FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Coleman michael.coleman@exec.nm.gov April 22, 2024 Funds will make solar power available to 21,000 low-income households […]
National Honor Society Selling Novelty Cups
Available for purchase April 17, 2024 – May 1, 2024. Cups have built in horn to add to fan enthusiasm. […]
Cars & Coffee on First Street
Raton Adventure Center provided the coffee and a place for cars to park. This event will take place on First […]
Little League Opening Day 2024
Watch the video by Braylon Walton here:Opening Day Ceremonies
1984 Class Reunion Planning Meeting
May 24, 2024, 6:00 PM, Casa Lemus. Bring ideas to discuss.
April 25, 2024 – Submissions taken at AJML for National Comic Day
Submissions will be taken on April 25, 2024. The submissions will be on display through May 31, 2024. Winner will […]
Northern New Mexico Workforce Integration Network Mobile Training Unit Coming to Raton
July 22, 2024 – August 9, 2024 Location TBC Opportunity is Honking! We’re on the road to you! In our […]
Tim Owen Recognized as C.A.R.E. Champion
Tim Owen, the cook at the MCMC Long-Term Care Facility was chosen as the C.A.R.E.Champion and a certificate and gift […]
Colfax County 4-H Thanks Community
NMSU Colfax County 4-H The staff of the Colfax Co. CES would like to send a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU […]
Fear of Safety for Dog in Neighborhood
This dog is seen running loose in the neighborhood near 5th and Mora. Several people have reported that they are […]
April 23, 2024 – Raton City Commission Meeting Agenda
A regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Raton will be held on April 23, 2024 at […]
Santa Fe Trail 200TH Timeline Exhibit
April 17. 2024 – May 25, 2024 108 So. 2nd St, Raton, NM The Santa Fe Trail stirs the imagination as […]
Lemonade Day 2024 Registration Now Open
Raton Lemonade Day 2024 Registration Please fill out the following information to register for Raton Lemonade Day 2024. Event is […]
Crafting at the Z Moves to Tuesdays Starting April 23, 2024
Tuesdays 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 100 South 2nd Street – Beginning next week, ZIA Youth’s weekly craft night will […]
Earth Day Programming at AJML – April 20, 2024
Saturday April 20, 2024 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 244 Cook Avenue Celebrate Earth Month at Arthur Johnson Memorial Library […]
Free COVID Vaccines in Raton – April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 900 South 6th Street The New Mexico Department of Public Health mobile […]
Outdoor Recreation Division Celebrates 5 Years of Accomplishments
Media Contact: AJ JonesAJ.Jones@edd.nm.gov505-709-8037 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 16, 2024 Gov. Michelle Lujan GrishamActing Cabinet Secretary Mark RoperDirector Karina Armijo Outdoor […]
New! At ZIA Youth – Teen Night
Every Friday 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM 100 South 2nd Street –
Raton Humane Society’s 26th Annual Spay/Neuter Certificate Sale
Saturday, May 4, 2024. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Tractor Supply, 101 York Canyon Road. Dog Certificates, $80.00. Cat Certificates, […]
Announcements
The Announcements Page is published once a week on Mondays and is a list upcoming activities for the month we […]
Madi’s Kitchen – Spring Asparagus Pasta
The latest recipe from Madi’s Kitchen is the perfect recipe for using those tender asparagus sprouts just emerging from the […]
Populated Pets Page Published
Check out the newly updated Pets Page for information about the Raton Animal Shelter adoptions available, Lost & Found, Veterinary […]
Senior Horseback Riding at Blue Sky Ranch
Ages – 60+, $20 each. Must reserve a spot. (575) 303-3232
Fundraiser for Fallen Officer at Art of Snacks
The community supported the efforts of Amy and Pat, owners of Art of Snacks, during their event to raise funds […]
Little League Official Game Balls Arrive
Opening Day at Gabriele Field – Saturday, April 13, 10:00 AM . View the Little League April calendar on the […]
April – National Pickleball Month
But isn’t every month Pickleball Month?
Colfax County Budget Planning List for 2025
By Carol Bridge Two short meetings were held before the regular April 9, 2024 meeting. The first was budgetary planning […]
Colfax County Fair and Rodeo
July 22 – July 28. Springer, New Mexico Rodeo Grounds and Laird Pavilion.
34th Annual Colfax County Health Fair
April 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Raton Convention Center. Call Colfax Extension Office (575) 445-8071 for more information
Upcoming CORE Business Meeting – April 29, 2024 – Raton High School
April’s CORE Meeting will be an exciting trip to the Raton High School to learn about the Career Pathways and […]
Medicaid Open Enrollment Period Now Available
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marina I Piña Communications Director Marina.pina@hsd.nm.gov April 2, 2024 Medicaid open enrollment period now available State to host […]
EXTRA! EXTRA! New Sunday Edition Link …
Each Sunday, our subscribers receive a summary of The Ratonian’s past week’s worth of posts and articles, categorized with descriptive […]
Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts Season Gets Underway
Workshops beginning in May to be announced.
