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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Become a Savvy Caregiver by attending four special workshops at the Raton Senior Center starting Thursday, October 20th from 9 am – Noon. Each session is a 3-hour, free workshop addressing the eight biggest concerns, including caring for yourself while caring for others. The other Thursday workshops are: OCT. 27th, NOV. 3rd and NOV. 17th. Call 575-445-3278…
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…
The Raton Early Childhood Coalition presents "Growing Great Kids!" - an evening event focusing on Prenatal-Age 5 at The Children's Workshop Thursday, October 20th from 6 pm - 7:30 pm. Refreshments provided. Bring your Children. More information: Patricia 575-445-3520, Ext.203
Everyone is welcome to the Annual Golden Harvest Bazaar Friday, October 21st at the Sayre Senior Center in Trinidad. Handmade crafts, jewelry, household items and the "Sensational Bake Sale of the Century"! Take a chance to win an heirloom, handmade quilt. Doors open at 8 AM. Breakfast burritos will be sold by…
CRUISE DAY! BRING YOUR CARS, TRUCKS & BIKES on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22nd! MEET AT RATON PASS MOTOR INN AT 2 PM. COME ON OUT and HAVE SOME FUN CRUISIN RATON!
Sugarite Canyon State Park will host a fun, educational walk to discover the truth about not-so-scary wild creatures at the Sugarite Halloween Trail on Saturday, October 22nd. Sign up your family now for this every-other-year event! Registered participants will meet magical, talking characters such as "Black Bear," "Cougar" and "Bat." who will explain how…
Hungry Hearts will be serving free lunch on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from Noon until 1 pm to anyone who would like to come and enjoy a hot meal and good, friendly company. ~From our hearts to yours, Be Blessed! On the menu will be: Sloppy Joes Cole Slaw Chips Dessert Drinks We'd…
The Annual Candlelight Vigil and Celebration for Alternatives to Violence is Saturday, October 22nd at 6 pm at the Shuler Theater in Raton. The guest speaker is Francesca Fernandez in association with Healing Voices - Personal Stories.. Entertainment provided by R.W. Hampton. Alternatives to Violence, Inc. is dedicated to…
2ND ANNUAL RPOA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT !!TWO WEEKEND EVENT!! MEN’S TOURNAMENT SEPTEMBER 24TH AND 25TH & CO-ED TOURNAMENT OCTOBER 22ND AND 23RD Tournaments start at 8AM both weekends TROPHY FOR 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD PLACE HOMERUN DERBY ($10.00 ENTRY FEE) WINNER TO RECEIVE HALF OF THE ENTRY FEE COLLECTED …
Make an informed decision on Election Day by attending the Colfax County General Election Candidate Forum proudly presented and hosted by Raton Professional Business Women (PBW) at the Shuler Theater on Monday, October 24th. Doors open at 6:30 pm; Forum begins at 7 pm. Can’t make it to the forum? Listen to the Live…
Classic Night at the Movies presents Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) on Wednesday, October 26th, 7 pm at El Raton. FREE! Door Prizes! Donations will be given to the Fairmont Cemetery Board. Sponsored by KRTN, El Raton Movie Theatre and Raton Natural Gas. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein—is a 1948 American horror comedy…
Calvary Baptist Church of Raton presents its Annual Autumn Hayride for all ages on Wednesday, October 26th at 6 pm. The hayride lasts about 40 minutes and is a free event for the public. Bring heavy coats, gloves, caps and blankets! After the hayride, take a turn to grab all…
Become a Savvy Caregiver by attending special workshops at the Raton Senior Center. The next workshop is Thurs., Oct. 27th, 9-Noon. Each session is a 3-hour, free workshop addressing the biggest concerns, including caring for yourself while caring for others. The other Thursday workshops are: NOV. 3rd & NOV. 17th.…
Halloween House Of Horrors Haunted House will open its doors Fri - Sun., Oct. 28th - Oct. 30th from 6 pm until 10 pm. $5/person. HWY 72 @I-25 across from the Conoco station. There will be a less scary House for the little kids or those faint-at-heart from 4…
First Baptist Church of Raton is providing a free movie matinee: "Redeemed Grace Abounds (Based on a true story) - awarded Dove Foundations's Family Seal of Approval. Ages 12+ Where: El Raton Movie Theater When: Saturday, October 29th at 2:00 P.M. Here's the trailer from YouTube: https://youtu.be/fl4TFLqR3CY With: Ted McGinley, Teri Copley, and Grant Goodeve.…
Colfax County Young Marines will host a Pumpkin Glow Saturday, October 29th from Dusk until 9:00 pm at the Colfax County Obstacle Course Field. $5.00 per Family The course is located behind the Raton High School Gym on Tiger Drive.
