Founding Region Town
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.
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Town Spotlight
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 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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An independent espresso bar and cafe in the heart of Raton.
111 Park Ave, Raton, NM 87740(575) 445-2219All 4 Stashes in Raton currently hold permanent Founding Stash recognition and participate in the Backroad Club. Become a Founding Stash
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BLDRS Supply & Home Center is Trinidad's hometown source for lumber, hardware and building materials. Serving the community since 1964, the store helps homeowners and contractors find products and practical support for projects throughout the home.
108 W Colorado Ave, Trinidad, CO 81082(719) 846-9211Helpful along the way
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Walsenburg · Trinidad · Raton
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