Congratulations Raton Cheer!
Congratulations on earning Third Place at the State Championships! Photos courtesy of Bernadette Romero Shared from a Facebook post by […]
Missing From South 4th – Near High School
Please email editor@theratonian.com if found or text message (575) 707-0395
Mixed Bag Comics by Jari – Swarm
View today’s comic, Swarm on the Potpourri Page and view previous comics by Jari on her own page, Mixed Bag […]
County Solid Waste Collection Update
The last couple of years have been rather frustrating for county residents where solid waste collection has been concerned. With […]
The Trashiest Place in Town
Hereford Collection Center Solid Waste and Recycling Facility 410 Hereford Ave –Hours:Monday – Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PMSaturday – […]
Spring Fling – Blind Date with a Book
Are your old reads feeling stale? Are you looking for something new to ignite your passion for reading again? Well […]
Billy Wayne Davis and Matt Davis Comedy Show at El Raton Theater
Thursday, April 18, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. @ramelfamilyfarms presents comedians, @billywaynedavis and @mattdaviscomedy April 18th at the @elratontheatre […]
Food Distribution Dates for April 2024
April 6, 2024– FOOD DISTRIBUTION: 11:00 am Presbyterian Church 300 S 3rd Street– FOOD DISTRIBUTION (FREE MEAL, open to anyone): […]
Raton City Planning & Zoning Meetings
All meetings will be at Raton City Hall, 224 Savage Avenue.
RHS Class of 2024 Graduation – May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024 6:00 PM 1535 Tiger Drive – Save the date!Congratulations, Seniors!
Youth Heartline Movie Night – April 10, 2024
Wednesday April 10, 2024 7:00 PM Shuler Theatre 131 N 2nd Street – Head out to the Shuler Theatre for […]
Public Meeting to Discuss El Portal Lot Plans – April 11, 2024
Thursday April 11, 2024 6:00 PM Shuler Theatre 131 N 2nd Street – The City of Raton and Pland Collaborative […]
New Mexico Grown Approved Supplier Program Announcement
Deadline for application to be able to sell July 2024 through June 2025 is April 15, 2024.
2024 Cinco de Mayo Celebration
May 4, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and May 5, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Ripley Park in […]
PC Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Up Your Productivity
by Bryan Stetser Hello once again my fellow readers. I’ve been noticing the positive attention my recent Function Keys articles […]
Madi’s Kitchen – Marshmallow Peeps
Homemade Marshmallow Peep Happy Easter! Today’s recipe is a classic Easter treat, along with chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, and jelly […]
Comic by Jari – Once Upon a Time
Visit the Mixed Bag – Comics by Jari page to see a full line of Jari’s comics.
Phil Long Ford Block Party
Saturday, June 15, 2024. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 223 S. 2nd Street, Raton, NM. Vendors, Give-aways, Food Trucks, Cornhole […]
Ekphrastic Poetry Contest
Attention New Mexican Poets: The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is hosting the Ekphrastic Poetry Contest! All ages are encouraged to […]
Join the Raton Pokemon Club – starts April 13, 2024
Saturday April 13, 2024 4:00 – 6:00 PM 244 Cook Avenue – The Raton Pokemon Club meets every Saturday from […]
Vitalant Blood Drive – May 7, 2024, 1 – 6 PM
1279 S 2nd Street – Vitalant will be back at Mesa Pharmacy for a blood drive May 7th from 1pm-6pm. Either walk […]
Mesa Vista Veterinary Hospital Dental & Castration Month – April 2024
APRIL 2024 1600 S 2nd St PHONE: (575) 445-3912 –In-Clinic appointments only. Call for a quote and to schedule.
Colfax County Farm & Livestock Bureau Scholarships Available – deadline 4/19/24
CCF&LB Annual William (Bill) Sauble Scholarship applications are available and due by April 19, 2024. The Colfax County Farm & […]
Photographer Wanted
Raton Little League is seeking a photographer for individual and team pictures for the upcoming 2024 season. We have approximately […]
Night Sky Viewing at Capulin National Monument
April 6, 2024. 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Join us for an exceptional Dark Sky experience. Telescopes are provided by […]
Food Safety Training
Date to be announced 10:00 AM – 3:00 pm – Join us for Food Safety Training in April! Are you […]
El Raton Media Works Networking Mixer
April 7, 2024. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Colfax Ale Cellar, 215 S. 2nd Street.
