make a positive impact on the Raton Community, you may want to consider becoming a Raton Ambassador. As an organization our effort is to present Raton as a vibrant, dynamic…
The 2015 Annual Meeting of the Colfax County Farm and Livestock Bureau is Wednesday, October 14th at the Maxwell Schools Auditorium. There will be a Workers' Compensation Forum from 2 pm - 4 pm followed by the Annual Meeting at 6 pm with guest speakers and a barbecue dinner. Members…
COME OUT AND SUPPORT MAXWELL LADY BEARS AS THEY DIG FOR THE CURE! WHERE: MAXWELL GYMWHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15thTIME: 5:00PMALL PROCEEDS FROM ADMISSION TO THE VOLLEYBALL GAME WILL BE GIVEN TO A MEMBER OF THE MAXWELL COMMUNITY WHO HAS BEAT OR IS FIGHTING BREAST CANCER! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!$5.00 Admission…
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,…
Round 4: “Health System Innovation” Sessions Improve the Health of Colfax County ResidentsMonday, October 19, 2015 from Noon-2PM at Miners’ Colfax Medical Center, Long Term Care900 S. 6th St., Raton*All NM residents encouraged to attend.Lunch Will Be Provided Please RSVP by: Friday, October 16th to Ashley Torres 445-8191There will be Discussion about…
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RATON BOARD OF EDUCATION **RHS Krivokapich Media Center** 1535 Tiger Circle, Raton, New MexicoTuesday, October 20, 20156:00 PMAGENDA I. Call to Order and Roll CallII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Recognition of Students, Staff and Visitors a. RHS Students of the Month- Mr. Ware & Ms. Medina b.…
“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.
GrowRaton! has organized a free presentation on Energy Conservation to be held Wednesday, October 21st at 6:30 pm at International Bank in Raton. The presentation is for homeowners, contractors, bankers, realtors and anyone that wants to learn how to improve the comfort and affordability of the buildings they own. Sponsored…
Improve the Health of Harding County Residents*ALL NM residents encouraged to attend* JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY INPUT SESSIONWeds., October 21th from 4PM-6PMAt the Roy Community Building557 Wagon Mound Hwy in Roy, NM Snacks will be served.Sponsored By: Harding Health Council FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:Mary Laumbach575-447-2253 orNichole Romero575-445-3601
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Raton HS Football encourages all those who attend this District Game to wear Pink to the Jungle! 50/50 Raffle will donate a percentage to Breast Cancer Awareness."Pass for a Pass" Fundraiser ($1/ticket for this raffle): During halftime, names will be drawn and two people…
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 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 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 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…
Raton HS Volleyball team would like to invite all cancer survivors and members of the community to their PINK OUT game on Saturday, October 24th beginning at 4 pm.Special recognition will be given to some our neighbors who have fought the disease and recognition of those who have perished from…
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 &…
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…
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…
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.
Nov 1, 2015 - Daylight Saving Time Ends ~ "Fall Back!"Sunday, November 1, 2015, 2:00:00 AM clocks are turned backward 1 hour to: 1:00:00 AM local standard time instead.Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 1, 2015 than the day before. There will be more light…