Named for the Raton Range, a 75-mile long ridge that extends east from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which is just north of the city, Raton is the seat of Colfax County, New Mexico. The community was renamed Willow Springs from 1877 to 1879, then renamed Raton in 1880. Willow Springs was a stop along the Santa Fe Trail. The city is mentioned in Jack Kerouac’s novel, On the Road.
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The Raton, New Mexico facility hosts competitive, educational and recreational activities in various types of shooting skills. Its location, hours of operation, schedules, and membership information are put forward.
http://www.nrawc.org
The official city website offers information about city services, departments and facilities, along with a guide to local business, arts programs, and recreational opportunities within the New Mexico city.
http://www.ratonnm.gov/
The non-profit organization is comprised of businesses and professional people with a common interest in development of businesses interests through improving business conditions within the Raton, New Mexico community. Its membership policies, benefits, schedules, and a member business directory are featured.
http://www.raton.info/
Established in 1919, the 9-hole golf course is located in Raton, New Mexico, and is opened to the public, with no membership requirements to play or to join in its tournaments. Tee times may be booked through the site, and online specials are available.
http://www.ratongolf.com
Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field
Publicly owned by the city of Raton, New Mexico, the airport’s operations, communications, services, and runway information are put forward, along with airport operational statistics and a sectional chart.
http://www.airnav.com/airport/KRTN
The public school administrative district operates three elementary schools, Columbian, Kearny and Longfellow, a middle school, and a high school, offering a PK-12th grade curriculum. Each of its schools are highlighted, including schedules, faculty and staff contacts, and announcements. Policy information is also featured.
http://www.ratonschools.org/
Robilio’s is a private off-road vehicle park in Raton, New Mexico that can accommodate groups of from five to fifteen vehicles. Its trails are described and information about the costs, the length of the available rides, and group policies are defined.
http://www.robiliosoffroadpark.com