The Western Hunt Fest
April 13-14, 2024 NRA Whittington Center 34025 US-64 – Dear Outdoor Enthusiast, Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with […]
Youth Heartline’s Show Your Blue Annual Dance Party
Friday, April 12, 2024 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Raton Convention Center 901 S 3rd Street – April is Child […]
Library Holding Anime Poster Contest
Create an original Anime or Manga Poster in honor of National Anime Day April 15, 2024 Submissions will be taken […]
Grow Raton Offers Food Safety for Farms
Join us for Food Safety Training in April!Are you a gardener, a wannabe gardener, or maybe you fancy yourself an […]
Art of Snacks Fundraiser for Family of Fallen Police Officer Justin Hare
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – Lasagna Dinner. More details to follow. This event is supported by the New Mexico State […]
Fun with Vixie!
Meet Vixie Zorro, newest contributing writer for The Ratonian. Her fun articles will be featured on the Fun with Vixie […]
RHS Class of ’79 Reunion
Hey, Class of 1979! –Join us to relax and celebrate our 45th Class Reunion of Raton High School. Friday evening […]
Broncs of Blue Sky Fundraiser at Colfax Tavern (Cold Beer)
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 4:00 PM. Kick your heels up at this fundraiser for Broncs of Blue Sky, a 501(c)3 […]
Raton Intermediate School hosts Athletic Awards Ceremony
April 28, 2024, 1:00 PM Raton High School Gymnasium
Raton High School Athletic Banquet May 12, 2024
Raton Convention Center. Please RSVP by May 1, 2024. $20.00 per person. No door sales. Call (575) 707-0465 for reservations.
New Artwork at Raton High School
Raton High School would like to thank (L to R) Brook Gonzales and Miranda Ortiz for painting this Tiger in […]
New Mexico Becomes Fourth State to Enact Clean Fuel Standards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2024 Contact: Michael Coleman Office of the Governor Michael.Coleman@exec.nm.gov New Mexico becomes fourth state to enact […]
Cannabis in New Mexico Officially a billion-dollar industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2024 Contact: Michael Coleman Office of the Governor Michael.coleman@exec.nm.gov Cannabis in New Mexico officially a […]
Blue Sky Ranch Announces Schedule
Dates will be announced later. Anticipation…….
NRA Whittington Center Hosts Western Hunt Fest
Don’t miss The Western Hunt Fest April 13-14th! Family fun event. 3-D archery courses, simulated packout challenge, food, vendors, elk […]
2024 WOMEN’S WILDERNESS ESCAPE Registration Is Now Open!
This October 20-26, for the third straight year, your NRA Whittington Center will be hosting our Women’s Wilderness Escape – […]
State Offers Over $1.6 Million to 8 Companies for Job Training
Press Release February 29, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 29, 2024FROM: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Acting Cabinet Secretary Mark Roper State […]
Raton Fire Department Hiring
Looking for a career in Fire & EMS, we are looking to fill vacant positions…stop by and talk to our […]
Sloat Prince Scholarship Application
Follow this link for the Sloat Prince Scholarship First-Time Application
Western Hunt Fest in Raton
April 13, 2024 and April 14, 2024. NRA Whittington Center. Purchase tickets at https://www.westernhuntfest.com/ Read about last year’s event at […]
Summer’s Coming!
Looking for the best trout fishing in Northern New Mexico? We got you! We’re 15 minutes from freshwater lakes like […]
Letter to the Editor
February 15th 2024 – Recently, at a county commission meeting, I witnessed a resident verbally attack a county employee with […]
Youth Heartline Hiring Male Facilitator
Contact Feliz Medina (575) 425-1419 for more information or email community@youthheartline.org.
Madi’s Kitchen – New Column on the Potpourri Page
Meet Madi, our young chef who will post a new recipe each week that she has developed. Visit Madi’s Kitchen
Run to Raton – Vendor Booths & Sponsorship
Contact Mike at (575) 707-2120 or email motorcyclemikeusa@yahoo.com
Maxwell Child Find Screening & Pre-K Registration
March 5, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Maxwell Public School. Free developmental screening birth through 5 years – Hearing, […]
RatonCDC, Non-profit Organization Formed to Meet the Needs of the Underserved Population in Raton
RatonCDC is a nonprofit community development collaborative dedicated to serving the unmet needs of low to moderate-income individuals and families […]
Ramel Family Farms Welcomes SNAP EBT Customers
Ramel Family Farms located at 132 S. 1st Street, Raton. Open Monday – Saturday from 10am – 5pm. For more […]
Vermejo Park Premier Gravel Event – Charcoal Burner
May 18, 2024 Register now online
Raton Public Schools Basketball Schedules
Want to support our girls and boys basketball teams. Plan to attend a game.
Abundance Gardens to Open in Late April
125 Kearny Avenue. Watch for updates!
988 Crisis Hotline
Need to talk to someone? Call 988. Someone is there to talk with you.
KRTN 93.9 FM and 14.90 AM For Local News
KRTN 93.9 FM is the place for radio local news, weather, sports, and more! Every morning, on This, That & […]