Independent Riders of Raton will host the annual Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 29th from 8 pm until Midnight at the Harrelson Pavilion in Raton. Admission is $5. Must be 21 years of age or older. Costume Contests! Cash Bar. Safe-Ride available.
St. Patrick's/St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Raton will host a Trunk or Treat for the public Saturday, October 29th from 6:30 pm - 8 pm. See flyer for list of other Halloween events at Raton Churches.
The Raton Humane Society will have a pet photo session on Saturday, October 29th at Tractor Supply in Raton for adults and kids to dress up their pets and/or themselves and to have a picture taken. The photo session will be held from 10:00 until 2:00 pm. All pets must be on…
Raton Chamber of Commerce presents the 2nd Annual Zombie Walk: Safe Trick or Treat on Sunday, October 30th from 4 pm until Dusk at Roundhouse Memorial Park in Raton. Free Event! Cars can park at the Aquatic Center and Cross the bridge to Zombie Land. (Photo credit: Bob Wick)
Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines is hosting the Holy Ghost Weenie Roast! Free Hot Dogs and drinks for all on Sunday, October 30th, 5 PM - 7 PM. Candy. Fun. Games. And… A lot of good people! Fun for all...
Raton MainStreet hosts "Safe Trick-or-Treats for Kids" on Monday, October 31st. Kids and parents will meet in Ripley Park at 3:30 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…
MCMC Long-Term Care is hosting their annual Trick or Treat on Monday evening, Oct. 31st from 6PM-7PM at 900 South 6th Street in Raton. Participants need to enter through the Nurse's Station door.
On Monday evening, October 31st, members of First United Methodist Church Raton will circle their cars up from 5 pm until 6 pm and offer a free 'Trunk or Treat' event to any and all. Come join the fun!
First Baptist Church of Raton will be hosting its Annual, Free GLOW Party (God Lights Our Way) Monday, October 31st from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. This is an alternative to Trick or Treating that includes food, games, prizes and, of course, candy.
The Harding County Health Council presents the 10th annual Fall Health Fair to be held at the Mosquero Municipal Schools on Tuesday, November 1st, 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Lunch is served at 12:30. Signs will be posted giving directions to the school. Mary Laumbach Health Coordinator HARDING COUNTY…
Become a Savvy Caregiver by attending special workshops at the Raton Senior Center. The next workshop is Thurs., Nov. 3rd, 9-Noon. Each session is a 3-hour, free workshop addressing the biggest concerns, including caring for yourself while caring for others. The last Thursday workshop will be NOV. 17th. Call 575-445-3278 for…
Rockin' 50's Fundraiser Dance and Dinner is the main fundraiser for the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art in Trinidad, CO. Get your tickets for this big event to be held at the museum Saturday, November 5th from 6 pm until 11 pm. Live Music with Shelvis and the Roustabouts,…
Hungry Hearts now has a new, permanent location! They will be serving free lunches every Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM at the former All Saints Catholic School located at 401 South 4th St. (Raton). Enter through the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop. The meals will continue to be…
Daylight Saving Time Ends Either at bedtime on Saturday (Nov. 5th) or: When local daylight time is about to reach Sunday, November 6, 2016, 2:00:00 AM clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 6, 2016, 1:00:00 AM local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1…
On Saturday, November 5th, Capulin Volcano National Monument will be celebrating the diverse Archeology of Capulin and Northeast New Mexico. The event will feature talks and hands on exhibits from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All are invited to come out and learn more about the people that have called…