Founding Region Town

Raton,
New Mexico

Raton sits below Raton Pass, where the Mountain Branch of the Santa Fe Trail crossed the Colorado-New Mexico border and I-25 follows the corridor today.

4 current Stashes4 Founding Stashes2 Journey connectionsColfax County

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Visitor information and practical public services for Raton. Confirm time-sensitive details on the official website.

Chamber of Commerce

Raton New Mexico Chamber of Commerce

Use the Chamber for local business and community information while planning a visit.

100 Clayton Road, Raton, NM 87740

(575) 445-3689

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., as published by the Chamber. Confirm before visiting.

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Visitor Center

Raton Visitors Information Center

Stop for local recommendations, current visitor guides and information about Raton attractions and events.

100 Clayton Road, Raton, NM 87740

(575) 445-3689

Monday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., as published by Explore Raton. Confirm before visiting.

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Tourism Organization

Explore Raton

Use Explore Raton for the current visitors guide, attractions and local event information.

130 Park Avenue, Raton, NM 87740

(575) 245-9000

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City Hall

City of Raton City Hall

Find official city services, notices and municipal contact information.

224 Savage Avenue, Raton, NM 87740

(575) 445-9551

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Hospital Emergency Department

Miners' Colfax Medical Center Emergency Room

Use this resource for the emergency-room location and official hospital information. For an immediate emergency, call 911.

203 Hospital Drive, Raton, NM 87740

(575) 445-7701

Emergency-room service is available 24 hours per day, as published by the medical center.

For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

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Economic Development Organization

Grow Raton

Use Grow Raton for current economic development and local business information in Raton.

300 S 3rd Street, Raton, NM, 87740

(575) 245-4769

director@growraton.org

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Town Spotlight

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Town Spotlight2026-08-28

Raton, New Mexico: A High-Country Stop with Real Weight

Raton stands at the base of Raton Pass, with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains shaping the wider setting around it. Raton is six miles from the Colorado border on Interstate 25, which makes it an easy town to reach when you are moving north or south through this corner of New Mexico.

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Raton along the way

Two journeys meet here.

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